Aquatics Centre
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
All municipal recreation facilities are currently closed to the public due to COVID-19, and all in-person programs, events and rentals have been cancelled indefinitely. As the Province of Ontario continues to ease restrictions, we will carefully evaluate how and when we can re-open our facilities safely and affordably.
In the meantime, Town staff are available to answer questions by phone or email. A list of staff contacts is available on our Contact Us page.
We are also offering virtual programming through the Pyramid Recreation Centre Facebook page.
Updates about the status of municipal facilities will be shared on our COVID-19 page as they become available.
The Aquatics Centre includes an indoor pool with a four lane, 25 metre swimming area, shallow and deep ends and an attached leisure pool. There is ramp access into both pools and an accessible lift for the lane pool. Enjoy an on-deck sauna or the nearby outdoor splash pad with water features designed to reflect local heritage.
Swimming lessons and drop-in programs
We offer lane swimming, aquafit, public swimming and more! (Accessible versions of the following documents are available upon request.)
NOTE: Early morning lane swimming and 8 a.m. aquafit have been cancelled as of January 1.
- Winter Aquatics Centre Program Schedule (January 1 - March 27, 2020)
- Swimming lesson online registration and schedule
- Registration Form
Admission fees*
*Effective January 1, 2020
| Type | Single | 15 admissions (10% discount) |
30 admissions (12% discount) |
60 admissions (14% discount) |
| Child/Youth (3-18) |
$3.75 | $50.65 | $99.04 | $193.58 |
| Adult (19-64) | $5.23 | $70.94 | $138.72 | $283.74 |
| Older Adult (65+) | $5 | $67.50 | $132.01 | $270.01 |
| Family Admission | $14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Aqua Zumba | $8 |
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Admission Guidelines
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7 years and under |
| Regardless of swimming ability, children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at least 12 years of age and responsible for their direct supervision, with a maximum of 2 children per parent/guardian and must remain in the shallow end. Parent/guardian must be in bathing attire and within arm's reach of the child(ren) at all times in and out of the water. |
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8 to 10 years |
| Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at least 12 years of age and responsible for their direct supervision, with a maximum of 2 children for per parent/guardian and must remain in the shallow end. Maximum number of children increases to 8 bathers to one parent/guardian (8:1) if approved life-jackets are worn by all non-swimmers in their charge. They must remain in the shallow end.
Parent/guardian must be in bathing attire and within arm's reach of the child(ren) at all times in and out of the water. Child can complete swim test: Admitted unaccompanied. |
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11+ years |
| Admitted unaccompanied. Recommended to always swim with a buddy. |
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Swim Test |
| Tread water for 30 seconds and swim 2 widths continuously. |
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Drop-in Programs
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Lane Swim |
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Lanes are set out for lap swimming, providing an excellent opportunity to get fit! Fee: Regular admission. |
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Public Swim |
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Everyone welcome! Come out and have lots of fun at the pool. Fee: Regular admission. |
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Aquafit |
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Intended for all fitness levels, come and reap the benefits of exercising in the water. Fee: Regular admission. |
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Water walking |
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Water walking is a light exercise that includes a variety of walking movements in the water such as forwards, backwards, and side-to-side. Fee: Regular admission. |
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Aqua Zumba® |
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Aqua Zumba® combines Latin-infused dance moves with traditional elements of aqua fitness. Fee: $8 |
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Family Swim or Leisure Time |
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A recreational swim for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Fee: Regular admission. |
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Baby & Me |
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Get a workout and bond with your baby at the same time. This class includes cardio, strength, stretching, and songs! Ideal for babies four to 18 months. Fee: Regular admission. |
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EarlyON Play & Swim |
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Join us for a 30 minute intro to water class, where children move along to stories and rhymes. FREE |
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Teams and clubs
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Synchronized Swimming |
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| London Synchro Club is offering a satellite program in St. Marys! This will be a 16 week program to introduce the sport of synchronized swimming to boys and girls ages 7 to 12. Swimmers will work on basic synchro kicks, sculls, floats, and positions, and will develop a routine to be performed at a London Synchro watershow. Swimmers must be comfortable in deep water. This program will only run if there are a minimum of 5 participants. To register and for more details, visit the London Synchro Club St. Marys Recreational Team webpage. | |||||||||||||||
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Recreational Swim Team |
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Join our fun team and learn advanced skills necessary to succeed at competitive swimming!
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Middlesex Swimming Competitive Swim Team |
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Middlesex Swimming is a year round competitive swim team offering professional coaching and technique instruction. They have programs for all ages in the London, St. Marys and Stratford area. New swimmers welcome anytime during the year. For more details visit the Middlesex Swimming website. |
We want to hear from you!
Visit www.townofstmarys.com/recsurvey to complete a pool program survey.