Registered Programs - Pre-registration is required for registered programs. Register online at e-PLAY or pay in-person at one of our recreation facilities (A.F.L.C. or S.A.R.C.).
Aquatics & Swim Programs
Pool Locations
Aurora Family Leisure Complex (A.F.L.C.) - 135 Industrial Parkway North
Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (S.A.R.C.) - 1400 Wellington Street East
Notice: The A.F.L.C. Pool will be closed from Monday, March 10 to Sunday, March 23 for annual maintenance. Please see below for available swim times at the S.A.R.C. Pool during this closure.
Swimming Drop-In Schedules
The Town of Aurora offers drop-in Lane and Leisure swims. Please see below for the most up-to-date Public Swim seasonal schedules. Swim schedules are subject to change.
Pool members have access to all drop-in programs. Please visit our Fitness Centre webpage to learn more about our Pool memberships.
Lane Swim: For those wishing to utilize the pool for fitness and endurance. Participants are asked to swim continuously and in the lane appropriate to their speed.
Therapy Pool: Intended for swimmers of all ages to use the Therapy Pool only, but not exclusive to therapeutic purposes. Limited equipment may be provided at this time. Therapy Pool is only available at the S.A.R.C.
Silver Swimmers: This program is to provide Older Adult Swimmers (55 yrs+) an opportunity to use the pool in a comfortable self-paced atmosphere with other older adult swimmers. This is a chance to get into the water and swim, or exercise at your own pace.
Leisure Swim: Fun and enjoyment for all ages.
Sensory Swim: Intended for swimmers who have sensory sensitivity and would benefit from swimming in a pool environment with reduced sensory stimulus. Sensory Swim times are open to swimmers of all ages and abilities. Sensory Swim is only available at the A.F.L.C. Pool. See full details below.
SA.R.C. Pool – Summer 2025: June 30 to September 1, 2025
Day
Lane Swim & Therapy Pool
Leisure Swim
Mon & Thu
6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Tue & Wed
6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Fri
6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Sat & Sun
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, July 1: Canada Day – Holiday Hours
9:00am - 11:00am – Lane Swim
11:15am - 12:45pm – Leisure Swim
Monday, August 4: Civic Day – Holiday Hours
9:00am - 11:00am – Lane Swim
11:15am - 12:45pm – Leisure Swim
Sensory Swim
Going swimming at an indoor or outdoor pool can be an overwhelming sensory experience for individuals with autism, sensory or other learning disabilities. The Town of Aurora is proud to introduce a Sensory Swim geared towards those who have sensory sensitivity and would benefit from swimming in a pool environment with reduced sensory stimulus.
Intended for swimmers who have sensory sensitivity and would benefit from swimming in a pool environment with reduced sensory stimulus. Sensory Swim times are open to swimmers of all ages and abilities. During this time, there will be no background auditory music or announcements, and reduced number of swimmers per swim. Sensory Swim is only available at the A.F.L.C. Pool.
How can I better support those who have sensory sensitivity issues?
Some swimmers may find the following items beneficial:
Ear bands or ear buds
Swim cap
Swim friendly lifejacket or Personal Floatation Device (P.F.D.)
Swimming goggles
Nose clips
Full bathing suit
Sensory Swim Schedules - Location: A.F.L.C. Pool
Sensory Swim – Winter 2025: January 4 to March 9, 2025
Day
Sensory Swim
Sun
1:30pm to 2:30pm
Sensory Swim Schedules – Location: A.F.L.C. Pool
Sensory Swim – Spring 2025: March 24 to June 29, 2025
Day
Sensory Swim
Sun
1:30pm to 2:30pm
Note: Sensory Swims do not occur during the summer months. Sensory Swims will return in Fall 2025.
Additional Aquatics Information
Please see below for how to register, use of pools and more.
Fitness members have the added-value benefit to pre-register for their classes or court bookings 8 days in advance, through the Town’s online program registration system. Set-up an account and register online at e-PLAY.
Drop-in services are available at the A.F.L.C. and S.A.R.C. Customer Service Desks.
For those wishing to utilize the pool for fitness and endurance. Participants are asked to swim lengths with minimal breaks and in the lane appropriate to their speed. Lifeguards reserve the right to ask swimmers to move to a more appropriate lane based on speed to promote traffic flow. Do not stop in the middle of the lane.
Exception: During designated times the S.A.R.C. pool will have an aquafitness lane available for individuals wishing to do stationary exercise.
Leisure Swim
Fun and enjoyment for all ages.
During Lane and Leisure swim times, parents can teach basic swim skills to their children in the pool (not from the pool deck).
Note: The drop-in swim times are not intended to be used by for profit businesses/individuals to run their paid swim programs. If you wish to use either of the pools to run a lesson for your paid swim programming, you must permit the pool by contacting our Aquatics Coordinators.
The Town of Aurora’s Aquatics Division offers Swim Test Assessment for Schools Program.
This program is geared towards schools who require certified Aquatic Instructors to complete a standardized swim test assessment for shallow and deep water. The program meets the following requirements under the Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education for both elementary and secondary schools.
The Lifesaving Society’s Swim to Survive standard will be used as the standardized swim test assessment.
The test is administered and verified by a current and certified aquatic instructor.
The following supervision ratios will be followed during the swim test.
Elementary Schools
Grade 1 to 3 classes: Maximum of 25 students per 1 aquatic Instructor and 1 lifeguard
Grade 4 to 8 classes: Maximum of 35 students per 1 aquatic Instructor and 1 lifeguard
Note: In situations where there are 26 to 50 students (grades 1 to 3) or 36 to 70 students (grades 4 to 8), an additional certified aquatic instructor.
Secondary Schools
Grade 9 to 12 classes: Maximum of 50 students per 1 aquatic instructor and 1 lifeguard
Note: In situations where there are 51 to 75 students, an additional certified aquatic instructor.
At the end of the swim test assessment, the Town of Aurora’s Aquatics Division will provide the school with a signed copy of the Swim to Survive Worksheet, indicating the following.
The school year when the test was administered.
The name and signature of the aquatic instructor who administered the test.
Request for aquatic instructor certifications can be done through the Town’s Freedom of Information process. Otherwise, aquatic instructor certifications will be kept on file with the Town of Aurora.
The first and last names of the individuals who participated and the final result whether they passed the Swim to Survive standard.
The name and signature of the school teacher to verify that the participants listed on the worksheet is accurate.
The Town of Aurora welcomes and encourages residents of all abilities to have equitable and meaningful access to recreation opportunities. For more information about inclusive Aquatic Programs, please visit our Inclusion Services webpage for full details.
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