Splashpads, Beaches, and Water Testing
Lifeguard supervision and water quality testing at all municipal beaches will end for the summer season on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at all supervised beaches during the summer months.
High bacteria levels can be caused by a number of factors, including dogs, birds, wildlife, and high temperatures. Staff will continue testing the water until bacteria levels return to safe levels. The municipality will advise residents when beaches close and reopen.
Needham Pool
3372 Devonshire Avenue
902.490.4633
Needham pool features:
- a 20-yard, 5-lane pool
- cozy atmosphere with music
- tarzan rope
- viewing areas on and off pool deck
- Birthday party packages are available.
- See how much it costs to go swimming at one of these pools.
Needham Pool
Wave Pool at Captain William Spry Community Centre
16 Sussex Street
902.477.POOL (7665)
The Spryfield Wave Pool features:
- a 25-metre, 4-lane lap area
- a 15-metre diameter graduated beach area
- waves, waves, waves: from 1/2 to 1 1/2 metres (only on during wave swims)
- 5 in-pool therapeutic water jets
- Rock climbing wall
- 2-yard ape pool slides
- a deck-side patio area
Group discounts and passes are available. This facility is wheelchair accessible.
- See how much it costs to go swimming at one of these pools.
Wave Pool at the Captain Spry Community Centre
Sackville Sports Stadium (SSS)
409 Glendale Drive
902.869.4141
The Sackville Sports Stadium pool feature:
- a 25-metre, 6-lane lap area
- a separate leisure/tots pools
- rope swing
- diving board
- spray features
- small slide
Sackville Sports Stadium Pool
Bedford Outdoor Pool
Shore Drive, Bedford
902.490.4682
The pool features:
- a 25- meter pool
- Small leisure pool with spray features
Bedford Outdoor Pool
Cole Harbour Outdoor Pool
609 Colby Drive, Dartmouth
902.490.5458 ext. 4
The pool features:
- diving board
- 5-lane swimming pool
- slide
- Splashpad
Halifax Commons Outdoor Pool
The pool features:
- 5-lane swimming pool
- 3 climbing walls
- Beach Entry with play features
- Water plaza
- Large Universal Change rooms
- FREE ACCESS
Halifax Commons Outdoor Pool
Halifax Commons Pool Party Packages
Pool Party Packages are now available at the Halifax Central Commons Aquatic Facility and Multipurpose Room. Many time slots are available on Saturdays and Sundays!
Packages include:
• 25 bracelets for the public swim you are booked for (including adults/chaperones/spectators)
• 1.25 hours in the pool
• 1 hour in the Halifax Commons Multipurpose Room
Price: $95+tax
For more information and to book a pool party, please contact:
Administrative Support at Citadel Community Centre or call 902-490-3895
Swimming ratios
Children must be accompanied by an adult in the water if under the age of eight. Family swims must have adults in the water regardless of age.
- 1 adult for every 3 children under 6 years old
- 1 adult for every 6 children aged 6–7 years old
- Children must be accompanied by an adult in the water within arm’s reach if under the age of eight.
Swimming programs and activities at Halifax pools
Pools in Halifax offer many levels of swimming lessons and activities, for all ages and abilities. Check the swimming calendar for schedules for the following activities:
- adult lessons (including private and semi-private lessons)
- aquacise/aquafit arthritis therapy
- instructor and lifeguard training programs
- preschool swim classes
- Red Cross Swim Kids (for children aged six and up)
- youth swim
- specialty courses, including:
- synchronized swimming
- first aid training
- junior lifeguard
Browse the various programs on halifax.ca/myREC which include complete descriptions, levels, and availability.
Don’t know what level you are? Please contact the appropriate facility to arrange testing.