Recreation & Culture

Important Updates

The District is currently experiencing a shortage of aquatics positions in our Recreation and Culture department, in particular supervisory lifeguards and swimming instructors. These positions are required to meet pool regulation guidelines and to ensure safe operations for the community.

Status of Fall Swimming Lessons:
While we are working hard to fill these positions, swimming lessons will not be initially offered this fall, and the pool will be operating with reduced hours following the pool's annual maintenance on September 25.


Temporary Reduced 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


Lifeguarding shortages are not a new issue for the District, and continue to be a broader systemic challenge for aquatic operators. We are actively reviewing and implementing strategies and opportunities towards solutions.

We understand the impact this reduction in operating hours has on the community. The reduced schedule has been carefully reviewed to minimize impacts to all users as best as possible (public, lessons and user groups).

As we onboard more staff and build our capacity, we will regularly reassess where we can expand our offerings to increase swimming lesson delivery and operating hours back to normal levels. Ultimately our goal is to ensure safe and sustainable pool operations for the community.

We appreciate your patience during this period of time.

🏊 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.

🍂 Fall Programs* are almost here!
🤓 Viewable online: August 18
✅ Registration: August 25,  8 a.m

*Please Note:
Registration for swimming lessons will resume later this season. Stay tuned for registration dates and times coming soon.

We’re excited to welcome the public back into the renovated spaces!
A few upgrades are still being finished, including wayfinding signage, furniture, and coffee shop.
75% of the upgrades took place behind the scenes; hidden in walls, ceilings and mechanical rooms. Big improvements, even if they are not visible! Thank you for your patience through the noise, dust, and detours — we really appreciate it!

We were fortunate to receive $11.7 million in grant funding via the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program from the federal and provincial governments. The grant was awarded for very specific upgrades, including energy efficiency and accessibility improvements. This is the first of many projects anticipated for Brennan Park and we look forward to continued enhancement of this important facility.

View current renovation-related impacts for BPRC

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Fall Programs

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How Recreation Supports Your Child

  • Engaging the participant in a conversation.

  • Asking open ended question to discover how they are feeling.

  • Determining why they are feeling the way they are.

  • Brainstorming solutions together.

  • Incorporating their ideas. 

  • Creating a plan.

You know your child best. Our team may connect with you to discuss your child’s experience when:

·         We would like information on how to best support your child’s specific needs

·         Your child has had repeated challenging moments

·         Disrespectful behavior has affected the experience of others

·         Safety has become a concern

·         Inappropriate language has been directed at others

Please note:
Staff are unable to provide personal care such assistance with toileting, administering medication or changing.

In the event the leadership team feels a participant is not able to be successful after implementing support strategies, they may be removed from the programs.

Examples include:

  • not following camp rules and guidelines.
  • running away from the group.
  • inappropriate language.
  • physical violence.
  • being disrespectful of others.

Recreation Forms and Resources

Youth Stick and Puck  - Informed Consent Form

The Recreation Access Program allows Squamish residents who are in financial need to access Recreation Services registered programs at a 50% discount. Eligibility requirements, as determined by the Director of Recreation, must be met in order to qualify for RAP. Limited to two Recreation Access Program participants per program.

Squamish Gymnastics Membership
The purchase of a Squamish Gymnastics Membership at the time of registration is a requirement for participation in all Squamish Gymnastics programs. Please complete the membership form at the following link and submit within 48hrs of registration to: [email protected] or to the drop-box outside the gym at Brennan Park.

Risks/Waiver
An assumption of Risks/Waiver Form is required for each registered child AND for each adult accompanying a child in a parent participation program. Please note: Adult waivers should be completed as though the adult is the 'participant'.

 

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