DEPARTMENT OF PARKS RECREATION & CULTURE
AQUATICS
AQUATIC PROGRAMS
- ✓ Supports healthy living
- ✓ Learn water safety skills
- ✓ Muscle strengthening & toning
Learn more about our aquatic programming at porthope.ca/aquatics
OUR POOL FACILITIES AT THE JACK BURGER SPORTS COMPLEX
The Jack Burger Sports Complex is a multi-use accessible facility. The pool features three aquatic areas, change rooms, family accessible change room, community room, central canteen and customer service area.
Therapy Pool
Our therapy pool is used by various groups to offer rehabilitation and recreational programs. At approximately 92 degrees, this pool is perfect for the little ones in our pre-school lessons, therapeutic programs like Hospital Therapy and Swim for Independence, Aqua Easy classes and those wishing to relax or exercise in a heated pool. Easy entry with an accessible ramp, and water wheelchairs are available.
25 Metre Pool
Pool The 25 m pool is used by a wide variety of participants from lane swims, swim teams, school swim meets, Aqua Fitness classes and participants wishing to jump in off our diving board. At approximately 82 degrees, this pool is perfect for a wide range of activities. Easy access with stairs and lifts.
Hot Tub
Warming up in the 7-person hot tub helps alleviate stress, rests muscles and helps reduce arthritic and chronic pain. Our hot tub is typically maintained at 102 degrees and is a valuable tool to support participants in maintaining their health. Lifts available for accessible needs.
Therapy pool
25 metre pool
Hot tub
Various upgrades to the Jack Burger Sports Complex pools allow for a fully accessible facility. If you need assistance with wheelchairs or lifts, please speak to our lifeguard staff who will be happy to help.
Summer Swim Lesson Highlights: EVERY-DAY- FOR-A-WEEK Lessons and NEW Thursday Lessons