Swimming

YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce Aquatic Centre, 700 10th Street East

Owen Sound's largest aquatic facility features a warm water leisure pool and a full 25 meter 8 lane main pool. The YMCA offers a full range of programming and professional training. Drop-in programs are available free of charge to Y members, and day rates are available for guests which include access to the YMCA's other fitness facilities. Visit the YMCA Aquatics webpage for more information.

The YMCA is also home to the Owen Sound Aquatic Club (OSAC), which offers a very active competitive swimming program for children and youth. Visit the OSAC website for more information.

Harrison Park Pool, 75 2nd Avenue East

Nestled under the trees near Weavers' Creek in Harrison Park, Owen Sound's only outdoor heated public pool is open in June, July, and August. It is fully staffed with professional lifeguards and operated by the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce.

An open swim pass may be purchased at the Harrison Park Pool. Information on where to purchase a seasonal pass will be posted here soon.

Open swim: $5 per person or $15 per family*
Seasonal pass: $70 per person or $120 per family* (plus HST)
*(Maximum of 5 - immediate family only)

Private pool rentals: $70 for up to 25 swimmers, $90 for 26-50 swimmers, or $110 for 51-100 swimmers (plus HST). Call the YMCA at 519-376-0484 ext. 0 or email support@osgb.ymca.ca to book your private rental.

Schedule:

*There will be no evening swim on July 1 (Canada Day) and August 2 (Civic Holiday)

Free summer swims are offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:00-7:00 pm, and Sundays from 11:00 am - 12:00 noon thanks to the generosity of our sponsor, Miller Waste Systems.

The City is asking users to adhere to the following Conditions of Use to ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Any user who is not able to comply with the conditions of use will not be permitted to use the facility. There are no exceptions, warnings or other notice required for a user to have their facility access revoked. If you do not feel well, please stay home.

• Maximum of 24 people in the pool area at any time, plus lifeguards.
• Pool use is on a first come first serve basis.
• 45 minute swim intervals are available, starting on the hour; there is a scheduled 15 minute interval for users who are finishing their swim to get changed and leave the pool area and for subsequent users to enter. Anyone in the pool area must leave when their time is up.
• Users must adhere to physical distancing measures in effect as directed by the Province of Ontario and Grey Bruce Public Health, including when entering/exiting the pool area, utilizing the changerooms, and when in the pool area.
• Face coverings are required in the changerooms.
• All users are expected to practice hand hygiene before and after using the facility.

Please Note: This facility may be closed or its use limited at any time because of inclement weather.

Good Cheer Splash Pad

The Good Cheer Splash Pad at Kelso Beach Park is the hottest place to stay cool in the summer!

Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., from Victoria Day weekend until Thanksgiving Monday. NO admission fee!

Please observe the following rules when using the Splash Pad:

• Use of the Splash Pad is at your own risk and sole responsibility.
• All children must be supervised at all times while in the Splash Pad.
• No climbing on the spray equipment.
• No pets (except for service animals), glass, rocks, bottles, or other foreign objects are allowed in the Splash Pad.
• No skateboards, rollerblades, scooters or bicycles allowed.
• Smoke Free Environment.
• The use of soaps, detergents or shampoos is not allowed in the splash pad.
• Be considerate of others.

Please Note:  This facility may be closed or its use limited at any time because of weather. In case of lightning or thunder, all persons must vacate the area.

Find the Splash Pad at the following location.

If there are any problems with the Splash Pad system, please contact Adam Parsons at 519-376-4440 ext. 1221.

The Good Cheer Splash Pad is provided through the generosity of the Scenic City Order of Good Cheer and the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

Quality Inn, 950 6th Street East

The Quality Inn features an indoor saltwater pool and a whirlpool as well as a fitness centre. Access to these amenities is free for hotel guests. Call the Quality Inn at 519-376-1551 for further information on day rates for non-guests and hours of operation.

Stone Tree Fitness Centre, 318087 Highway 6 & 10

Stone Tree features an indoor saltwater pool and complete fitness centre. Visit the Stone Tree website or call 519-376-7899 for further information on day passes, memberships, and hours of operation.