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Outdoor Rotary Pool

The Alliston Rotary Pool opens Monday, June 30, 2025 and closes at the end of the day on Sunday, August 31,2025.

Save the Date for Summer Camp and Aquatics Registration!

Program Sneak Peek: Tuesday, April 22 at 7 AM
Program Registration opens: Tuesday, May 6 at 7 AM

Admission Fees & Guidelines

Admission Fees

Every person entering the pool area is subject to an entrance fee.

Admission

Preschool

(0-4 years)

Child

(5-17 years)

Adult

(18+)

Senior

(60+)

Family

(maximum 2 adults, 3 children)

Single swim

$1.50

$4.00

$5.00

$4.00

$13.75

Group rate per person, 10 people minimum per group, $3.00.

Public Swim Passes

You can purchase a swim pass for access to public swim times at the Alliston Outdoor Rotary Pool.

You must purchase a swim pass at the Alliston/New Tecumseth Recreation Centre or Tottenham Community & Fitness Centre. All family members must be present for photos to be taken for membership cards.

Pass Type	Fee (plus HST)
Individual swim pass	$91.00
Family pass - maximum of 2 adults, 3 children or a combination of 1 adult, 4 children	$182.00
Additional Family Member	$35.50

A 20% non-resident fee is applicable to all membership and passes.

Photography at the Pool

Photography and filming are not permitted during registered programs or drop-in activities. To ensure the safety, comfort and privacy of all patrons using our facilities, use of electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops are not permitted in certain areas of Town facilities. This is due to the integrated cameras that may impose on personal privacy. These spaces include program rooms, changing areas, showers and bathrooms.

The privacy and comfort of patrons in important to us. Town staff may take photos for marketing purposes, but permission will be obtained in advance from the participants.

Rules and Regulations

Please follow our pool rules and regulations:

Obey the lifeguard at all times.
Arrive early as entry is first come first serve and pre-determined capacities must be maintained.
Please adhere to all rules and regulations in place when visiting our facilities.
We may close the pool at any time for safety reasons.
Please do not bring any floating devices or toys.
You must form a line when the pool reaches maximum capacity.

Swim Cancellations & Refunds

Please review weather conditions prior to entering the pool. Swimming will take place during a light rain, as long as there is not any thunder or lightning.
Refunds will not be provided if the pool is closed due to inclement weather.
In the event of a pool fouling or mechanical issue, a complimentary pass may be provided as determined by staff onsite.

Supervision

There are age restrictions and required supervision to ensure the safety of our visitors.

Children 5 years & under, 6 - 9 years who do not pass the facility swim test must be supervised by an individual who is 14 years or older, is dressed in proper swim attire, pays the daily admission fee, and remains in the water. The parent or guardian is responsible for the child's direct supervision, must be within arms-reach of the child at all times and must be able to give immediate assistance if needed.
Children 6 - 9 years who pass the facility swim test must be supervised by an individual who is 14 years or older, is dressed in proper swim attire, pays the daily admission fee, and remains within the pool enclosure.
Children 10 - 13 years, may swim unaccompanied, however must be supervised by an individual 14 years of older, pays the daily admission fee and remains within the pool enclosure.

Supervision Required by Age
Age	Supervision Required	Maximum
5 years and under	1 parent/guardian (14+)	Maximum 2 non-swimmers within arm's reach
6 - 9 years and under	1 parent/guardian (14+)	Maximum of 6 non-swimmers all in Personal Flotation Devices (PFD's) within arm's reach. Parent/guardian supervises in the water.
10 - 13 years	1 parent/guardian (14+)	Supervising parent/guardian (14+) must remain within the pool enclosure. No maximum number of swimmers.

Swimming Attire

Bathing/swimming attire is defined as clothing that is clean and is used specifically for the purpose of swimming only.
For persons wishing to cover up, we suggest a t-shirt and leggings over your swimsuit (clothing should allow the participant to move through the water safely)
Children who are not toilet trained must wear appropriate swim diapers made for swimming pool use. Disposable diapers are not permitted in the water.
For Adults with challenges with their bladder or bowels, you must wear a garment that restricts leakage around the waist and legs.
As an additional safety measure, we suggest that long hair is tied back &/or wear a bathing cap.

Swim Tests

Facility Swim Tests are required for anyone who is 6 - 9 years of age, who is interested in swimming alone.

A Swim Test consists of:

Demonstrating your swimming skills
Swimming continuously for 30 metres
Treading water for one minute

Lifeguards offer Swim Tests during any of the scheduled drop in swim times. They will provide a red or green wristband to everyone who completes the test. Individuals who are 10 years and older are not required to complete a swim test.

A lifeguard can ask you to demonstrate your swimming skills for safety reasons at any time.

Drop In Swim Activities

Explore the daily activities that are offered at the pool.

The Town of New Tecumseth has an Aquatic Wheelchair onsite at the Alliston Rotary Pool. To reserve use of the chair please speak to a Lifeguard on duty upon arriving at the pool.

Drop-in Swim Activity Times

View drop-in swim activities scheduled at the Outdoor Rotary Pool.

Drop-In Swim Activities

Adaptive Swim

Adaptive swim is designed for individuals with special needs. We invite all caregivers and individuals to try this quieter swim time. Caregivers are not charged admission.

Family Swim (children up to 13 years)

Family Swim offers an opportunity for parents or guardians (aged 14 and older) to enjoy quality time with their children in a safe and relaxed atmosphere. We encourage caregivers and their young children to take advantage of this quieter swim session. To maintain a safe and enjoyable environment, the supervision ratio for children ages 9 and under, who do not pass the facility swim test (swim tests are available to ages 6-9), is one parent/guardian per two children, or one parent/guardian per six children if they are wearing lifejackets.

Lane Swim (14 years+)

During lane swimming, the deep end of the pool is divided into lanes so that determined swimmers can benefit from a structured environment and concentrate on their strokes.

Public Swim

Public Swim is for people of all ages and abilities, whether you are an advanced swimmer or new to the aquatic world, to enjoy our pool.

Free Swimming!

The Alliston Rotary Pool has free swimming on Friday nights! Join us every Friday in the summer 5:30pm-7:30pm for theme nights!

Check back for theme details.

Registered Swim Activities

The Town of New Tecumseth offers outdoor swim fitness programs including Aqua Zumba and Aqua Fit. You can register in advance for aqua fitness programs. You must be at least 14 years of age or older to participate. Aqua Fitness programs are free for fitness membership pass holders.

You can register up to 6 days in advance or drop-in to a fitness class. Classes are 45 minutes in length.

Aqua Zumba

Aqua Zumba is structured like a standard Zumba class. Aqua Zumba entails dancing to motivational music with unique dance moves and combinations—except it's in water. Low-impact, high-energy aquatic exercise!

Aqua Fit

Aquafit is water based fitness class aimed at enhancing muscle strength and cardiovascular health. Exercising in the water provides resistance, which helps tone muscles while minimizing the joint strain often associated with land-based workouts.