Wilson outdoor pool features a large shallow end for families and guests of all ages.
On this page:
- Contact information
- Hours
- Parking and transit
- Swimming lessons
- Single-visit swims
- Pool guidelines
- Pool closures and weather policy
- In the neighbourhood
Contact information
Address: 78 Wilson Avenue
Phone number: 519-741-2200, ext. 3479
Hours
Wilson outdoor pool will open for the season on Saturday, June 17. See you then!
Parking and transit
Free parking is available off Wilson Avenue.
Grand River Transit (GRT) route 28 stops on Wilson Avenue.
GRT no longer offers paper bus tickets. Fare payment information is available on their website.
Bike racks are available at Wilson outdoor pool.
Swimming lessons
Registration for spring swimming lessons is open now.
Mark your calendars with these future registration dates:
- summer swimming lessons: June 6 at 8:30 a.m.
- fall swimming lessons: August 15 at 8:30 a.m.
- winter swimming lessons: December 5 at 8:30 a.m.
Register for swimming lessons or other programs on ActiveNet. Visit our ActiveNet questions page to find answers to common questions or watch our YouTube video to learn more about searching on ActiveNet.
Family swims are also available.
Single-visit swims
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Pool 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.
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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.
In the neighbourhood
Wilson pool is next to Kingsdale Community Centre, where there are programs available for the whole family, including:
- dance lessons
- piano lessons
- yoga classes
- book club
- card clubs
- summer camps
Learn more on our Kingsdale Community Centre page or register on ActiveNet.
Wilson Park has a splash pad, located at 78 Wilson Avenue.
Wilson Park also has four baseball diamonds and one sports field, which you can book for private use. Check our field conditions page to see if the diamonds are open.