The Templeman Aquatic Centre at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre will be closed for its annual shut-down from Aug. 26 through to Sept. 17, 2023. During this time, any required maintenance will be performed and a thorough cleaning of all pool areas including the pool basins, pool deck, windows, ledges, change rooms, office and storage room spaces will take place. There may be periodic closures of the pool change rooms while work is being done. These closures will be rotated to ensure fitness users continue to have access to shower facilities. All other areas of the building will remain open for the duration of the pool closure.

On Sept. 18 recreational swimming will resume with a reduced schedule with registration available Sept. 11. Swimming lessons and aquafit will start Sept. 23 with registration for lessons beginning the week of Aug. 28 and aquafit on Sept. 11.

The Kinsmen Outdoor Community Pool, located at 151 Dundas St. East, will host the last swims of the season on Sept. 4 (Labour Day Monday). Pre-registration is required. Visit Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre (QSWC) website for the schedule or pick up a copy at the QSWC or Kinsmen Pool.

Safe and fun cooling zones at the City’s splash pads at West Riverside, Selma Bochnek Splash Pad at Parkdale Veteran's Park and Kinsmen Park will continue to be open for daily use through Labour Day and then open on weekends until Thanksgiving weekend (weather permitting).

Staff would like to thank the public and users for their patience during this time. For further information or for fall program schedules and registrations, please contact the Community Services Department at 613-966-4632 or visit: Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre (QSWC) website.