Recreational Swimming
Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend a couple of hours? Enjoy casual swimming with your family in our warm leisure pool. What a great family activity! We offer open, adult/ lap swims, as well as disabled swims.
You must meet the parent-to-child in-pool ratios in order to attend a recreational swim
If you do not meet the ratios, you will be turned away.
For Open & family swims, parents or 16+ in the water:
- 5 years & under – 1 adult: 2 children, within arms’ reach
- 6-7 years – 1 adult: 4 children, within arms’ reach
- 8-9 years – 1 adult: 4 children, in the water, actively supervising
Please note: A family swim is for families, not groups or parties. All swimmers under 16 must have an adult in the water.
Swim Saturdays
Following “Play Free”, an initiative from the City of Ottawa to allow more opportunities for children and youth to be active, Dovercourt will offer free Saturday swims for ages 0 – 17yrs.
Please continue to book your swims up to 7 days in advance. The fees for kids/ youth for those swims have been adjusted accordingly.
Also, kids Swim Free Friday night swim during the open swim on Friday at 7-8pm, sponsored by Sean McCann and The Guy With the Dog Real Estate Group. Enjoy the rope swing, slide and warm water.
PROCEDURES FOR RECREATIONAL SWIMS
- Swimmers must pre-book their spots in all swims.
- Change rooms and showers are available to participants before & after swimming.
- Lifejackets are be available to use.
Fall 2024 Drop-in Swim schedule
Sep. 14 – Dec. 22, 2024
The pool reopens on Sat. Sep. 14 after annual maintenance.
Prebook drop-in swims (up to 7 days in advance) to avoid disappointment.
Please note the updated adult: child swim ratios for Family & Open swims.
Book a swim
- Our swims sometimes fill ahead of time. To avoid disappointment, please book your swims ahead, up to 7 days in advance.
- Not sure how to book or cancel a swim? See our step by step guide below the booking widget >
- Please note: We are now fully CASHLESS. Book online; if you are paying in-person, we accept other forms of payment e.g. on account, pinpad for credit card & debit.
- For family rates, select the “Household/ per person” fee and be sure to book each family member.
Did you know?
If you’ve booked a swim but can’t make it, you can withdraw yourself. Go to your Account; scroll down to Schedule, and click the “Withdraw” link (or email [email protected] to cancel). This will allow waitlisted people to take your spot.
