Take swimming lessons or an advanced aquatics leadership program with the Town of Orangeville. We offer Lifesaving Society Swim for Life programs that focus on skills development and safety in the water.

Fall Registration - Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 8 a.m.

Programs will be available for online viewing as of August 15, 2023, at 8 a.m.

Lessons start: Monday, September 11, 2023

Register for Lessons and Leadership

Drop-in swimming

Public swims, lane swims and aquafit classes have resumed.  On-line pre-registration is required.  Registration opens 75 hours in advance of the program start time. Walk-ins are welcome, but to guarantee your spot, pre-registration is recommended. 

Check out our drop-in swimming and aquatics programs. Whether you are looking to swim laps, try aquafit or aqua Zumba®, or just want a leisure swim with the family, we've got a drop-in program for you. 

Register for Drop-in Swimming

Swimming pool facilities

The Town of Orangeville has two pools open to the public:

Amenities

The Alder Recreation Centre has the following pool amenities: (CLOSED - under renovations) 

  • 25 m, six-lane pool
  • accessible pool entry
  • leisure pool with ramp access entry, wide gradual steps, two water spray features and jet area
  • water slide (riders must be 122 cm tall to use the slide)
  • family change room

The Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre has the following pool amenities:

  • 25 m, six-lane pool
  • wheelchair lift

Aquatic Admission

Admission Standards

Supervision requirements are enforced at all swims and pool rentals. Our requirements indicate the maximum number of children that one responsible person, who is at least 14 years old, is able to supervise.

0 to 6 years old

Children six (6) years of age or younger, regardless of swimming ability, must be directly supervised in the water by a parent or guardian at least fourteen (14) years of age, who is within arm’s reach, and able to render immediate assistance.

Maximum of two (2) children per parent/ guardian. A facility swim test may be attempted to use the slide and participate in deep end activities.
7 to 9 years old

Children ages seven to nine (7–9) who are nonswimmers and are unable to complete the facility swim test are required to wear an orange wristband, and must be directly supervised in the water by a parent or guardian at least fourteen (14) years of age who is within arm’s reach, and able to render immediate assistance. Maximum of two (2) children per parent/guardian.

Children ages seven to nine (7–9) who are comfortable swimmers and able to complete the facility swim test are required to wear a green wristband, and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at least fourteen (14) years of age who maintains visual contact and remains in the pool viewing area at all times.
Children 10 and older
Children ten (10) years of age or older do not require supervision by a parent/guardian

 

Individuals with serious medical conditions should check in and advise staff at the lifeguard station.
Facility swim test
Upon arrival at the swim, you’ll complete a facility swim test. To successfully complete the test, you must demonstrate that you can swim continuously for at least 25 metres and treading water (surface support) for one minute.