Outdoor Community Pool and Splash Pads

Online swimming lesson registration for summer 2025 sessions is now open.

• All swimming lessons are based on Lifesaving Society standards.
• Registration CLOSES the Thursday prior to each session beginning. For example, Session: 1 will close Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 11:59pm, and so on. 
• Each session runs for 2 weeks, Monday to Friday (including statutory holidays), as follows:
   
  • June 30 - July 11, 2025
  • July 14 - July 25, 2025
  • July 28 - August 8, 2025
  • August 11 - August 22, 2025

Register Here!

Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross:

These classes are only offered in the first week of sessions 1 and 3. There is a minimum requirement of at least 4 registered swimmers for each of these programs to run. Visit our website for full details, including pricing and required qualifications.
 

Register Here!

Private Lessons:

Times can be arranged with staff if you are interested in one-on-one private or semi-private ½ hour lessons to suit your child’s specific needs. Please contact the pool staff if you are interested: dorchesterpool@thamescentre.on.ca

Not sure which class to register your child for? View the guideline below.
Swim for Life Aquatic Registration

Children of all ages are encouraged to join Dorchester Dolphins Swim Team! Become a better swimmer, increase your distance and speed, and improve your technique all while enjoying the thrill of competition!

Program Features:

• Swimmers must be able to swim two full lengths of the pool (50m) comfortably to join the team.
• Practices are held on Mondays, Thursdays and every other Tuesday from 5:00-6:00pm or 6:00-7:00pm according to the age of the swimmer.
• Time trials are run every other Tuesday from 6:00-7:00pm.
• All swimmers can compete in swim meets against local swim teams on Wednesday evenings.
• The cost to join the team is $91.37 for the season.

REGISTER HERE!

• Child Pool Pass
• Adult Pool Pass
• Family Pool Pass

June Open Swim Hours:
Monday-Friday - 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday - 1:00-7:00 p.m.

June 30 - August 30, 2025 Open Swim Hours:
Monday-Sunday - 1:00-7:00pm

June 30 - August 30, 2025 Lane Swim Hours:
Wednesday & Friday - 6:00-7:00 p.m.

2024 Pool Program

Located at 4275 Hamilton Road, Dorchester

• The Wading Pool is now closed for the season!
• There is no fee to use the Wading Pool
• Open to children 8 and under. Parents & Guardians must accompany their children.

Located at 4275 Hamilton Road, Dorchester

• The Splash Pads are now closed for the season!

• Splash Pads are not supervised. Parents & Guardians are responsible for supervising children.
• The Splash Pads in Thorndale and Dorchester are now open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily. 

• Located at both:

• 4275 Hamilton Road, Dorchester
• 265 Upper Queen Street, Thorndale

• 45-minute instructor lead aqua-fitness class
• Exercises suitable for any fitness level
• For more information, see our AquaFit flyer
• You can purchase a 10 class punch card online 

Located at 4275 Hamilton Road, Dorchester

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