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
- Winter Swim Schedule (effective January 7, 2019)
- The pool will be closed due to a swim meet on Jan 18 - 20 and Feb 22 from 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Dunbarton Indoor Pool
655 Sheppard Avenue East [location map]
6 lane, 25 metre pool with a diving board.
- Winter Swim Schedule (effective January 7, 2019)
- Please note that there is no public swimming at Dunbarton Indoor Pool over March Break - there are additional swim times available at the Pickering Recreation Complex
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 | $2.88 | $23.90 |
| Senior | $2.88 | $23.90 |
| Person with disability | $2.88 | $23.90 |
| Adult | $4.43 | $35.40 |
| Family | $8.85 | $72.57 |
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.