Outdoor Pools and Splash Pads

Kids at a summer pool

Pool Locations and Schedule

We are ready for our 2025 Outdoor Pool Season. Beat the heat by staying poolside this summer. Pack a picnic and spend the day enjoying the fun in the sun at one of our great outdoor pools.

Public Swimming is free!

Buck Hinsperger Pool, Chippawa Lions Park, 3970 Welland Street

Pool opening date:  Friday, June 27
Free public swim: 1 pm to 6 pm
Pool closing date: Sunday, August 24

F.H. Leslie Pool, 5250 Valley Way

Pool opening date: Sunday, June 8
Free public swim: 1 pm to 7 pm
Adult lane swim: 12 pm to 1 pm
Swimming lessons: Registration is open. Visit the Swimming Lessons page for details.
Pool closing date: Monday, September 1

Niagara Falls Lions Pool, 4981 Drummond Road

Pool opening date: Friday, June 27
Free public swim: Monday to Friday from 1 pm to 5 pm, Saturday/Sunday/Holidays from 1 pm to 6 pm.
Swimming lessons: Registration is open. Visit the Swimming Lessons page for details.
Pool closing date: Sunday, August 24

Prince Charles Pool - 6320 Arad Street

Pool opening date: Friday, June 27
Free public swim: 1 pm to 7 pm
Certification courses: Registration is open. Visit the Swimming Lessons page for details.
Pool closing date: Sunday, August 31

New for 2025 - Swim Team!

The City of Niagara Falls Swim Team is back! Our Niagara Falls Swim Team gives swimmers a foundation which will encourage them to continue swimming on a lifelong basis. Our coaches will promote confidence in and out of the water and experience competitive swimming in a positive, encouraging and rewarding atmosphere. Swimmers will compete in a few regional swim meets over the summer.

Swimmers must be comfortable in deep water, be able to swim 25 metres with no assistance and jump into the deep end with comfort.

Swim Team will run June 30 until August 16. Junior Practice (6-9yrs) will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. Senior Practice (10-17yrs) will be held on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. All practices will be held at Lions Club Pool. 

Cost:  $153 (includes swim meets, swim cap)

Registration is now open on ActiveNet.

Adult outdoor swim lane pass 

You can purchase a pass in person at the MacBain Community Centre or the Gale Centre Arena. MacBain swim pass users can use their current pass without purchasing an outdoor lane pass separately.

$20 for 10 swims

Leadership Courses - Become a Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor

To learn more visit the Swimming Certification Courses page

Kids playing in a splash pad in the summer

Splash Pads

Splash pads are open daily in the summer from 10:30 am to 7:30 pm at these locations across the city:

Swimming lanes in a pool

Pool Admission Standards & Swim Test

Learn about our swim rules, change room guidelines, and what to wear in the pool.  These standards help keep swimmers safe and make sure everyone has fun!

Visit the Pools Policies page to learn more.

A family at a splash pad

FAQs

Program receipts for tax returns, references, etc.

  1. Log in to your ActiveNet account
  2. Select My Account
  3. Select Account History
  4. Insert range of dates and Search

What type of payments are accepted?

Mastercard or VISA. We are only accepting online payment this year.

Why am I getting the message my 'participant does not meet age requirement'?

  1. You are trying to register a participant that is too young or too old for a particular program. The age requirement for each program is noted in the description.
  2. Make sure you've selected your child's name under Name of Registrant. If it's not listed there, check your ActiveNet account set up and add their name(s) to your family, then complete your registration.

Family members were added, but are not showing up on the account

The names were not saved to the list. Once you have entered a new family member, select Continue (at the bottom of the screen) and when the second screen pops up, click Submit (if it doesn't pop-up check your browser settings for pop-up blockers). See the video below for a tutorial.

Program Cancellation

There was low or no registration. You will be notified and receive a full refund for any programs we have canceled.