Bright colours, palm trees, skylights and large picture windows, makes your trip to Lyle Hallman Pool a mini vacation.
On this page:
- Contact information
- Hours
- Parking and transit
- Swimming calendars
- Swimming lessons
- Swimming fees
- Pool guidelines
- Pool closures and weather policy
- Wi-Fi
- Rentals
- In the neighbourhood
Contact information
Address: 600 Heritage Drive
Phone number: 519-741-2670
Hours
Monday to Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- April 18 - Closed (Good Friday)
Parking and transit
Free parking is available off Heritage Drive.
These Grand River Transit (GRT) routes stop near Lyle Hallman Pool:
- route 23 on Ottawa Street North
- route 204 on Ottawa Street North near Lackner Boulevard
- route 205 on Ottawa Street North near McGee Avenue
GRT no longer offers paper bus tickets. Fare payment information is available on their website.
Bike racks are available at Lyle Hallman Pool.
Swimming calendars
We offer these swimming programs:
- adult swim
- aqua cardio – deep water
- aqua cardio – shallow water
- aqua strength
- family swim
- lane swim
- swirl swim
- BE U Swim program
Use the links below to see upcoming swim times on a calendar:
- recreational swim - family, public
- aquafit - deep and shallow water cardio
- lane swim
Check our swim program descriptions page to learn more about a specific program.
Visit our registration dates page to find upcoming registration dates for swimming programs.
Find upcoming swimming programs and register a program on ActiveNet. On ActiveNet, look for the facility name Grand River Recreation Complex to register for programs at Lyle Hallman.
BE U Swim program
Dedicated swim times for trans and non-binary individuals, as well as their friends and family members to use our pools in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.
During BE U Swims, we'll provide added privacy for everyone in attendance. Change rooms will be accessible to everyone, and all swimming attire is acceptable.
Open the accordions below to learn about each program and registration.
Changing your registration
If you need to change your registration, please do so through ActiveNet or at the pool’s front desk:
- single-visit programs: up to 11:59 p.m. the day before
- swimming lessons: seven days before swimming lessons begin
Login to your account and select Transaction and Payment History. Find your swim, click the withdraw button and choose your refund method.
Swimming fees
You can purchase tickets at these pools:
Swimming lessons
Mark your calendars with these upcoming 2025 registration dates:
- spring programs and swimming lessons: 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11
- summer camp (Kitchener residents): 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18
- summer camp (non-Kitchener residents): 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25
When searching for programs in ActiveNet, use "Kitchener Swims" in your search, or reference the new name in our swimming lessons descriptions.
Visit our ActiveNet questions page to find answers to common questions or watch our YouTube video to learn more about searching on ActiveNet.
Pools may open up more class spaces or times closer to the start of each session. If there are no spaces available when you check ActiveNet, add yourself to a waitlist or visit ActiveNet closer to when the session starts to check if there are new spaces available.
Pool guidelines
Open the accordions below to learn about our pool guidelines.
Swim admission test
To provide a safe and enjoyable aquatic environment, we've established a facility swim test standard to help evaluate participants’ swimming ability. This test is used in conjunction with the Wristband Identification Program.
Open the accordions below to learn about the swim admission test.
Pool closures and weather policy
Pool closures during a program
If staff need to close the pool during a program, we’ll issue a credit in these ways:
- pre-registered programs: credit to ActiveNet account
- drop-in programs: complimentary pass, see pool entrance staff
We will not issue refunds or credits if you choose to leave due to light rain or cool weather.
Sauna closures
When there is a heat warning, we will close the sauna.
If in doubt, call us to check if we are open.
Wi-Fi
Use your own phone, tablet or computer with our free Wi-Fi. Choose the “Kitchener Public WiFi” network and follow the instructions that show up.
Visit our Digital Kitchener page to find online safety resources.
Rentals
You can rent rooms at Grand River Recreation Complex for meetings or events. Room rates are per hour and include HST. Capacities include chairs only. If tables are required, the capacity will be less.
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meeting room – seating capacity 30 people - $32.00 per hour, including HST
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Oktoberfest Lions Hall – seating capacity 130 people - $60.42 per hour, including HST
Note that when booked after business hours a three hour minimum rental is required and additional staff charges will apply.
Depending on the nature of your event other rental costs can include:
- Resound and SOCAN fees
- insurance
- licensing
If you're interested in booking this facility or getting a more detailed quote, please complete the inquiry form to tell us more about your event. Staff will confirm the details of your event with you before finalizing the booking.
In the neighbourhood
Lyle Hallman Pool is a part of Grand River Recreational Complex.
Grand River Stanley Park Community Library is located at 175 Indian Road and the Grand River Arena is located at 555 Heritage Drive. You need to cross Heritage Drive to get to the library and arena from Lyle Hallman Pool.
Rosenburg Park has two baseball diamonds, which you can book for private use. Check our field conditions page to see if the diamonds are open.