Winnipeg, MB – As of July 30, all staff from the Community Services Department who were temporarily laid off as a result of COVID-19 have been recalled. The final group of recalls was completed enabling the City to reopen a number of recreation facilities.
Beginning today, August 4, four more wading pools are reopening:
- Central Corydon Community Centre, 1 Sir John Franklin Rd.
- Ducharme Park, 65 Morrow Ave.
- Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre, 510 King St.
- Elmwood Winter Club, 75 Brazier St.
Two more locations will be open Thursday, August 6:
- Bruce Park, 1966 Portage Ave.
- King Edward & Ness Playground, 334 King Edward St.
Social distancing is required and individuals must maintain a distance of at least two metres from every other individual while queuing to enter the pool, on the pool deck, and in the water; however, this does not apply to people who can demonstrate that they are living together in the same household.
Limited use of washrooms will be available.
For hours of operation and more information, please visit City of Winnipeg – Wading Pools.
Swimming Lessons
Swimming lessons will resume exclusively at Pan Am Pool, beginning on August 10. Registration for lessons begins on Wednesday, August 5 at 8 a.m. Morning lessons will run between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Afternoon lessons will run between 4:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.
All swimming lessons will be 45 minutes each, with staggered start and end times to help reduce congregations at entrance/exit. To see the full selection of classes being offered, visit winnipeg.ca/leisureonline. Register at leisureONLINE or contact 311.
Access to lockers and change rooms/showers will be limited and spaced out to follow social distancing guidelines. Please come dressed to swim and ready to use the pool.
Children participating in lessons are asked to practice frequent handwashing and maintain two metres of space away from their peers and other swimmers, in accordance with social distancing guidelines.
Parents are strongly encouraged to accompany their child in the water in an effort to ensure distancing, and they may be asked to accompany their child in the water should the child be unable to maintain two metres between themselves and other swimmers when asked.
Facilities Reopening
Additional City facilities will be opening in stages, starting next week on Monday, August 10.
The following indoor pool facilities will open on Monday, August 10:
- Margaret Grant Pool, 625 Dalhousie Dr.
Seven Oaks Pool, 444 Adsum Dr. - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool, 644 Parkdale St.
- Sergeant Tommy Prince Place, 90 Sinclair St.
Weight room access in the following recreation and leisure facilities will open on Monday, August 17:
- Fort Rouge Leisure Centre, 625 Osborne St.
- Freight House Recreation Centre, #1 – 200 Isabel St.
- Peguis Trail Health & Fitness Centre, 1400 Rothesay St.
- Sergeant Tommy Prince Place, 90 Sinclair St.
Based on facility capacities, limited services include public swim, free swim, and fitness services. Services will not include swimming lessons, fitness drop-in (i.e. Aquafit), general facility reservation bookings, or drop-in programming.
Residents are encouraged to book swim blocks and fitness blocks prior to arriving at the facilities, as there is no guarantee of available blocks for registration upon arrival. The blocks will be offered on a week-by-week basis and reservations can be made up to 30 minutes in advance of the pre-reserved time (space permitting). Every Thursday, another week of swim and fitness blocks will be added to what’s available for registration.
Register at leisureONLINE to reserve an available block, or contact 311 for assistance in registering. Residents can also register on-site for available blocks, as facilities open.
For more information, please visit winnipeg.ca/recreation
Residents are required to self-assess for COVID-19 symptoms. Please do not visit pools or facilities if you are experiencing any symptoms. For more information on the City’s response to COVID-19, see winnipeg.ca/COVID-19.