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The City of Stratford owns and operates the Stratford Lions Pool from June until the end of August each season. We have a Pre-season, Regular season and Post-season schedule. 

Amenities

  • Heated pools: 25 meter, 6-lane deep and Zero-depth beach entry (into 25 meter leisure) pools
  • Spray Water Features
  • Changerooms
  • Washroom Facilities
  • Accessible

News Items

March 1, 2025 - Swim Lesson Registration Opens

On March 1, 2025 at 12:00am, swimming lesson registration will open for our 2025 swim season. 

Register for swim lessons

June 1, 2025 - Purchase 2025 Swim Season Passes Online

We offer swim season passes for purchase at the Stratford Lions Pool and online. Children, Youth, Seniors, Adults and Family asses are available. Swim passes are available to purchase starting June 1, 2025.

To purchase your pass online:

  • Log into your Recreation Registration Account
  • Once logged in, choose "Memberships"

June 6, 2025 - Lions Pool Opens for the 2025 Season

On June 6th, the Stratford Lions Pool will open, and our pre-season schedule will be offered until June 27th. Please see below for our 2025 Pre-Season schedule.

Swim Schedules (2025)

  • Open, family and length swims are offered on a first-come, first serve basis and do not require pre-registration. Simply show up at the facility pay for your swim and be admitted. 
  • Water fitness classes run June 30 - August 24, weekdays from 11 - 11:45am or 4 - 4:45pm, and do not require pre-registration. Admission per class is $5.25 and is payable at the admission gates.   
  • Before attending a swim activity, please check our closures and cancellations page for up-to-date information.

Pre-Season: June 6 - June 27, 2025

Monday to Friday
TimeSwim Type

4:30 - 5:30pm

Lengths

6 - 8pm

Open Swim

Saturday and Sunday
TimeSwim Type

2 -4 pm

Open Swim

4:30 - 5:30pm

Lengths

6 - 8pm

Open Swim

Regular season: June 28 - August 24, 2025

Monday to Friday
TimeSwim Type

7 – 8am

Lengths 

7 - 10am

Bronze Lessons

8 – 9am

Swim Team

9am - 12pm

Swim Lessons

11 - 11:45am 

Water Fitness

12:15 – 1pm

Lengths (Lap Pool) & Family Swim (Splash Pool)

1:15 – 2:15pm

City Day Camps - except Tuesday (Private Rental)

2:30 – 4pm

Open Swim

4 – 6pm

Swim Lessons

5:30 – 6:15pm

Lengths & Swim Lessons

6:30 – 8:30pm

Open Swim

Saturday and Sunday
TimeSwim Type

12 – 1pm

Lengths (Lap Pool) & Family Swim (Splash Pool)

1 – 1:45pm

Family Swim

2 – 4pm

Open Swim

5 – 6pm

Lengths 

6:30 – 8:30pm

Open Swim


Post Season Schedule

 August 25 - August 31, 2025 
TimeSwim Type
12:30 - 1:30pm Lengths & Family Swim
2 - 4pm Open Swim
4:15 - 5:15pm Lengths & Family Swim
5:30 - 7:30pm Open Swim

Admission Rates (2025)

We offer swim season passes for purchase at the Stratford Lions Pool and online after June 1, 2025. To purchase your pass online:

  1. Log into your Recreation Registration Account
  2. Once logged in, choose "Memberships"

Stratford Lions Pool Schedule of Fees
TypeSingle SwimSeason Pass (on sale June 1, 2024)
Children (under 2) Free Free
Children (2 - 15 years) $4.25 $94 (login to buy online)
Youth (16 - 18 years) $4.25 $107 (login to buy online)
Seniors (55 years +) $4.25 $115 (login to buy online)
Adults (19 - 54 years) $4.25 $155 (login to buy online)
Family (2 adults & 2 children) $15 $295 (login to buy online)
Water Fitness (16 years +) $5.25 NA
Private Rentals See Birthdays & Corporate Rentals

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