The Cole Harbour Outdoor pool is open from July 1 to August 31, 2025.
Please note: the pool will be closed to the public on Sunday, July 27, 2025 for a swim meet.
The Cole Harbour Outdoor pool is located at 609 Colby Drive in Dartmouth. This outdoor pool has 6 X 25-metre lanes, a slide, and a new splash pad with a variety of play features providing swimming opportunities for all ages. The Cole Harbour Outdoor pool offers a variety of activities including lane swimming, swimming lessons & open swims.
Ratios & Age Guidelines
- Pool Ratios
1 adult for every 3 children under the age of 8.
- Age Guidelines
Children 7 and under
Children 7 years old or younger must have a parent or guardian (18 years or older) within arms reach at all times, to a maximum of 3 children per adult.
Children between 8 and 11
Children between the ages of 8 and 11 must have a parent or guardian (18 years or older), at the facility, in case of an emergency.
Youth 12 - 17
Youth between the ages of 12 and 17 can use the facility on their own, but cannot act as a guardian for children 11 and under.
Cole Harbour Outdoor Pool Schedule - 2025
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. | Swimming Lessons |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lane Swim |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Open Swim |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Open Swim |
| 3:00 p.m. - 4:00p.m. | Open Swim |
| 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Swimming Lessons |
| 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | Open Swim |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Parent and Tot |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lane Swim |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Open Swim |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Open Swim |
| 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Open Swim |
| 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Open Swim |
| 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Lane Swim |
| 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Open Swim |
| June 15 - 30, 2025 | July 1 - September 2, 2025 | September 3 - 14, 2025 | Supervision | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15 - 30, 2025 | July 1 - September 2, 2025 | September 3 - 14, 2025 | Supervision | Status |
| Mon. -Fri. - 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Daily 9:30 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. | Mon. - Fri. - 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. | No | Open |
| Sat. & Sun. - 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. | - | Sat. & Sun. - 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. | - | Open |
Memberships & Drop-in Fees
The Cole Harbour Outdoor pool offers seasonal memberships for adults, seniors, youth and households (2 adults + children 18 & under, living at the same address). Memberships are available from following locations:
- Lebrun Recreation Centre (36 Holland Avenue, Bedford)
- Bedford-Hammonds Plains Community Centre (202 Innovation Drive, Bedford)
- Sackville Sports Stadium (409 Glendale Drive, Lower Sackville)
- Cole Harbour Recreation (new location inside Cole Harbour Place at 51 Forest Hills Parkway, Dartmouth)
- Findlay Community Centre (26 Elliot Street, Dartmouth)
- Needham Community Centre (3372 Devonshire Avenue, Halifax)
- Captain William Spry Community Centre (16 Sussex Street, Halifax)
Swim Fees: Open Swim - $2 (tax included) per person. Lane Swim - $5.70 (tax included) per person. Payment for open swims and lane swims will be taken directly at the pool via cash, credit, or debit. Pre-booking swims is NOT required.
- What do they include?
Memberships, 1 visit Facility Pass, & 10 visit facility pass include access to the pool, when available.
1 visit pool pass includes both Aquafit and Lane Swimming.
1 visit open swim pass includes open swims and Parent & Tot.
- How much does it cost?
The fees listed below are effective April 1, 2025.
(Please note: tax will be added to all prices listed below)
Youth Rates: $55.71 - Individuals up to & including 18 years of age.
Adult Rates: $74.28 - Individuals 19 to 54 years of age.
Senior Rates: $55.71 - Individuals 55 years of age or older.
Household Rates: $148.57 - 2 adults + all children 18 & under, living at the same address
Swimming Lessons
To register for swimming lessons visit our website or call our registration line at 902.490.6666. All lessons must be pre-booked.
Activity Bookings
Booking in advance will NOT be required for summer 2025. We will be accepting cash, credit & debit cards at the pool.
Changerooms
Changerooms are available in the summer, including on-deck showers.
Rentals
Outdoor Pools will no longer offer paid private pool rentals, allowing for more public open swims. Groups are welcome to attend public swims. You are asked to come early to secure your spots as swims fill quickly!