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.
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.
Delpark Homes Centre Pool
1661 Harmony Rd. N.
905-436-5455
The hot tub and sauna are available during the following hours: | ||
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Monday to Thursday | Friday | Saturday and Sunday |
7 a.m. to 10a.m. |
7 a.m. to 10a.m. |
1:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. |
Donevan Recreation Complex Pool
171 Harmony Rd. S.
905-725-3536
The sauna is available during lane and public swims only.
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.
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 |
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 |
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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.
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Sauna rules |
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Water slide rules |
Tot water slide rules
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Whirlpool rules |
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