Specific supervision and height requirements are in place for admission to City of Winnipeg pools. Minimum height requirements are site specific and are measured at the top of the shoulder.
The onsite supervisor has the right to allow or prevent access to any part of the pool or the pool in its entirety should there be any safety concerns regarding the patron’s use of the facility.
Printable copy of Pool Entry, Admission and Safety Guidelines (PDF, 305KB)
Patrons are encouraged to bring their own lifejackets/PFDs.
Other than PFDs no other pool equipment will be provided.
Supervision Requirements
Children under the age of 7 will not be allowed entry into the pool unless accompanied by a parent/guardian/caregiver at a ratio of 1 (parent/guardian/caregiver) to 4 (children).
Children under the age of 7
Who cannot swim:
- Must be accompanied in the water by a parent/guardian/caregiver at a ratio of 1 (parent/guardian/caregiver) to 4 (children)
- Parent/guardian/caregiver must be within arm’s reach of the children
- Must wear a lifejacket/PFD (personal flotation device)
- Are restricted to the shallow end
Who can swim:
- Must be accompanied in the water by a parent/guardian/caregiver at a ratio of 1 (parent/guardian/caregiver) to 4 (children)
- Parent/guardian/caregiver must be within arm’s reach of the children
- Upon demonstration of swimming ability may enter the pool without a lifejacket/PFD (personal flotation device)
Children 7 years and older
Who do not meet the height requirement & cannot swim:
- Must be accompanied in the water by a parent/guardian/caregiver at a ratio of 1 (parent/guardian/caregiver) to 4 (children)
- Parent/guardian/caregiver must be within arm’s reach of the children
- Must wear a lifejacket/PFD (personal flotation device)
- Are restricted to the shallow end
Who do not meet the height requirement & can swim:
- Must be accompanied in the water by a parent/guardian/caregiver at a ratio of 1 (parent/guardian/caregiver) to 4 (children)
- Upon demonstration of swimming ability may enter the pool without a lifejacket/PFD (personal flotation device)
Who meet the height requirement & cannot swim:
- Are restricted to the shallow end.
- A lifejacket/PFD (personal flotation device) is optional.
Who meet the height requirement & can swim:
- Are able to swim independently in the shallow end
- Upon demonstration of swimming ability may enter deeper water without a lifejacket/PFD (personal flotation device)