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Pool Updates
Pool Closed for Maintenance
The Brennan Park Recreation Centre pool will be closed for annual maintenance until Thursday, September 24. During this time, we will be completing comprehensive, preventive maintenance throughout the Aquatic Centre. This includes the steam room, showers, and hot tub. Aquatic programs and activities will resume Friday, September 25.
Temporary Pool Hours (as of September 25):
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Friday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Pool Staffing Update
The District is currently experiencing a shortage of supervisory lifeguards and swimming instructors. These positions are required to meet pool regulation guidelines and to operate the pool safely.
Fall Swimming Lessons
Due to the staffing shortage, swimming lessons will not be initially offered this fall. Beginning September 25, the pool will be operating with reduced hours.
What We Are Doing to Improve Aquatics Operations
- Offering additional National Lifeguard and advanced aquatics courses in Fall 2026.
- Looking for opportunities to improve access to advanced lifeguard training.
- Working with Human Resources and Communications to actively recruit new staff.
- Reviewing job vacancies and employment opportunities to improve recruitment and retention.
- Adjusting scheduling and operations to make the best use of existing staff.
- Exploring partnership opportunities to support with recruitment of new lifeguards.
- Increasing lifeguard wages through the latest collective agreement.
Lifeguarding shortages are a long-standing challenge in Squamish and across the aquatics sector. We are actively working on short- and long-term solutions to achieve sustainable pool operations.
We understand the impact of reduced operating hours on the community. The temporary schedule was designed to minimize impacts to all pool users as much as possible.
As we hire and train more staff, we will continue to look for opportunities to add swimming lessons and return to regular pool hours. Our goal is to provide safe, reliable, and sustainable pool services for everyone.
Thank you for your patience.
Pool Information
Our annual Brennan Park pool closure will begin on Wednesday, September 9 and will be in effect until Thursday, September 24. During this time, we will be conducting comprehensive preventative maintenance throughout the Aquatic Centre. This includes the steam room, showers, and hot tub.
Aquatic programs and activities will resume Friday, September 25.
Aquafit
All fitness levels welcome. Exercises can be modified to increase or decrease the intensity based on individual fitness levels.
Lane Swim
Minimum 1 lane available for swimming lengths for those 16+. Hot tub & steam room available during this time.
Adult Swim
The Main Pool, including the beach area and diving board, as well as the hot tub, steam room and warm pool are available.
Wait times may vary. *Must be 16yrs or older*
Parent & Child Swim
Come on down for a family visit to the pool. Parents must accompany children 15y and under in the water and remember to keep all children under the age of 7 within arm's reach.
Public Swim
The Main Pool, including the beach area and diving board, as well as the hot tub, the steam room and the warm pool are available for families to play in.
Parent-Child Sensory Swim
This swim is designed to offer a calmer, reduced stimulation pool environment that supports a wide range of needs. These swims may be helpful for people who are neurodivergent, living with anxiety or dementia, recovering from a concussion, managing sensory sensitivities, or anyone who simply benefits from a quieter, more predictable space.
To support this calmer environment, the following adjustments will be in place: Low lights, no background music, water feature turned off, whistles used only for emergencies, diving board and monkey bars closed, large toys and equipment will not be available. Parents must accompany children 15 years and under in the water. Remember to keep all children under the age of 7 within arm’s reach, maximum 3 per adult. Please note that wait times may vary. We appreciate a quieter environment when possible. All abilities and forms of participation are welcome and accepted.
Shared Pool Space
Areas of the Main Pool as well as the hot tub, steam room and warm pool are available. Main Pool spaces & features change throughout the day to accommodate other activities.
Swim Lesson/Swim Clubs Only
Pool use is for registered swim lesson and swim club participants. During this time, there is no public access to non-lesson spaces such as the warm pool, the hot tub or the steam room.
The District of Squamish adheres to capacity limits and Lifeguard-swimmer ratios set by Lifesaving Society Canada in order to maintain a safe level of supervision at the Brennan Park Aquatic Centre. Lifeguard ratios are determined by water surface areas and the number of recreational swimmers so that Lifeguards can supervise all areas of the pool that are accessible to bathers/swimmers during recreational swim periods.
Lifesaving Society Canada’s National Safety Standards are developed using Coroners’ recommendations, the latest evidence-based research, and reflect the aquatic industry’s best practices to prevent drownings and aquatic-related injuries in aquatic environments.
Squamish Recreation Services offers Lifeguard certification programs to ensure local access to a qualified, consistent Lifeguard base necessary to meet our ever-growing community demand for swimming. To learn more contact our Customer Service team at 604.898.3604.
Brennan Park Recreation Centre staff strive to create an equitable, enjoyable experience for everyone.
Pool entry wait times may be longer than usual and pool capacities may be reduced in order to maintain the required lifeguard-to-swimmer ratio. Please also remember that children under age 7 must be within arms reach of a responsible adult.
Brennan Park pool accessibility features include a beach-style entry to the main pool, ramp entry to the teach pool and hot tub, pool-safe wheelchairs and accessible changeroom features. For any questions about the accessible features at Brennan Park Recreation Centre please contact Customer Service at 604.898.3604.
Thank you for your patience and see you at Brennan Park!
🔐 Locks and towels are available at the front desk for $2.10 each.
Online Schedule Information
How to Use the Online Schedule:
Please note:
- The pool schedule is subject to change. Please check online before heading to the pool for the most up-to-date information.