The Access Aquatic Centre is a modern outdoor aquatic facility located within the recreation grounds in the Town of Arborg. The facility provides recreational swimming, swim lessons, family fun, fitness opportunities, and special events throughout the summer season.
The aquatic centre features heated water, waterslides, shallow play areas, spray features, and accessible pool entry options for swimmers of all ages.
FACILITY FEATURES:
- Heated outdoor pool
- 140-foot twisting waterslide
- 40-foot twin racing slides
- Zero beach entry
- Large shallow play area
- Preschool play structure and slide
- Spray arches and water umbrellas
- Four-lane swimming area
- Unique vortex play area
- Picnic and seating areas
- Family-friendly environment
- Full wheelchair accessibility
2026 Season Hours (subject to change):
Admission Rates:
Adult - $8/day or $120/season
Youth - $8/day or $115/season
Preschool - $5/day or $105/season
Family (max of 4 family members) - $28/day or $360/season
Observer - $5/day
Rentals:
We offer private rentals including birthday parties, group bookings, school/group use or corporate events. To inquire or make a booking, please contact Tom at
Pool Rental Rates:
$150.00/hour (minimum 2 hour booking).
Deposit of $150 plus GST is required at time of booking to reserve the date. Depending on the size of group, you may require additional lifeguards. These will be provided at a rate of $40/hr per lifeguard.
Weather Related Closures
If lightning is observed anywhere in the sky, staff at the Aquatic Centre must immediately clear all patrons from the pool deck. Patrons should be instructed to wait in the change room or their vehicle and not stand outside. Staff need to wait 1 hour from the last occurrence of lightning before allowing patrons to re-enter the pool.
Length of pool closure will be a minimum of one hour and will be determined by the staff and management through consultation with local weather forecasts and observation of local conditions.
No refunds or complimentary passes are to be issued to patrons forced to exit the facility due to poor weather such as lightning or extreme cold conditions.
If the pool closes for an hour or two, paid patrons can exit the facility and return when the re-opening time has been announced. These patrons do not have to pay again. If paid patrons return after the stated re-opening time then their spot cannot be guaranteed and they will have to wait outside till proper ratios have been established.
SPECIFIC RULES OF CONDUCT:
Every rule applies to every patron. There will be NO exceptions. These rules also apply to special groups whom rent the pool.
LANE SWIMMING: The far west lane will be used for individuals who wish to swim laps. One lane may be available during public swim times by request in evenings or quiet times. When the pool is busy with a large amount of patrons, request for the lane rope to be put up may be denied if it presents a potential hazard.
DEEP END SWIMMING: Persons using the deep end of the pool must have sufficient ability to swim two widths (50 feet) of the pool, using the overhead front crawl stroke. Lifeguards will use their discretion as to determine who will be required to demonstrate their capability before using the deep end. No one is allowed to take a running start when jumping into the deep end or flip into the pool.
SLIDES: person 8 years and younger, or height restricted (short) must have sufficient ability to swim two widths (50 feet) of the pool using overhand front crawl stoke. This will ensure that they can adequately get out of the way of the landing area before another patron comes down the slide. This pertains to the racer slide and twisting slide only.
- Adults are permitted to go down the purple slide with their baby or child only. Otherwise patrons nine years or older are not permitted on the pre-school (purple) slide.
- No one is allowed to climb up the slide.
- Overflowing water slides is prohibited.
- Children being dangerous on the slide may be kicked off for a certain period of time.
FIRST OFFENSE: Verbal Warning
SECOND OFFENSE: Banned from slide for 15-30 minutes
THIRD OFFENSE: Banned from slide for remainer of the day
Lifeguards have the right to kick out dangerous patrons out of the facility and ban them for a period of time if a repeat offender.
MASKS, TOYS, GOGGLES, SNORKELS: Diving masks with snorkels are not permitted in the pool. The reason is that we cannot tell if the patron is breathing or not. Goggles and masks is not allowed on the slides. Other items such as inflatable toys and noodles are not allowed in the pool except for special nights or pool rentals.
LIFEJACKETS, WATER WINGS OR ANY FLOATATION DEVICE: Items such as water wings can be used for pre-school children. Children wearing any personal floatation device must have an adult within arms reach at all times! Parents with infants or small children are permitted to put their child in a baby inflatable as long as there is a bottom to it. At NO time may an inflatable ring with no bottom be worn in the pool as a floatation device as children may slip out of them.
SLIDE POLICY: The Access Aquatic Centre recommends and enforces the following guidelines for the use of slides:
- Must be sufficient height to safely stand in four feet of water or be supervised by a parent/guardian/caregiver.
- One person allowed on the slide at a time.
- Smaller childer (under 8) can be permitted to use the slides, under the discretion of the lifeguard and only if under direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or caregiver. This person must be at least 16 years of age. If required by lifeguard, the patron must perform a swim competency test.
- Upon landing in the water, the patron must move quickly from the area in from of the slide.
- On red slide, patrons must slide on their back.
- Patrons must ensure landing area in water is clear before beginning slide.
- Children under 5 are not allowed on the red slide without a parent as they are not strong enough to hold themselves up.
POOL RULES & SAFETY INFORMATION:
The safety of all patrons and staff is a top priority at the Access Aquatic Centre. All visitors are expected to follow facility rules and directions from lifeguards and aquatic staff at all times. These rules are designed to support a safe, respectful, and enjoyable environment for everyone.
GENERAL FACILITY RULES:
- One shore whistle blast is a warning. Two long blasts means everyone clear the pool. Three long whistle blasts means emergency, everyone clear the pool and evacuate the facility. One arm up while blowing whistle means minor emergency. Two arms up while blowing whistle means major emergency.
- Patrons must follow all instructions provided by lifeguards and facility staff.
- Please shower before entering the pool.
- No street shoes allowed on the pool deck.
- Running, roughhousing, pushing, or unsafe behaviour is prohibited.
- Toys are not permitted during public swim.
- Food is allowed in Designated Areas only.
- Glass containers, alcohol, smoking, vaping, and drugs are not permitted anywhere within the facility.
- All persons using the deep end must perform a competency swim for a lifeguard.
- Childer under 8 years of age must be supervised by someone over 13 years of age. If a child attends the facility without supervision, they will not be allowed to enter.
- Proper swim attire must be worn at all times. For public health reasons, street clothes including cut-offs and undergarments are not allowed in the pool.
- No person infected with a communicable disease or having open sores on their body shall enter the water.
- Younger children, not yet toilet trained must wear "Little Swimmers" along with a proper swim suit. These are available for purchase at admission desk. No diapers are allowed in the pool area.
- Aquatic Centre may not exceed 200 patrons. If max is reached, a recount should be performed and 10 patrons have to leave before letting in more.