Outdoor Pools & Splash Pads

Whether you're looking for lessons, a playful open swim, or relief from the heat, community pools offer something for everyone! In the summer, there are four outdoor municipal pools, seven splash pads, and one spray pad to enjoy. Public swimming is free at all outdoor pools, but adult lane swimming requires a pre-purchased pass.

An overhead photo of F.H. Leslie outdoor public pool and the pool building.

Outdoor pools

Beat the heat by staying poolside this summer. Pack a picnic and spend the day enjoying the fun in the sun at one of our great outdoor pools. Public swimming is free!

Outdoor pool locations and schedule

Location: Chippawa Lions Park, Buck Hinsperger Pool, 3970 Welland Street

Swimming and program times:

Free public swim: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Season opening and closing dates:

Pool opening date: Friday, June 26
Pool closing date: Sunday, August 30

Location: F.H. Leslie Park, 5250 Valley Way

Swimming and program times:

Swimming lessons: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Adult swim: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (use your pass card or punch card)
Free public swim: 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Heat advisory days: When a heat advisory is declared, F.H. Leslie Pool will remain open until 8:00 pm.

Season opening and closing dates:

Pool opening date: Saturday, June 13
Pool closing date: Monday, September 7

Adult outdoor swim lane pass:

You can purchase a pass in person at the MacBain Community Centre, the Gale Centre Arena or City Hall. MacBain swim pass users can use their current pass without purchasing an outdoor lane pass separately.

Location: Niagara Falls Lions Park, 4981 Drummond Road

Swimming and program times:

Free public swim:
- Monday to Friday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- Weekends and holidays 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Swimming lessons: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm (including Swim Team)

Season opening and closing dates:

Pool opening date: Friday, June 26
Pool closing date: Sunday, August 30

Location: Prince Charles Park, 6320 Arad Street

Season opening and closing dates:

Pool opening date: Friday, July 10
Pool closing date: Sunday, September 6

Swimming and program times:

Free public swim: 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Swimming lessons: Learn more about Certification courses offered at this location

City of Niagara Falls outdoor splashpad with children playing on a bright sunny day.

Splash pads

Splash pads are open!

Splash pads are open daily in summer from 10:30 am to 8:00 pm.

Splash pad locations

• Chippawa Lions Park, 3970 Welland Street
• EE Mitchelson Park, 3750 Springdale Avenue
• FH Leslie Park, 5250 Valley Way
• MacBain Community Centre Park, 7150 Montrose Road
• Niagara Falls Lions Park, 4981 Drummond Road
• Patrick Cummings Memorial Sports Complex, 8965 Willoughby Drive
• Prince Charles Park, 6320 Arad Street
• Rosberg Family Park, 4284 Queen Street (spray pad)