It’s time to make a splash at the Thornhill Outdoor Pool!

Open for the season and ready for swimmers!

The temperature outside is heating up, which means it’s time to grab your swim gear and make a splash! The City of Vaughan’s Thornhill Outdoor Pool, located at 26 Old Yonge St., is OPEN on a modified schedule. The facility features a 30-metre, five-lane swimming pool and an accessible shallow-water pool with beach entry. 

For the remainder of June, the City’s outdoor pool will offer the following programs on weekends only: 

• Aquafitness from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
• Length swim from 11 a.m. to noon
• Rec swim from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

The outdoor pool will be open on Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1, operating on the following holiday schedule: 

• Aquafitness from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
• Length swim from 11 a.m. to noon
• Recreational swims from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The full schedule takes effect on Monday, June 30 to Monday, Sept. 1, and includes designated times for recreational, length and parent and tot swims, as well as aquafitness classes: 

Aquafitness:

• Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday from 7:50 a.m. to 8:35 a.m., 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., and alternating between Saturday and Sunday each week, from 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

Length swim:

• Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
• Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to noon and, alternating between Saturday and Sunday each week, from 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Parent and tot:

• Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
• Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon

Recreational swim:

• Monday to Friday from noon to 2 p.m., 2:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday from 12:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Plan your swim!

Registration and pre-payment are available for your convenience one week in advance of all scheduled swims at vaughan.ca/OutdoorPool. Limited spots will be available for walk-ins prior to the start of a recreational activity. 

The Thornhill Outdoor Pool is cashless. Debit, credit or cheque are acceptable forms of payment. For schedules and fees, visit vaughan.ca/swim.

Lifeguards and swim instructors wanted

Teaching a life-saving skill or saving a life – it doesn’t get more rewarding than that! Lifeguards and swim instructors are prestigious part-time jobs that look impressive on a college/university application or resume – and we’re always hiring. With eleven pools to choose from, plus flexible shifts, it’s a job that can work around any schedule. Applying is easy! View job requirements and postings at vaughan.ca/RecJobs. 

About RecAssist
RecAssist is the City of Vaughan’s fee assistance program, designed to ensure residents of all incomes can participate in active-living opportunities and experiences. Qualified recipients receive financial support to participate in a wide range of recreation programs at community centres and other City facilities across Vaughan. For more information about making a donation or applying for RecAssist, visit vaughan.ca/RecAssist, email rec@vaughan.ca or call 905-832‑2281.

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