Checked October 14, 2026

Swimming pools and splash pads in Brantford

Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Swimming pools and splash pads in Brantford. Brantford’s swimming overview lists three community pool sites and six splash pads.

Key information

Brantford’s swimming overview lists three community pool sites and six splash pads. Check the individual facility’s open/closed title before travelling. Outdoor schedules are seasonal; Woodman Pool’s 2026 season is now closed.

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Key facts and next steps

Swimming pools and splash pads in Brantford. Facts checked October 14, 2026.
Question	Answer
Which pool sites are listed by the City of Brantford?	The city lists Earl Haig Family Fun Park, Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre and Woodman Park Pool. All three appear below with the addresses published in the city swimming overview. Pool availability depends on the site and season.
When do the splash pads usually run?	The city gives daily hours of 10 am to 8:30 pm, weather permitting. This is a seasonal service, and a listed daily time does not mean water is running during winter or a published closure.
What accessible pool features are described at Woodman?	The city describes a 25-metre pool with an accessible ramp and walk-in entry. These are pool features, not a guarantee that every approach or change space meets a particular visitor's needs. The site is seasonal.

Sources: Swimming and Splash Pads · Woodman Park Pool · Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre

Compare the numbers

Lengths of the two listed main pools at Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. This compares length, not area or depth.

Long pool65 metres
Short pool25 metres

Sources: Swimming and Splash Pads · Woodman Park Pool · Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre

Choose an indoor or outdoor site

Which pool sites are listed by the City of Brantford?

The city lists Earl Haig Family Fun Park, Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre and Woodman Park Pool. All three appear below with the addresses published in the city swimming overview. Pool availability depends on the site and season.

Source: Swimming and Splash Pads

Where can I swim indoors at Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre?

The city describes 65-metre and 25-metre pools, hydrotherapy and warm-water pools, plus a sauna and waterslide. Use the centre's actual swim schedule to choose a recreational swim rather than assuming all pools are available together.

Source: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre

Is Woodman Pool open in October 2026?

No. Its current city page says the 2026 season is closed and reopening is expected in June 2027. An older daily 2026 opening paragraph remains below that notice; the explicit closure notice is the current instruction.

Source: Woodman Park Pool

Sources: Swimming and Splash Pads · Woodman Park Pool · Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre

Splash pads and weather

When do the splash pads usually run?

The city gives daily hours of 10 am to 8:30 pm, weather permitting. This is a seasonal service, and a listed daily time does not mean water is running during winter or a published closure.

Source: Swimming and Splash Pads

How can I check whether a splash pad is closed?

Use the Parks and Facilities directory. The city says a closure will be shown in the listing title. Harmony Square can also close its splash pad for programming, so check that site's specific status.

Source: Swimming and Splash Pads

Which six splash-pad sites are in the overview?

Anderson Road Park, Arrowdale Park, Bridle Path Park, Harmony Square, Mohawk Park and Tutela Park are listed. Their addresses and individual sections are included below without substituting nearby city parks.

Source: Swimming and Splash Pads

Sources: Swimming and Splash Pads · Woodman Park Pool · Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre

Lessons, access features and contacts

What accessible pool features are described at Woodman?

The city describes a 25-metre pool with an accessible ramp and walk-in entry. These are pool features, not a guarantee that every approach or change space meets a particular visitor's needs. The site is seasonal.

Source: Woodman Park Pool

Can weather close an outdoor pool without notice?

Yes. Woodman's policy names poor weather, thunder, lightning and high wind warnings. During a closure, patrons may be asked to wait in the lobby or a vehicle. Daily admission and rental permits are not refunded for weather closure.

Source: Woodman Park Pool

How do I find lessons or lifeguard courses?

Brantford lists year-round lifeguard and leadership courses through Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre and online registration through ACTIVE net. Pick the actual course and prerequisites from the centre's current listing before enrolling.

Source: Swimming and Splash Pads

Who can answer Woodman Pool questions off-season?

From September to May, the city directs calls to Customer Service at 519-756-9900. The summer pool number is 519-752-0890. Use the off-season number while the pool is closed.

Source: Woodman Park Pool

Sources: Swimming and Splash Pads · Woodman Park Pool · Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre