Forest Heights Pool is home to two fully accessible indoor pools, including a 25-metre lap pool and a smaller warm pool. We offer swimming lessons, aquafit classes, family swims, lane swimming time and more activities for the whole family.
On this page:
- Contact information
- Hours
- Parking and transit
- Swimming lessons
- Swimming programs
- Swimming fees
- Pool guidelines
- Wi-Fi
- In the neighbourhood
Contact information
Address: 253 Fischer Hallman Road
Phone number: 519-741-2493
Hours
Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Parking and transit
Free parking is available off Fischer Hallman Road.
Grand River Transit (GRT) route 2 stops on Fischer Hallman Road in front of Forest Heights Pool. You can also walk to the Fischer-Hallman/Queens Blvd bus station and take route 201. Plan your route with GRT’s trip planner.
GRT no longer offers paper bus tickets. Fare payment information is available on their website.
Bike racks are available at Forest Heights Pool.
Swimming lessons
Registration for swimming lessons until June 26 is open now.
Caregivers and swimming lessons
- one caregiver per student must be in the water for all lessons, level A to H
- the caregiver must be comfortable in the water and able to join in the lesson
- children in levels I through N can attend lessons on their own
The maximum number of students will depend on the space available to make sure the instructor, students and caregivers can maintain their physical distance.
Register for swimming lessons or other programs on ActiveNet. Family swims are also available.
Swimming programs
We offer these swimming programs:
- adult swim
- aquafit – cardio, strength
- family swim
- lane swim
Check our swimming program descriptions page to learn more about a specific program.
Find upcoming swimming programs and register a program on ActiveNet.
Changing your registration
If you need to change your registration, please do so through ActiveNet at least 48 hours before your swim time for single visit programs and seven days before for swimming lessons. Login to your account and select Transaction and Payment History. Find your swim, click the withdraw button and choose your refund method.
Swimming fees
Adult |
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Child (0-17) and senior (55+) |
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Family |
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Apply for lower fees |
Through our leisure access program, you can apply for lower fees for city-run programs. Find out if you're eligible and learn how to apply on our leisure access page. |
Get inclusion support |
If you or your child has a disability, you can apply for an inclusion membership to get inclusion support. Support can include personal assistance for leisure activities (PAL). |
Pool guidelines
Open the accordions below to learn about our pool guidelines.
Age requirements |
Anyone under the age of 18 visiting a City of Kitchener pool must be accompanied by an adult.
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Swim test |
To pass the swim test, swimmers must be able to comfortably perform a recognizable stroke on their front for a minimum of 15 meters with the ability to put their face in the water and take at least one (1) breath without putting their feet on the bottom of the pool. Children ages 7-9 who successfully complete the test, or have completed Level H, will receive a Swim Test Card. Swim test cards must be presented prior to admission to a recreational swim. Forgot your Swim Test Card? You will be required to complete another swim test. |
Bathing suits |
Public pools enforce a strict dress code to preserve the cleanliness of the pool water and keep attire family-friendly. In order to accommodate all visitors and maintain safe programs, traditional swim wear is preferred where possible; however, the following criteria will be used by City staff when determining the appropriateness of attire for swimming:
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Wi-Fi
Use your own phone, tablet or computer with our free Wi-Fi. Choose the “Kitchener Public WiFi” network and follow the instructions that show up.
In the neighbourhood
Forest Heights Pool is next door to Forest Heights Community Library.
Forest Heights Community Centre is located at 1700 Queen’s Boulevard. From Forest Heights Pool, you will need to turn left on Fischer-Hallman Road towards Queen’s Boulevard, then make a left onto Queen’s Boulevard and the community centre will be on your right-hand-side.
Forest Heights Community Centre offers programs for the whole family, including:
- indoor walking club
- games
- drop-in groups and activities for youth and seniors
Learn more on our Forest Heights Community Centre page or register on ActiveNet.
Fischer Park has eight sports fields, which you can book for private use. Check our field conditions page to see if the sports fields are open. The park also has four tennis courts, a running track, and a skate park.