Leisure Swimming Rules
To ensure the safety of all participants, the City of Oshawa has specific rules and requirements for participation and admission in leisure swimming. Please read the following for more information:
General pool rules
- Change rooms are operating at a reduced capacity, lockers are not available.
- Swimmers will have access to the change room for 15 minutes before and after their booking at the Civic Recreation Complex and Delpark Homes Centre.
- Swimmers will have access to the change room for 5 minutes prior to their booking and 15 minutes after their booking at Donevan Recreation Complex and South Oshawa Community Centre.
- Spectators are not permitted in viewing galleries or to congregate on the pool deck.
- Saunas, hot tubs, water slides and water features are currently not in service.
- Community members are welcome to bring their own 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 with another individual knowledgeable of their condition.
- Those with open sores or communicable diseases will not be admitted to swimming pools unless a medical doctor's certificate is presented.
- Under garments, 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.
- Personal belongings are to be left on the pool deck in a plastic bag.
- Learn more about the COVID-19 Health and Safety for pools.
Pool Admission Requirements
- Swim tests will be available during Public Swims only at the following locations: Civic Recreation Complex and Delpark Homes Centre.
- Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver who is at least 14 years of age and is responsible for their direct supervision (within arms reach), with a maximum of 2 children for each parent or guardian.