Leisure Swimming

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

City recreation facilities will operate on modified hours of operation during the Thanksgiving long weekend from October 7 to 9. Leisure activities including tennis and squash, drop-in sports, leisure swimming and leisure skating will run on adjusted activity schedules during this time.

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Leisure swimming activity schedules

Select a recreation facility from the below list to see available activities and schedules.

Advance booking is not required for leisure swimming. Arrive at the facility during the scheduled time of the activity and pay applicable admissions fees at the reception desk.

While the City works to ensure activity schedules are offered as presented on activeOshawa Online, maintenance, weather and unforeseen incidents may result in schedules being adjusted.

View the daily leisure swimming schedule

Camp Samac Outdoor Pool

275 Conlin Rd. E.
905-725-8383

Camp Samac Outdoor Pool is closed for the season. Thank you for joining us this year; we look forward to seeing you again in Summer 2024. Discover other leisure activities with the City at Recreation Programs and Services.

Centennial Pool, Civic Recreation Complex

99 Thornton Rd. S.
905-436-5454

The sauna is available during lane and public swims only.

View the Centennial Pool activity schedule

Delpark Homes Centre Pool

1661 Harmony Rd. N.
905-436-5455

Delpark hot tub and sauna
The hot tub and sauna are available during the following hours:
Monday to Thursday	Friday	Saturday and Sunday
7 a.m. to 10a.m. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.	7 a.m. to 10a.m. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.	1:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

View the Delpark Homes Centre Pool activity schedule

Donevan Recreation Complex Pool

171 Harmony Rd. S.
905-725-3536

The sauna is available during lane and public swims only.

View the Donevan Recreation Complex Pool activity schedule

South Oshawa Community Centre Pool

1455 Cedar St.
905-436-5474

The hot tub and sauna are available during fun, lane and public swims.

Service Disruption: Water slide unavailable
The water slide at the South Oshawa Community Centre will be unavailable until further notice for repairs.

View the South Oshawa Community Centre Pool activity schedule

Leisure swimming admission fees

Visit Memberships and Admissions for leisure swimming admission fees and memberships. Memberships are also available for 1, 3, 6 and 12 month durations. Monthly passes can only be purchased at indoor pool locations and can be shown at outdoor pool locations for admission.

Pool admission requirements

To ensure the safety of all participants, the City of Oshawa has specific rules and requirements for participation and admission in leisure swimming.

Swim tests will be available at the Camp Samac Outdoor Pool, Centennial Pool, Donevan Recreation Complex Pool and the South Oshawa Community Centre Pool during fun swims and public swims
Swim tests will be available at the Delpark Homes Centre Pool during fun swims only. Children must be able to swim 25 meters of the pool independently on their front, maintaining a horizontal body position at all times. Children must be able to swim with their face in the water and take breaths without stopping the bottom of the pool.
Children 6 years and under must be in arms length of a caregiver who is at least 14 years of age and is responsible for their direct supervision at all times. Maximum of 2 children per guardian.
Children 7 to 9 years of age may attempt a facility swim test to obtain a green wristband. If successful, they do not need to be within arm's reach. If the swim test is unsuccessful or not attempted, the child must remain within arm's reach of a guardian at all times. Maximum of 2 children per guardian.
Children 10 years and older may swim unaccompanied. Children 7 to 9 years may obtain a swim test card upon successful completion of the swim test.

Leisure swimming descriptions and rules

Swimming descriptions

Family Swim

Family swims are for children and their parent(s) or guardian(s). Active in-water supervision is required. (Lifeguards cannot watch swim tests during family swims at any pool).

Female Only Public Swim

Female only swims are for females who want to swim in a private setting. Windows will have blinds for privacy.

Fun Swim

Fun swims are open to all ages and swimmer abilities. Swimmers may use pool toys and lifejackets in the shallow end and may be provided upon request and at the discretion of the Aquatic staff. The slide and various water features are operational during the swim.

Lane Swim

Lane swims are open to swimmers 13 years of age and older who are interested in swimming lengths. One lane may be dedicated for therapeutic movement activities. Lanes adjusted to ability level of swimmers.

Parent and Tot Swim

Parent and tot swims are for children six years of age or younger and their parent(s) or guardian(s). These swims take place in the shallow pool. Active in-water supervision is required for all children regardless of age or swim ability.

Public Swim

Public swims are open to all ages and swimmer types. Swimmers may use pool toys and lifejackets in the shallow end of the pool.

Youth Only Lane Swim

This lane swim is open to youth 10 to 17 years of age. It is intended for young competitive swimmers, aquatic leadership candidates or those who wish to practice their skills and endurance in a less busy environment from traditional lane swims. Participants must be able to complete a facility swim test in order to attend and swim continuous lengths throughout the swim.

Swimming rules

General pool rules

Community members are welcome to bring their life jackets. It is recommended that life jackets are D.O.T. (Department of Transportation) approved and in good condition
Disposable and cloth diapers are not permitted in the water. Please use diapers designed for pool use
All individuals with a serious medical condition should be accompanied in the water by another individual knowledgeable of their condition
Those with open sores or infectious diseases will not be admitted to swimming pools unless a medical doctor's certificate is presented
Undergarments, cut-offs, jeans and loose clothing are not permitted in the pool.
Please do not bring food or beverages onto pool decks
Shoes must be removed before entering the shower and pool area
Use of snorkels, full-face masks, and mermaid tails are not permitted

Neck floats for babies are not permitted in City pools. The risks of using a baby neck float can include death due to drowning and suffocation, strain and injury to a baby's neck.

Diving board rules

Diving is permitted in the deep end only. No diving in the small pool or the shallow end
Only one person is permitted on the diving board or ladder to the diving board at a time. Divers must wait their turn in line to dive from the board
More than one bounce on the diving board is prohibited
No hanging on diving boards
Diving must be straight off the end of the diving board only
Divers must swim directly to the side of the pool or the shallow end
Back dives, flips or back jumps must be done from a diving board only
Diving boards are to be closed, without exception, when large crowds are using the pool or when the pool supervisor feels it is unsafe
Diving board use is not available during Lane Swims

Lazy river rules

Those 18 years of age and older and children who have completed the facility swim test (with a green wristband) are permitted in the lazy river.

Youth 10 to 17 years who have not completed their swim test may enter while properly wearing a personal flotation device (P.F.D.)
Children seven to nine years who have not completed their swim test (yellow band) may enter while properly wearing a P.F.D. as long as they are within arm's reach of a caregiver 14 years of age or older
Children six years and under may only enter if they have completed the facility swim test and they are within arm's reach of a caregiver who is 14 years of age or older
No more than 30 participants are permitted in the lazy river at any given time

Sauna rules

Community members 14 years of age and over are permitted to use the sauna Recommended maximum use is 15 minutes

Those who are pregnant or those with a medical condition should consult a physician before using the sauna
Water, essential oils and lotions are not to be poured on the sauna unit, rocks, or walls
All Personal hygiene items, e.g. razors, loofas, and lotions, are not permitted in the sauna
Appropriate bathing attire must be worn
Community members are to shower before re-entering the pool

Water slide rules

All riders must be 1.065 m (42 in) tall to ride the water slide
No diving, running, standing, kneeling, rotating or stopping in the channel
Hands must be kept inside the channel
Riders must leave the splashdown area promptly
No one shall bring glass, bottles or food into the water slide area
Bunching or chaining by riders is prohibited
Riders are not allowed to propel or push themselves down the slide to speed up the ride
Riders are not permitted to stand in the launch area

Tot water slide rules

Only one person is allowed on the slide, or ladder to the slide, at one time
Entry into the water must be feet first and all riders must be facing forward
Hands must remain on knees during descent

Whirlpool rules

Community members 14 years of age and over can use the whirlpool. Over-exposure may cause fainting. Ten to 15 minutes may be excessive for some individuals. Cool down periodically and leave the whirlpool if nausea or dizziness occurs
Those who are pregnant or those with a medical condition should consult with a physician before using the whirlpool
Patrons should not use the whirlpool if they have an open sore or rash, or are experiencing nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
Enter and exit the whirlpool slowly to prevent slipping
Do not play or swim near drains or suction devices. Your body, body parts, hair, jewellery and other objects may become trapped and cause injury or drowning.
Do not enter or remain in the whirlpool if a drain cover or suction fitting is loose, broken or missing. Immediately notify the whirlpool operator
No food or beverage except water is permitted within the deck or whirlpool. No glass containers of any kind are permitted within the deck or whirlpool

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