City of Brantford celebrates new waterslide at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre

Ribbon cutting at the bottom of a waterslide

BRANTFORD, ON – Today, the City of Brantford welcomed community members to celebrate the official reopening of the waterslide at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis, MP Larry Brock, MPP Will Bouma, Brantford Councillors, Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre lifeguards, and day campers, cut the ribbon to officially open the new waterslide to the public. The new waterslide is a family-friendly 50-foot enclosed fibreglass curved slide that extends outside of the building and back down into a splash down pool inside.

Over 150 people attended the event which included a Public Swim with upbeat music, pool toys and colouring activities. Located at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre at 254 North Park St., the waterslide is now open for all Public Swims offered from Monday to Friday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. until August 31, 2025. Starting Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Public Swims will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Regular swim admission rates apply. Terrific Public Swims are offered from September 2, 2025 to March 22, 2026 from 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. for $3 per person. As per Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) regulations, waterslide riders must successfully complete a swim test and be 48 inches/120 centimetres tall to ride.

Find swim schedules, rates and more by visiting waynegretzkysportscentre.ca or by calling 519-756-9900.

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“The federal government is proud to support these upgrades through the Canada Community-Building Fund. This investment helps ensure that Brantford residents have access to safe, modern, and reliable recreational spaces where families can come together, stay active, and build lasting memories.”- The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure

“The updated waterslide is a great addition to Brantford’s state-of-the-art swimming facilities, offering exciting recreational opportunities for both residents and visitors to enjoy. The City of Brantford is grateful to receive support from the Government of Canada’s Canada Community-Building Fund for fully funding this project with an investment of $675,000.” - Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis

About the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF)

The CCBF is a permanent, predictable, and stable source of funding for municipal infrastructure, helping to enable strong, sustainable, and vibrant communities across Canada. In Ontario, the CCBF is administered by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

Photo caption: (left to right): Lifeguard, Carson Ion-Ciccotelli, Councillor Mandy Samwell, Lily Trickett, Councillor Dan McCreary, MP Larry Brock, Councillor Greg Martin, Eliza Bolton Blue, Mayor Kevin Davis, Anderson Curtis, Brooks Curtis, Councillor Richard Carpenter, MPP Will Bouma, lifeguard, Mackenzie Crayne.

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Media Contact:

Sharon Sayles
Communications Advisor, Communications and Community Engagement
City of Brantford | 519-757-2840 | ssayles@brantford.ca