Contacts
Public swimming is offered at 2 pools in Pickering.
Pickering Recreation Complex
1867 Valley Farm Road [location map]
8 lane, 25 metre pool with a diving well and shallow pool
- view the Fall Schedule (effective September 16)
Dunbarton Indoor Pool
655 Sheppard Avenue East [location map]
6 lane, 25 metre pool with a diving board.
- view the Fall Schedule (effective September 23)
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Maintenance Note: The Dunbarton Indoor Pool will be closed from Saturday, August 26 to Friday, September 29, 2017 for scheduled repairs and maintenance. All lessons and public swim sessions will be cancelled during this time.
Descriptions
Below is a description of the many types of swimming opportunities at our pools. View the aquatics pages in the Leisure Guide for more information.
Lane Swim:
A minimum of 4 lanes are available for this popular swim time. Circle swim is enforced to accommodate more swimmers. Children must be able to swim lengths confidently.
Open or Public Swim:
This is a great time for the whole family to come and enjoy our pools. Children 7 years of age and younger will not be admitted to the pool unless they are directly supervised in the pool by a responsible parent or guardian, 16 years of age and older. Direct supervision is defined as "within arm's reach". There is a maximum of 2 children to 1 guardian required. Children between the ages of 8 and 9 years, who cannot pass a swim test to the lifeguard's satisfaction, must be directly supervised by a responsible parent or guardian, 16 years of age and older. There is a maximum of 4 children to 1 guardian.
Females Only:
This swim is available for female swimmers only. Only female spectators will be permitted in the viewing gallery during Females Only Swim. Please check with staff for cancellations.
Parents & Preschool Swim:
The training pool is available for pre-schoolers and their guardians. The training pool is open during open swim times.
Senior & Special Needs Swim:
Four lanes are available for this weekly swim period where seniors over 65 and participants with a physical, mental or behavioural disability can enjoy the pool. Support workers are admitted free.
Admission Rates & Swim Memberships
Admission Rates:
| Swim Admissions | Individual Swim (plus HST) |
10 Passes (plus HST) |
| Youth | $2.65 | $20.35 |
| Senior | $2.65 | $20.35 |
| Person with disability | $2.65 | $20.35 |
| Adult | $3.98 | $33.63 |
| Family | $8.00 | $69.47 |
Swim Memberships:
Includes unlimited swimming during Public Swim Times. Memberships are valid at the Pickering Recreation Complex and Dunbarton Indoor Pool.
| Age Group | 3 Month Membership (plus HST) |
Annual Membership (plus HST) |
| Youth (4 -17 years) Seniors (65 and older) Person with a disability |
$52.00 | $123.00 |
| Adults (18-64 years) | $82.00 | $184.00 |
| Family: 2 adults and immediate family (4-17 years) living in the same household. Cousins and grandparents are not considered immediate family for this membership. | $117.00 | $313.00 |
Check out our Aquatics page for information on booking swimming lessons with us.