Admission fees and memberships
Visit Memberships and Admissions for more information on leisure swimming admission fees and available memberships. Monthly passes can only be purchased at indoor pool locations but can be used at outdoor pools. Oshawa residents 55 years of age and older, living in or paying property taxes in Oshawa, qualify for discounts on recreation programs, memberships and leisure admission fees.
Pool admission requirements
To ensure the safety of all swimmers, children 17 years of age and under are encouraged to complete a swim test when participating in leisure swimming activities at a City of Oshawa indoor pool. Please note, the swim test is not mandatory.
Swim test
Children will receive a red, yellow or green wristband based on the age of the child and their ability to pass the swim test. To pass the swim test, the child must be able to swim 25 metres of the pool independently on their front, maintaining a horizontal body position at all times. The child must be able to swim with their face in the water and take breaths without stopping or touching the bottom of the pool. Front Crawl is encouraged.
Children who have passed the swim test and received a green wristband, are eligible to purchase a City of Oshawa swim test card. This card entitles the child to a green wristband upon entry to any City pool. To receive a swim test card, present the child's green wristband (on their wrist) to a staff member at a reception desk. There is a fee of $6.00 associated with obtaining the swim test card.
Swim tests are available at:
- Camp Samac Outdoor Pool, Centennial Pool and Donevan Recreation Complex Pool during fun swims and public swims
- Delpark Homes Centre Pool and South Oshawa Community Centre Pool during fun swims only
Swim proficiency descriptions
| Age |
Supervision requirements |
| 6 and under |
- Child can swim in some areas of the pool but must stay within arm's reach of a supervising guardian aged 14 or older at all times. Maximum of 2 children per guardian.
- Pass swim test: Child receives a red wristband and gains access to additional areas of the pool but must stay within arm's reach of a supervising guardian aged 14 or older at all times. Maximum of 2 children per guardian.
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| 7 to 9 years |
- Child receives a yellow wristband and can swim in some areas of the pool but must stay within arm's reach of a supervising guardian aged 14 or older at all times. Maximum of 2 children per guardian.
- Pass swim test: Child receives a green wristband and can swim unaccompanied in all areas of the pool.
For details on exceptions while swimming in the lazy river at the Delpark Homes Centre, refer to lazy river rules.
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| 10 to 17 years |
- Child can swim unaccompanied in some areas of the pool.
- Pass swim test: Child receives a green wristband and can swim unaccompanied in all areas of the pool.
For details on exceptions while swimming in the lazy river at the Delpark Homes Centre, refer to lazy river rules.
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Leisure swimming descriptions
Leisure swimming descriptions
| Activity |
Description |
| Adult Swim |
Adult Swims are open to swimmers 16 years of age and older. These swims are designed for those looking to exercise at their own pace or for those who are new to swimming and wish to practice their skills. Patrons can enjoy a low-impact water workout, perform therapeutic movement activities, or practice swimming skills during this swim time.
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| 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 & 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.
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Leisure swimming rules
