We have several recreation swims each day for users. Visit weekly schedules https://fitandrec.gryphons.ca/sports-clubs/recreation

Gold Pool – 25 metre lap pool
Red Pool -  25 yard Recreation pool with diving board
Hot Tub – Located on Gold Pool deck. 

The hot tub is open during recreation swims only. Visit our Recreation App Get Rec’d for weekly schedules.

Note: Hot Tub will be closed every Wednesday afternoon until Thursday mid-morning for cleaning. Hot tub will also close during competitive swim meets for safety purposes.

• Centre lanes are for faster, continuous swimming.
• Please circle swim unless agreed upon with lane-mates to swim side by side.
• Slower, lap swimming on each side of fast lanes.
• Outer lanes for slow/beginner swimmers, and water workouts.

Note: Conducting or soliciting for any form of business within the facility (i.e. private lessons, personal training, and sales) is strictly prohibited.

• Children 5 years of age and under must be directly supervised (within arm’s reach), regardless of swimming ability, by a guardian 16 years of age or older. Maximum of 2 children per guardian.
• Children 6-9 years of age, who cannot swim 2 uninterrupted widths of the Red Pool, must be supervised by a guardian 16 years of age or older. Guardian must be present at the time of the swim test. Maximum of 4 children per guardian.
• The ratio of guardians to swimmers 6-9 years of age, who cannot complete the facility swim test, may be increased to a maximum of 8 bathers to one guardian if approved personal flotation devices are worn by all non-swimmers in their care.
• Those with serious medical conditions should be accompanied by an individual knowledgeable of their condition and responsible for their direct supervision.

• All recreation swim participants must enter the facility through the turnstiles at the front of the Athletics Centre.
• Children 7 years of age or older are required to use the change room designated for their gender. If this is not suitable, see facility staff to arrange appropriate accommodations.
• Please refrain from entering the pools and remain in the change room area until a lifeguard is on duty.
• Street shoes are not permitted on the deck
• Children 16 years of age and under are not permitted in the Sauna or Hot Tub unless accompanied by an adult.

Our Universal Change room is available for all users, including families.

Note: Children 7 years of age or older are required to use the change room designated for their gender. If this is not suitable, please take advantage of our Universal Change room.

Pool equipment located on the deck is available for use by swimmers. (ie- flutter boards, pull buoys, lifejackets, noodles, mats, etc.)

Specialty equipment is only available for use during specific programs or rentals.(ie – Inner Tubes, Waterpolo Balls, etc)

Goggles and swim caps are available for purchase at the Client Service desk.