For an accessible version, visit our Leisure Guide page.
Birdseye Pool is an outdoor heated aquatic facility with a lap and leisure pool open from June to August each summer. The Township of Scugog offers affordable private swimming lessons at Birdseye Pool lead by qualified water safety instructors. Other programs include aquafit, public swim, lane swim, social swim, and more to enjoy.
To help inform you about our commitment to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience at Birdseye Pool, we are working with the public health departments and the Lifesaving Society to follow their recommendations and guidelines that support the well-being of all patrons. For more information visit Durham Region Health Department or the Lifesaving Society.
We suggest to register for a maximum of one 30-minute lesson per day for all preschool levels and swim kids levels 1 to 4. We suggest to register for two consecutive 30-minute lessons for one full hour of instruction for swim kids levels 5 to 10.
View the Leisure and Activity Guide for swim program descriptions, dates and times.
Admission Standards for Public Pools
Ages 0-5 years: Must always be accompanied by an adult of at least 14 years of age. This adult is responsible for the direct supervision of the child(ren) in their care and must remain within an arms reach of the child(ren) both in and out of the water. Ratio 2:1.
Ages 6-9 years (did not pass the swim test): Must always be accompanied by an adult of at least 14 years of age. This adult is responsible for the direct supervision of the child(ren) in their care and must remain within an arms reach of the child(ren) both in and out of the water. Ratio 4:1.
Ages 6-9 years (passed the swim test): Must always be accompanied by an adult of at least 14 years of age. The supervising adult must remain water for ages 6-7 years or in the facility for ages 8-9 years. May swim in the shallow and deep end of the pool.
Ages 10+ years: No supervision required. May swim in the shallow end of the pool. A facility swim test is required to swim in the deep end. Swimming with a buddy is strongly encouraged.
What is the swim test? To successfully pass the swim test, individuals must swim continuously on their front, two (2) widths of the pool in a comfortable manner. Face/head must submerge and body must stay horizontal during the test. Children may be required to retake a swim test at any time during their visit at the discretion of the lifeguard.
For inquiries about renting Birdseye Pool please email recreation@scugog.ca.
Open swim for all age groups and swimming abilities.
(taxes included)
Child 0-17 yrs: $3.00
Adult 18-54 yrs: $4.50
Senior 55+ yrs: $3.00
This program is designed for adults 45+ to join others in the pool for a fun leisurely swim.
(taxes included)
Adult 18-54 yrs: $4.50
Senior 55+ yrs: $3.00
A swim designed for those who are 15 years of age or older to exercise or improve stroke development by swimming up and down the lanes of the lap pool.
(taxes included)
Child 0-17 yrs: $3.00
Adult 18-54 yrs: $4.50
Senior 55+ yrs: $3.00
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1655 Reach Street
Port Perry, ON L9L 1P2
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