Swimming Pool & Splash Pad

Centennial Park is home to our outdoor swimming pool and Splash Pad.

Plan for a quick visit, or stay for the day! Kelly's Beach, the Splash Pad and the Pool are all located at Centennial Park and offer a beautiful view of the St. Lawrence River.

The information contained below will prepare you for participating in our future summer programming in partnership with the YMCA of Eastern Ontario. Please take the time to read through prior to registering for programs and visiting our facility. Questions can be directed to the Manager of Community Services at sjoudoinmiller@prescott.ca. For registration specific questions, please contact the YMCA at 613-342-7961, ext 75. To contact the pool building directly, call 613-925-0762.

View the 2023 swimming lesson program guide here.

Check back here for the 2023 Pool Schedule.

Online registration opens Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 at 8AM. Registration is available through the YMCA website at https://eo.ymca.ca/onlineregistration. Registrants do not need to be a member of the YMCA to register for pool programming in Prescott. If you have questions during the registration process, please call the YMCA at 613-342-7961, ext 75.

A limited number of PFDs are available to borrow for those who do not have their own. We will not be loaning goggles or water toys this season.

This season we will be offering both Aquafit and Fitness Swim sessions: Aquafit Program- An instructed fitness class with participants completing their workout in the pool. There is no charge for Aquafit.

Fitness Swim - A time for those looking for a quieter environment to focus on exercises in the pool. There is no charge for Fitness Swim.

In the event of a clap of thunder or lightning there are no lessons for 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder and 30 minutes after lightning. In the event of a thunderstorm, you are welcome to call the pool to ask about the situation. In the event of pouring rain, the pool will be closed if we are unable to see the bottom of the pool. We are unable to make up group lessons missed due to thunderstorms, mechanical problems or necessary maintenance procedures (such as for pool fouling).

Swim Team A: Swimmers aged 6 to 10, having completed Seal level (or equivalent) and able to swim at least two lengths of the pool (any stroke) are welcome.

Swim Team B: Swimmers aged 11-16, having completed Seal level (or equivalent) and able to swim at least two lengths of the pool (any stroke) are welcome.

Please review the YMCA Admission Standards and Swim Test Standards noted in the sections below.

Children between the ages of 0 and 5 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at least 16 years of age and responsible for their direct supervision and must be within arm’s reach with a maximum of two children for each parent or guardian (2:1).
Children between 6 and 9 years of age who:
- Successful swim test: are permitted to swim unaccompanied. However, the parent or guardian must remain in the pool area and be responsible for the child(ren)’s supervision.
- Unsuccessful swim test: must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at least 16 years of age and responsible for their direct supervision and must be within arm’s reach. The ratio of non-swimmers to parent or guardian may be a maximum of two bathers to one parent or guardian (2:1) for children between the ages of 6 and 9.
Children 10+ years of age are permitted to swim unaccompanied. You can ask them to swim test if you are worried about their safety, however if they do not pass you can only ask them to stay in the shallow end and not enforce a parent being in the pool.
Children who successfully complete the swim test will receive a green wrist band. This information will be recorded so the child will not have to perform the test each time he/she visits the pool.
Swim tests are performed by Head Instructors and off duty Lifeguards.

Swim 25 meters from shallow end to deep end along a wall without stopping or touching the wall/bottom
Jump into the deep water from side of pool
Surface from jump and tread 30s without touching a wall
While swimming 25 meters, the child must:
- Complete the entire distance
- Swim continuously
- Swim with face in
- Show ability to take breath
- Not touch the bottom
- Not stop and rest

While jumping into the deep water from side of pool, the child must:
- Jump into deep water from side of pool
- Jump away from the side with comfort
- Surface from jump and swim to side
- Easily surfaces to top of water
When treading water for 30s, the child must:
- Keep his/her head out of the water the whole time
- Appear comfortable
- Be able to move comfortably to side

Splash Pad

The Splash Pad will be open for the season on May 19, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Splash Pad is a great way to cool off during those hot summer days and experience a wonderful view of the St. Lawrence River at the same time! Located in Centennial Park along with Kelly's Beach, Centennial Pool, and Playground of Angels, the Splash Pad is fun for the whole family. Public washrooms are on-site, located next to the Splash Pad.

Centennial Park - located at 30 Mary Street, south of King Street West (located behind Prescott Family Medical Centre, between Centennial Public Pool and Playground of Angels play structure)

The Splash Pad will be open for the season on May 19, 2023 to mid-September, daily between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Municipal parking lot located at 525 Water Street West, west of Mary Street (between Walker House Adult Recreation Centre and the tennis courts)
King Street West, south side (between Katarina's Coffee Shop and Canadian Coast Guard)
No parking available at the bottom of St Lawrence Street

We'd like to remind our residents to use common sense when enjoying the splash pad and to consider the following rules:

• Vacate the splash pad area during thunderstorms

• Children aged 10 years and under must be accompanied by an adult

• Parents/guardians must supervise their child(ren) at all times

• Profanity, improper behavior, and intoxication are not permitted

• No running, rough play or climbing on components

• No glass, food or beverages allowed in the splash pad area

• No smoking in the splash pad area

• No animals are permitted in the splash pad area

• Swim diapers must be worn by infants and others depending upon continence ability

• Do not change diapers in the splash pad area

• Persons with open sores or rashes are not permitted

• Persons experiencing nausea, vomiting or diarrhea are not permitted

• Do not drink splash pad water

• Do not sit on the geysers or drains

• Do not put your eye in contact with any water spray device

• Water shoes, bare feet, or CLEAN gym shoes only

• No equipment of any type permitted (accessibility devices exempt)

• Vehicles of any type, bicycles, skateboards, scooters, and roller blades are not permitted

• Do not carry mud onto the splash pad

Please report any problems or safety concerns to (613) 925-2812 ext. 6200

Town of Prescott
360 Dibble Street West
Prescott, ON
K0E 1T0
Phone: 613-925-2812
Fax: 613-925-4381
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