Recreation

Length Swim

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Program description

This program provides divided lanes of continuous length swimming. Assess the pace of other swimmers before choosing a lane, and refer to the “Length/Lane Swimming Etiquette” sign to ensure a positive experience at the pool. Length swimmers must be able to swim full lengths comfortably. 

You may also be interested in: Leisure swim - 18+/Length

Offered at the following locations:

Ancaster Aquatic Centre
47 Meadowbrook Dr., Ancaster
Phone: 905-546-2424 ext. 1061


Dates & Times
September 30 to  December 2
Monday, 6:30 to 8 am
Monday, 12 noon to 1:30 pm
Tuesday, 6:30 to 8 am
Tuesday, 12 noon to 1:30 pm
Tuesday, 8:30 to 9:30 pm
Wednesday, 6:30 to 8 am
Wednesday, 12 noon to 1:30 pm
Thursday, 6:30 to 8 am
Thursday, 12 noon to 1:30 pm
Thursday, 8:30 to 9:30 pm
Friday, 6:30 to 8 am
Friday, 12 noon to 1:30 pm
Saturday, 12:45 to 2 pm
Sunday, 12:45 to 2 pm

Closed: Monday, October 14 

Ancaster Lions Outdoor Pool
263 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster
Phone: 905-648-1930

Dates & Times
Closed for the season

Bennetto Community Centre
450 Hughson St. North, Hamilton
Phone: 905-546-4944

Dates & Times
September 30 to December 2
Monday, 12 noon to 1 pm
Monday, 8 to 8:45 pm *
Tuesday, 12 noon to 1 pm
Wednesday, 12 noon to 1 pm
Wednesday, 8 to 8:45 pm *
Thursday, 12 noon to 1 pm
Friday, 12 noon to 1 pm
Saturday, 12 noon to 1:00 pm **

* 1 lane available 
** 3 lanes available

Closed: Monday, October 14 

Central Memorial Recreation Centre
93 West Ave. South, Hamilton
Phone: 905-546-4939

Dates & Times
September 30 to December 2
Monday, 10:45 am to 1 pm*
Monday,  7:30 to 8:30 pm*
Tuesday, 10:45 am to 1 pm*
Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30 pm*
Wednesday, 10:45 am to 1 pm*
Wednesday 6:30 to 8:30 pm*
Thursday, 10:45 am to 1 pm*
Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 pm*
Friday, 10:45 am to 1 pm*
Friday, 7 to 8 pm*
Saturday, 12:30 to 2:30 pm*
Sunday, 10:30 to 11:55 am

* Shared  pool

Closed: Monday, October 14 

 

Dalewood Recreation Centre
1150 Main St. West, Hamilton
Phone: 905-546-4946

Dates & Times
September 30 to December 2
Wednesday, 7:50 to 9:30 pm

Dundas Community Pool
39 Market Street South, Dundas
Phone: 905-540‐6694

Dates & Times
September 30 to December 2
Monday, 11:30 am to 1 pm
Monday, 8:45 to 9:45 pm
Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30 am
Tuesday, 11:30 am to 1 pm
Wednesday, 11:30 am to 1 pm
Wednesday, 8:45 to 9:45 pm
Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 am
Thursday, 11:30 am to 1 pm
Friday, 6:30 to 8:30 am
Friday, 11:30 am to 1 pm
Friday, 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Saturday, 1 to 2:30 pm
Sunday, 12 noon to 1:30 pm

Closed: Monday, October 14 

Green Acres Outdoor Pool
50 Randall Ave., Stoney Creek
Phone: 905-662-1770

Dates & Times
Closed for the season

Hill Park Recreation Centre
305 South Bend Rd. East, Hamilton
Phone: 905-546-4920

Dates & Times
September 30 to December 2
Monday, 9 to 10 pm
Tuesday, 9 to 10 pm
Wednesday, 9 to 10 pm
Thursday, 9 to 10 pm

Closed: Monday, October 14

Inch Park Outdoor Pool
400 Queensdale Ave., Hamilton
Phone: 905-540-5068

Dates & Times
Closed for the season

Jimmy Thompson Pool
1099 King St. East, Hamilton
Phone: 905-546-4768

Dates & Times
September 30 to December 2
Monday, 7:30 to 9:15 pm**
Tuesday, 11:00 am to 1 pm*
Wednesday, 7:35 to 8:45 pm*
Thursday, 11 am to 1 pm*
Friday, 7 to 8 pm**
Saturday, 12:05 pm to 1 pm*

* Shared pool
** 2 lanes available 

Closed: Monday, October 14 

Norman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre
192 Wentworth Street North, Hamilton
Phone: 905-546-3122

Dates & Times
September 30 to December 2
Monday, 12:35 to 2 pm *
Monday, 8:35 to 9:30 pm *
Tuesday, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm *
Wednesday, 12:35 to 2 pm *
Thursday, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm *
Thursday, 8:05 to 9:30 pm *
Friday, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm *
Saturday, 10 to 11 am *
Sunday, 11 am to 12 noon

* Shared pool

Closed: Monday, October 14 

Rosedale Outdoor Pool
30 Greenhill Ave., Hamilton
Phone: 905-546-3724

Dates & Times
Closed for the season

Ryerson Recreation Centre
251 Duke Street, Hamilton
Phone: 905-546-3111

Dates & Times
September 30 to December 2
Monday, 1:05 to 2:05 pm
Monday, 8 to 9:15 pm
Tuesday, 7 to 8 pm
Wednesday, 1:05 to 2:05 pm
Wednesday, 8 to 9:15 pm
Thursday, 8 to 9:15 pm
Friday, 1:05 to 2:05 pm
Friday, 7 to 8:15 pm
Saturday, 12 noon to 1:30 pm

Closed: Monday, October 14 

Sir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre
145 Magnolia Drive, Hamilton
905-546-2554

Dates & Times
September 30 to December 2
Monday, 9 to 10 pm
Tuesday, 9:15 to 10 pm
Wednesday, 9 to 10 pm
Thursday, 9:15 to 10 pm
Saturday, 12 noon to 1 pm
Sunday, 12 noon to 1 pm

Closed: Monday, October 14  

Westmount Recreation Centre
35 Lynbrook Drive, Hamilton
Phone: 905-546-4932

Dates & Times
September 30 to December 2
Monday, 6:30 am to 1:45 pm
Monday, 4:30 to 5:30 pm
Monday, 8:15 to 9:30 pm
Tuesday, 6:30 am to 1 pm
Tuesday, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Wednesday, 6:30 am to 1:45 pm
Wednesday, 4:30 to 5:30 pm
Wednesday, 8:15 to 9:30pm
Thursday, 6:30 am to 1 pm
Thursday,  6:30 to 9:30 pm
Friday, 6:30 am to 1:45 pm
Friday, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Saturday 7:30 to 9 am
Sunday, 10:30 am to 3 pm
Sunday, 6 to 8 pm

Closed: Monday, October 14 

Cancelled: Sunday, October 20 10:30 am to 1 pm
Resumes at 1 pm*

HIGH FIVE Accreditation

High Five logoCity of Hamilton recreation programs are committed to ensuring Healthy Child Development for participants and are accredited members of HIGH FIVE®, which is built on the belief that all children deserve to have sport and recreation experiences that support his or her healthy development.

HIGH FIVE® is Canada’s quality standard for children’s programs. The City of Hamilton Recreation Division is a HIGH FIVE® Accredited Organization and as such serves as the benchmark for excellence in children’s recreation and sport programming, focused on healthy child development and offering the highest recognized levels of quality and safety. Our staff are trained in the Principles of Healthy Child Development and our programs are evaluated using the Quest 2 Tool. HIGH FIVE® makes a difference by giving every child the chance to benefit from quality programs.