Kiwanis park and pool is home to a lake-like outdoor pool, leash-free dog park, canoe launch and more. Plan your visit before visiting the pool by registering for a swim time online.
On this page:
- Contact information
- Hours
- Parking
- Washrooms
- Park
- Pool area
- Swimming fees
- Swimming lessons
- Swim admission guidelines
- Pool closures and weather policy
- Rentals
Contact information
Address: 1000 Kiwanis Park Drive
Phone number: 519-741-2200 ext. 3485
Hours
Kiwanis pool is closed for the season. Thanks for a great summer!
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.
Washrooms
Washrooms are available during pool hours and are closed for the season.
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.
Pool area
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Swimming fees
Subscribe to this page to get an email when we add swimming fees for 2023.
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.
Lifejackets
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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:
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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
Yellow band
Green band
Blue band
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Pool closures and weather policy
Pool closures during a program
If staff need to close the pool during a program, we’ll issue a credit in these ways:
- pre-registered programs: credit to ActiveNet account
- drop-in programs: complimentary pass, see pool entrance staff
We will not issue refunds or credits if you choose to leave due to light rain or cool weather.
Weather policy
For your safety, we’ll close the pool in these situations:
- heavy rainfall
- lightning or thunder
We will keep the pool will remain closed for 30 minutes after staff hear the last bolt or lightning or sound of thunder.
If in doubt, call us to check if we are open.
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.