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322 Amherst Drive
Amherstview, Ontario K7N 1S9
Tel: 613-386-7351 x 200
recreation@loyalist.ca
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Pardon the pylons! We're in the final lap before opening day!
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Barr Homes Aquatic Centre Opening?
We’re excited to announce that the Barr Homes Aquatic Centre, located at the W.J. Henderson Community Centre will officially open on July 20, 2026!
As we are preparing to welcome the community, you may notice the pool will be in use over the coming weeks as staff complete training and final preparations for opening day.
When will Summer Swimming Lessons information be available?
Summer Swimming Lessons and Leadership Course Registration Dates:
July 6 – Registration opens for Loyalist Township residents and City of Kingston residents
July 9 – Registration opens for non-residents
Specific program information will be shared next week. Please follow our social media channels for updates and the official registration announcement.
What is included in the Barr Homes Aquatic Centre?
The Barr Homes Aquatic Centre is a state-of-the-art aquatic facility designed to deliver a variety of aquatic programming experiences.
The Latham Lap Pool is an 8-lane, 25-meter pool featuring starting blocks, a diving board, a video scoreboard sponsored by the William James Henderson Foundation, and a touchpad timing system. The pool ranges in depth from 1.1 meters in the shallow end to 3.2 meters in the deep end, making it suitable for lap swimming, competitive events, and aquatic programming.
The Savage Family Leisure Pool is a separate warm-water leisure pool including features such as a water curtain, bubble jets, etc. The pool has a maximum depth of 1.4 metres.
How do Programming, Drop-in Swims and membership fees work?
Drop-In Swims:
Children under 3: $0
Children 3-10 yrs: $3.57
Youth 11-18 yrs: $3.57
Adults 18-54 yrs: $5.27
Seniors 55 yrs+: $3.69
Aquafit 15 yrs+: $10.30
Most drop-in swims do not require pre-registration. If registration is required, it will be clearly indicated online. Residents of Loyalist Township and the City of Kingston can register one week in advance, while non-residents can register four days before the swim.
Swimming Lessons & Leadership Programs
Registered programs have three fee categories:
Non-resident fees are 20% higher than Resident and Kingston Resident rates, and registration opens 72 hours later.
Aquafit
1-Month Aquafit Membership: $51.56
10 Aquafit Pass: $92.70
Most Aquafit programming does not require pre-registration. If registration is required, it will be clearly indicated online. Residents of Loyalist Township and Kingston can register one week in advance, while non-residents can register four days before the swim.
Why do City of Kingston residents get the same rate as Loyalist Township Residents?
Through a funding agreement between Loyalist Township and the City of Kingston, City of Kingston residents receive the same registered program rates and registration access as Loyalist Township residents. This agreement helps support access to aquatic programming for residents of both municipalities.
Registered programs have three fee categories:
Is there public transportation to the Centre?
There are transit stops conveniently located at the front entrance of the W.J. Henderson Community Centre. Riders can use self-serve trip planning tools, such as Transit and Google Maps, to pick your starting point and destination, and have your journey planned for you.
Route 10 Service - The route 10 service, operated by Kingston Transit, runs between the W.J. Henderson Community Centre and Cataraqui Centre.
Loyalist Link – The Loyalist Link transit service provides transportation from Odessa, via the 90A, and from Bath via the 90B. Each service operates on weekdays for a 1-hour loop during peak times.
What equipment is allowed into the Aquatic Centre? ex. lifejackets
Patrons are not permitted to bring:
water wings
water guns/super soakers
glass scuba masks
boogie boards
go-pros
outside sports equipment
mono-fins
specialized scuba equipment
personal large pool mats
speakers
glass water bottles
Patrons are permitted to bring:
Personal Flotation Devices (please refer to our Admission Standards for supervision ratios)
Goggles (no glass lenses), swim caps, ear plugs, nose plugs
Training fins, hand paddles, and training snorkles for lane swims only
Aquafitness hand gloves
Legally prescribed personal medications that may be required while at the pool
Plastic or metal water bottles (no glass)
Personal, in-water headphones
Water/Aqua Shoes
Permitted Swim Attire
No street clothes including underwear, baggy clothing, and thick heavy materials and fabrics
Standard bathing attire
Cultural bathing attire intended for swimming
Rash guards
Wet suits
Phase 1 Opening (July 20 to August 2)
Monday to Friday : 8am-6pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12pm-4pm
Pool Closed: Monday, August 3rd (Civic Holiday)
Phase 2 Summer (August 3 – August 30)
Monday to Friday: 6am-8pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12pm-4pm
Stay tuned for Fall hours!
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