Kiwanis park and pool

Kiwanis park and pool is home to a lake-like outdoor pool, leash-free dog park, canoe launch and more.

On this page:

1. Contact information
2. Hours
3. Parking
4. Washrooms
5. Park
6. Pool area
7. Summer camp
8. Swimming fees
9. Swimming lessons
10. Swim admission guidelines
11. Pool closures and weather policy
12. Rentals

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Contact information

Address: 1000 Kiwanis Park Drive

Phone number: 519-741-2200 ext. 3485

Email Kiwanis Park and Pool

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Hours

Daily park hours: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Kiwanis outdoor pool is closed for the season. See you in 2024!

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Parking

Free parking is available off Kiwanis Park Drive. There are accessible parking spaces near the entrance to the pool area.

There are no bike racks at Kiwanis Park and Pool.

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Washrooms

Washrooms are available during pool hours.

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Park

Kiwanis Park has a playground, dog park and canoe launch. There are also athletic fields and beach volleyball courts. The park is open year-round, but Kiwanis Pool is only open in the summer.

There is an accessible swing seat at Kiwanis Park.

Dog park

Our leash-free dog park is a one kilometre walk from the pool and parking area. You do not need to pay to use the dog park.

Please keep your dog on its leash until you get in the dog park.

Sports

Our athletic fields and beach volleyball courts are available on a first come, first serve basis, or you can book ahead. You must bring your own equipment.

Learn more about field bookings.

Canoe launch

Bring your canoe to Kiwanis Park and enjoy a trip down the Grand River. You do not need to pay to use our canoe launch.

Look for Marsland Landing at Kiwanis Park on your navigation app.

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Pool area

Our fenced pool area includes:

• a lake-like pool
• picnic tables

The Snack Shack is permanently closed and will not be available for summer 2023. Outside food and drink is allowed at the pool.

See upcoming swim times on a calendar

Pool area fees

We charge admission fees to use the fenced pool area, including our picnic tables and change rooms.

Flotation devices

You can use these flotation devices at Kiwanis Park:

• lifejackets
• noodles
• puddle jumpers
• water wings
• flutterboards (not boogie boards)
• uncovered 1-person baby boats
• balls and small toys

We will allow other devices if:

• they are smaller than 91 cm x 91 cm (3 feet x 3 feet)
• there is visibility above the child in the flotation device
• there are fewer than 100 guests at the pool
• if the flotation device is being used for its intended purpose
• the weather conditions are suitable

In extenuating circumstances, where safety is a concern, the lifeguards reserve the right to further restrict flotation devices to ensure the safety of our guests. Our lifeguards are responsible for the safety of all swimmers. Any obstruction to their view of the pool bottom and other swimmers will be restricted. If you have questions or require an accommodation, please see a staff member in the lifeguard hut.

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Summer camp

Subscribe to this page to get an email when we add future camps.

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Swimming fees

We charge admission fees to use the fenced pool area, including our picnic tables and change rooms.

Single swim time fees

If you want to swim during a single block of time (see pool hours), you'll pay the fees below:

• adults (18 to 54 years old): $6.36
• children (0 to 17 years old) and seniors (over 55 years old): $4.25
• family: $12.81, buy online

All day swim fees

If you want to swim all day or across multiple blocks of time on the same day (see pool hours), you'll pay the fees below:

• adult (18 to 54 years old): $10.21
• children (0 to 17 years old) and seniors (over 55 years old): $6.55
• family: $20.55, buy online

Passes

We accept three-month passes, summer passes and books of tickets but do not sell them at Kiwanis park and pool. Visit one of our other outdoor or indoor pools to get your pass.

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Swim admission guidelines

Open the accordions below to learn about our pool guidelines.

Age requirements

For swim admission purposes, a caregiver is defined as someone 12 years or older, responsible for the child. A swimmer to caregiver ratio defines the number of swimmers that can be supervised by a caregiver. Example: (4:1 ratio) means four swimmers can be supervised by one caregiver. Direct supervision means someone who is actively watching their child and can respond immediately to help their child. under 10 years old: requires supervision under 7 years old: shallow side of the black line: your child must be directly supervised by their caregiver at all times (2:1 ratio) deep side of the black line: your child must be within one arm's reach of the caregiver at all times (2:1 ratio) 7 to 9 years who have not passed a swim test: shallow side of the black line: your child must be directly supervised by the caregiver at all times (4:1 ratio or 8:1 ratio if all swimmers are wearing lifejackets) deep side of the black line: your child must be within one arm's reach of the caregiver at all times (4:1 ratio or 8:1 ratio if all swimmers are wearing lifejackets) 7 to 9 years who have passed a swim test: may swim unaccompanied on either side of the black line as long as a caregiver remains in the pool environment to supervise. Lifejackets lifejackets may need to be supplied by swimmers as there is a limited supply at each facility lifejackets may not be available at all programs lifejackets must be the appropriate size for the swimmer and approved by Transport Canada water wings, puddle jumpers or any other floatation devices are not acceptable as lifejackets

Deep end and swimmer safety

An aquatic staff member may request any swimmer attempts a swim test at any time. To ensure the safety of all swimmers, if at any point a swimmer exhibits any signs that they are tired or weak, aquatic staff may ask them to leave any deep area of a pool and return to the shallow area to attempt a swim test. This also includes anyone over the age of 10. It is up to the lifeguards on duty to allow swimmers to return to the deep area.

Swim admission test

To provide a safe and enjoyable aquatic environment, we've established a facility swim test standard to help evaluate participants’ swimming ability. This test is used in conjunction with the Wristband Identification Program.

Open the accordions below to learn about the swim admission test.

Swim test assessment

The requirements of the patron are to demonstrate comfort in the water and swim on their front for 20 metres in the designated swim test area of the pool. The swim test will also include a change in direction. To properly assess a participant’s swimming ability, aquatic staff must observe the following during the swim test: no touching of the bottom or wall of the pool completion of the entire distance comfortably and confidently swimmer’s body must be positioned horizontal and near the surface continuous swimming with no stopping or resting at any point strong forward movement throughout an open water change of direction swimmer’s ability to submerge face under water swimmer’s ability to take a breath while swimming

Swim Card

Children between 7 and 9 years old, who successfully complete the swim test, will receive a swim test card. Swimmers must present their swim test cards to receive a green band before admission to a recreation swim.

Wristband Identification Program

Upon entry to a pool, visitors 0 to 9 years old will be given a coloured wristband to help staff identify their swimming ability. The colours are defined as follows: Red band children 0 to 6 years old must be accompanied and within arm’s reach of caregiver. caregiver ratio 2:1 Yellow band children 7 to 9 years old are assumed to be non-swimmers and must be accompanied and within arm’s reach of caregiver caregiver ratio 4:1 without lifejackets caregiver ratio 8:1 with lifejackets for all children Green band children 7 to 9 years old who have passed the Swim Admission Test may swim unaccompanied caregiver must remain in the pool environment to supervise. Blue band all swimmers 10 years and older will get a blue wristband to show that they have paid admission to the pool

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Pool closures and weather policy

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Rentals

You can rent space at Kiwanis Park and Pool for meetings or events. Rates are per hour and include HST.

• picnic shelter rental: $31.82 per hour, including HST
• volleyball court rental: $31.71 per hour, including HST
• rental guest admission fee into Kiwanis Park is separate

Note that when booked after business hours a three-hour minimum rental is required and additional staff charges will apply.

Depending on the nature of your event other rental costs can include:

• Resound and SOCAN fees
• insurance
• licensing

If you're interested in booking this facility or getting a more detailed quote, please complete the inquiry form to tell us more about your event. Staff will confirm the details of your event with you before finalizing the booking.