indoor recreational swimming pool

The Municipality of Port Hope operates a 25-meter pool, a therapy pool and a whirlpool for public use and rentals at the Jack Burger Sports Complex. We provide swimming lessons and leadership programs for all ages.

The Ontario Government announced the province is temporarily moving to a modified Step Two of its Roadmap to Reopen. As of Tuesday, January 4, 2022, the Jack Burger Sports Complex and the Town Park Recreation Centre will be closed until the end of the provincial order. We are in the process of contacting user groups, and registered participants. As always, we thank you for your patience as we continue to navigate these mandates.

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Swimming Lessons

We offer Red Cross and Lifesaving society programs for infant to adults

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Group of synchronized swimmers
Specialty Classes

Try out our specialty classes such as synchronized swimming

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Lifeguard and Instructors

We offer leadership courses to become a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

Visit our Leadership page
Women in pool taking aqua fit class
Aqua Fitness

Get fit and have a blast with our aqua exercises in the pool. The most fun you'll ever have exercising!

Find an aqua fitness class

Calendar iconPool schedule until December 18, 2021

Reservations for all swimming are strongly encouraged as capacity limits have been set to maintain provincial guidelines. Please register for each specific swim time. We are not able to issue refunds or make changes to existing dates if you are unable to attend your reserved time. Please call the day you want to swim for availability if you are unsure of your schedule. Reservations open on Thursdays at 6:45 a.m. for the following week by phone and online.

Patrons can also drop-in during swim times, but space may be limited based on capacity. 

A modified schedule will be provided from December 19, 2021 to January 2, 2022.

Adult swim

For adults 16 and up. Adult swims are in both pools and lanes will be available. There is no guarantee that all 6 lanes will be available.

COVID-19 restriction: Maximum of 30 swimmers.

  • Sunday: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Monday: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Adult lane swim

For adults 16 and up. Length swimming in the 25 meter pool is available at the times indicated. There is no guarantee that all 6 lanes will be available.

  • Monday: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday: 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Family swim

For our family swim, regardless of age, all children ages 14 and under are to go in the water with an adult 18 years and older. Each person must pay for admission. Availability of the 25m pool is not guaranteed for this swim.   

COVID-19 restriction: Maximum of 40 swimmers.

  • Sunday: 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Monday: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
  • Friday: 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
  • Saturday: 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Public swim

Public swim is open to all ages. Our admission standards apply and you pay per person.

COVID-19 restriction: Maximum of 60 swimmers.

  • Sunday: 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Monday: 2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Thursday: 2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. is therapy pool only.

Holiday schedule: December 19, 2021 to December 25, 2021

Admission fees apply to all swims unless otherwise stated. 

December 19, 2021

For individual swim descriptions, please see the appropriate swim type.

  • Adult swim: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Family swim: 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Public swim: 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

December 20, 2021

For individual swim descriptions, please see the appropriate swim type. 

  • Adult swim: 7:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Lane swim: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Family swim: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
  • Public swim: 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

December 21, 2021

For individual swim descriptions, please see the appropriate swim type. 

  • Adult swim: 7:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Lane swim: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Family swim: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
  • Public swim: 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

December 22, 2021

For individual swim descriptions, please see the appropriate swim type. 

  • Adult swim: 7:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Lane swim: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Family swim: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
  • Public swim: 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. public swim is a free sponsored swim. Thank you to our sponsor Dr. Alban Merepeza!

December 23, 2021
For individual swim descriptions, please see the appropriate swim type. 
  • Adult swim: 7:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Lane swim: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Family swim: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
  • Public swim: 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. public swim is a free sponsored swim. Thank you to our sponsor Dr. Alban Merepeza!

December 24, 2021

Closed for Christmas Eve day. No swims available.

December 25, 2021
Closed for Christmas day. No swims available.

Holiday schedule: December 26, 2021 to January 1, 2022

Admission fees apply to all swims unless otherwise stated.

December 26, 2021
Closed for Boxing Day. No swims available.

December 27, 2021
For individual swim descriptions, please see the appropriate swim type. 
  • Adult swim: 7:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Lane swim: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Family swim: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
  • Public swim: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

December 28, 2021
For individual swim descriptions, please see the appropriate swim type. 
  • Adult swim: 7:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Lane swim: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Family swim: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
  • Public swim: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. public swim is a free sponsored swim. Thank you to our sponsor Elliott Insurance!

December 29, 2021
For individual swim descriptions, please see the appropriate swim type. 
  • Adult swim: 7:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Lane swim: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Family swim: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
  • Public swim: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. family swim is a free sponsored swim. Thank you to our sponsor ACME Electric!

December 30, 2021
For individual swim descriptions, please see the appropriate swim type. 
  • Adult swim: 7:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Lane swim: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Family swim: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
  • Public swim: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

December 31, 2021
Closed for New Year's Eve day. No swims available.

January 1, 2022
Closed for New Year's day. No swims available.

Swimming Fees
Drop In Swim Fee - Family and Public Swimming
Age Category2022 Fees
(taxes included and rounded to the nearest quarter)
All Ages (Child, youth, adult and senior) $4.50
Children - under 2 years of age FREE
Drop In Swim Fee - Adult Swimming
Age Category2022 Fees
(taxes included and rounded to the nearest quarter)
Senior $4.50
Adult  $6.75

There currently isn't a family rate, once COVID restrictions are lifted the family rate will return. 

Fees have been discounted during the pandemic due to capacity and pre-reservations.  Once contact tracing is no longer a requirement from the Provincial Government regular fees will return and be posted.

 

 

 

General pool admission info

Learn more about our admission standards and wristband policy.

Admission standards and swim tests

Admission standards

Our admission standards are in place for your safety and enjoyment. We will uphold our supervision and ratio requirements. A caregiver must be at least 14 years of age and is responsible for the children in their care while in the facility.  

 

Ages 5 years and under 

For children 5 years and under must be with a caregiver in arms reach at all times with a ratio of 1:3.

 

6 to 9 years old and cannot pass swim test = red wristband

For children 6 to 9 years who cannot pass the swim test will be given a red wristband and must always be with a caregiver in arms reach with a ratio of 1:4.

 

6 to 7 years old and can pass swim test = green wristband

For children 6 to 7 years who can pass the swim test will be given a green wristband, a caregiver must remain in the pool and the child must complete the swim test each visit.

 

8 to 9 years old and can pass swim test = green wristband

For children 8 to 9 years of age and can pass the swim test will be given a green wristband and a caregiver must remain in the facility.

 

10 to 13 years old. No supervision required. 

For children 10 to 13 years of age there is no supervision required. Note: exception during family swims all children 14 and under are to be accompanied in the water by an adult 18 and up. 

Facility swim test

To successfully pass the swim test, a swimmer must swim one length of the 25-meter pool without stopping. Any aged swimmer may need to do the swim test.

  • If swim test is passed = green wristband. This allows you to swim in both pools.
  • If a swimmer cannot pass the swim test = red wrist band. Must stay in small pool or shallow end of the 25-metre pool. 

What to wear

Children who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper or pool pants. No diapers allowed. Others must wear clean attire used only for swimming. 

Terms 
Caregiver

Must be at least 14 years of age and are responsible for the children in their care while in the facility.

 

Always accompanied

Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at least 14 years old and is responsible for direct supervision. Caregiver must be in bathing attire and within arms reach of the child or children at all times both in and out of the water. 

Paper passes expiring after March 2020

In order to assist our customers who had previously purchased passes, we are offering the opportunity to trade in old passes for a refund to account. A refund to account will allow you to reserve your drop in activities and pay with the credit.

The refund will be equal to the value of the remaining passes of the purchased amount. Credits on accounts do not have an expiry date, therefore can be used quickly or can be used when you are ready to return to your activities. Qualifying passes are those that were purchased in 2019 and would have expired in or after March 2020.

If you would like to request a refund to your account, please bring your paper pass to the Jack Burger Sports Complex (for swim/skate) or the Town Park Recreation Centre (for gym activities) and staff at each of those sites will process your transaction. Please allow three business days for the transactions to be completed. You will receive an email receipt of the credit that has been placed on your account. 

Thank you for your continued support at this time as we continue to find safe and accessible ways to offer you access to recreation facilities and programs.