Brantford’s Woodman Pool to open daily starting Saturday, June 27

Brantford, ON – The City of Brantford’s Woodman Pool (491 Grey St.) is open daily, including summer holidays, starting Saturday, June 27, 2026. The heated outdoor 25-metre pool includes an accessible ramp and walk-in entry with a water bucket splash feature. Woodman Pool offers Public and Length Swims, Aquafit, and Swim Lessons for residents. 

“Our aquatics team is looking forward to welcoming everyone back for another season of swimming,” says David Ferguson, Manager of Arena and Aquatics Operations at the City of Brantford. “We’re thrilled to announce that Toonie Tuesday Public Swims will now be offered every Tuesday all summer long, so visitors can enjoy a swim for only $2.” 

Woodman Pool will be open daily from Saturday, June 27, 2026 through Labour Day, Monday, September 7, 2026. The pool will be open Saturday and Sunday for Length Swims from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Public Swims from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Monday to Friday for Length Swims from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Public Swims from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Swimmers must be aged 15 or over to attend length swimming. All ages are welcome to enjoy public swimming however Swim Admission Requirements will be in effect. Aquafit Pool Fitness classes will be offered from July 8 to August 26, 2026 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for those aged 13 and over, and will not be offered on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Washrooms and change areas are available to patrons.

The outdoor pool will also be open for all summer holidays for length swimming from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and public swimming from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Canada Day (Wednesday, July 1, 2026), the Civic Holiday (Monday, August 3, 2026) and Labour Day, (Monday, September 7, 2026).

Woodman Pool offers a variety of passes including Daily Visit Swim and Pool Fitness Passes, 10-Visit Swim and Pool Fitness Passes, and Season Swim Passes. New this year, visitors can purchase a 10-Visit Swim Pass, 10-Visit Pool Fitness Pass or Season Swim Passes online by visiting www.Brantford.ca/ACTIVEnet.

Outdoor Swim Lessons will be offered this summer from Tuesday to Friday with four lessons per week, for two weeks, in July and August. Register online at www.Brantford.ca/ACTIVEnet or in person at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre (254 North Park St.).

Find swimming and pool fitness schedules, rates and more by visiting Brantford.ca/WoodmanPool or by calling 519-759-4150.

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