We operate two swimming pools with aquatics programs and recreational swimming, leadership/lifeguard programs and the Red Cross Learn to Swim program.

Pool rentals

Anne Ottenbrite Pool (Iroquois Park Sports Centre)

Iroquois Park Sports Centre's Anne Ottenbrite Pool is located at:

500 Victoria St W
Whitby, ON L1N 9G4

Contact us at 905.668.7765.

Hours of operation

Iroquois Park Sports centre is open:

• Mondays to Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Whitby Civic Recreation Complex Pool

The Whitby Civic Recreation Complex pool is located at:

555 Rossland Rd. E.
Whitby, ON L1N 2M8

The pool is currently closed and you can contact us by phone at 905.666.1991.

Admission policy

Children 6-years-old and under, regardless of swimming ability, will not be admitted to the pool unless they're with a parent or guardian who is at least 14-years-old. The parent or guardian must be in the water within arm's reach of the child. As a parent or guardian, you can swim with two children who are 6 years of age or under.

Children between the ages of seven and nine must successfully pass the two-width swim test, administered by Aquatic staff, to be eligible to swim alone. Children in this age range who do not pass the swim test are required to have a parent/guardian in the water within arm's reach at all times.

Children 10-years-old and older are permitted to swim on their own.

COVID-19 protocols

We are committed to providing as safe an experience as possible within all of our facilities. Please keep up-to-date on current COVID-19 public health updates.

Closed amenities

In order to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, the following amenities are unavailable at this time:

• Hair dryers
• Limited change room capacities
• Lockers
• On-deck seating
• Pool equipment and toys (lifejackets still provided if requested or deemed necessary by staff)
• Pool rental availabilities
• Public viewing areas
• Showers
• Water fountains (bottle filling station available)

Before you go

• You must pre-book any swimming activity and complete a visitor self-screening questionnaire.
• Masks are required for entering and moving throughout the building, but must be removed for swimming.

• Shower at home before you arrive. Facility showers are closed.
• Travel light. You must bring your personal items onto the pool deck and placed at your designated swim lane or program area. Coats and boots/shoes are permitted to remain in your assigned change cubicle.
• Do not bring any outside swimming equipment. Lifejackets will be provided if requested or deemed necessary by staff.
• Bring your own refillable water bottle. The water bottle filling station is available.
• Please arrive on time and no more than five minutes before or after the start of your swim time.

Physical distancing

• We have reduced swim capacities to allow for greater personal space between swimmers and staff in the pool and change rooms.
• We have installed protective barriers at customer service areas.
• We have installed health and safety signage and directional markings throughout the facility and pool areas.
• Please change and exit the facility quickly.

Pool memberships

Because of the COVID-19 closure period (March 13, 2020 to September 7, 2020), all memberships will be extended to compensate for the lost time. To purchase a new pool membership, please contact us at 905.666.1991 for more information.

Returning to the pool

We understand that you may not feel ready to return to the pool at this time. We have provided two options for members:

• Request a membership hold period with no additional fees until December 31, 2020.
• Request a membership cancellation. We will provide your outstanding balance via your original form of payment (credit card or cheque), or you can leave the balance on your account for future use. A $30 cancellation fee applies.

To request a membership hold or cancellation, please contact us. Please include your name, membership type and mailing address in your request.

Abilities Centre memberships

If you are an Abilities Centre member, you can book a lane swim time by calling 905.668.7765. Please show proof of valid Abilities Centre membership when you arrive.