The Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department operates both Simmons Sports Centre and Victoria Park outdoor pools, and offers public swimming. Fully qualified lifeguards are employed at the facility to ensure user safety.
Simmons Sports Centre Outdoor Pool
Simmons Pool will officially open early for the season on Saturday, June 20, 2026, giving residents the chance to enjoy the pool sooner as summer gets underway.
To support staff orientation and training for many new team members, and to allow staff time to finish the school year, public swim will operate on a reduced schedule during the first week of opening.
Opening Week Public Swim Hours (June 20–26):
• Saturday & Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
• First Week (Monday–Friday): 3:00pm – 8:00pm
The regular summer schedule will be in effect from Saturday, June 27 to Saturday, September 5, 2026.
To view the full summer pool schedule click here.
Admission is $2 cash.
Season swim passes for Simmons Pool will be available beginning Monday, June 1 at 9:00am, offering a convenient way to enjoy the pool all summer long.
Individual Season Pass: $60.00 + HST
Family Season Pass (2 adults & 2 children): $120.00 + HST
$30.00 + HST for each additional child
Passes can be purchased online through Charlottetown Recreation Online Registration.
Birthday party bookings include 1 hour of swim time and 1.5 hours in the Multipurpose Room—perfect for summer celebrations! Birthday party fee is $90.00 + HST for up to 15 children.
For large groups looking to attend the pool, please contact Charlottetown Parks and Recreation in advance of your planned arrival at 902-368-1025.
Victoria Park Pool and Splash Pad
Victoria Park Pool and Splash Pad is a great spot to cool off this summer- open from June 27- August 31, 2026.
Open daily from 11:00am - 8:00pm
Admission is free.
Whether you're looking to swim some laps or splash around with the family, our pool is the perfect spot to beat the heat. For everyone’s
safety and comfort, we do limit the number of swimmers at a time.
For more information on the City's outdoor pool and splash pad, contact the Parks and Recreation Department.
Bell Aliant Centre Aquatics (indoor pool)
The Aquatics Facility at the Bell Aliant Centre features a 25-Metre, eight-lane recreational and competitive pool with 1-metre and 3-metre diving boards and a stadium seating capacity of 660. In addition, there is a leisure pool designed to accommodate a variety of programs and recreational swimming including aquafitness, aqua zumba, Aqua UFIT and more. The aquatics facility also offers a hot tub, waterslide, tarzan rope, and a parent observation seating area.
The aquatics facility is fully accessible. The change rooms offer wheelchair accessible dressing areas and showers. There is also have a water-wheelchair, wheelchair lift, and a set of portable stairs which are designed to eliminate strain caused by ladders. The family changing room has reserved changing spaces and lockers for individuals with a visual impairment. In addition to these features, our leisure pool has a ramp which begins at zero depth in order to accommodate users with limited mobility
For more information regarding swimming sessions or Aquatics programming call 902-569-4584 ext 0 or visit the Bell Aliant Centre Website.