Splash Pad & Swimming at Harrison Park Pool

The Good Cheer Splash Pad at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park is the hottest place to stay cool in the summer!

Open Daily usage from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.,  Victoria Day until Thanksgiving Monday. No admission fee, open to all ages!

Please observe the following rules when using the Splash Pad:

  • Use of the Splash Pad is at your own risk and sole responsibility.
  • All children must be supervised at all times while in the Splash Pad.
  • No climbing on the spray equipment.
  • No pets (except for service animals), glass, rocks, bottles, or other foreign objects are allowed in the Splash Pad.
  • No skateboards, rollerblades, scooters or bicycles allowed.
  • Smoke Free Environment.
  • The use of soaps, detergents or shampoos is not allowed in the splash pad.
  • Be considerate of others.

Please Note:  This facility may be closed or its use limited at any time because of weather. In case of lightning or thunder, all persons must vacate the area.

Find the Splash Pad at the following location.

If there are any problems with the Splash Pad system, please contact the Parks Department at 519-376-4440 ext. 1221 or email parks@owensound.ca.

The Good Cheer Splash Pad is provided through the generosity of the Scenic City Order of Good Cheer and the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

Harrison Park Pool - Opens June 27, 2026

CLOSED - 2026 Season Opening in June 27th, 2026

Want to Be A Sponsor for a FREE Public swim - Fill out our Sponsorship Form

Nestled under the trees near Weavers' Creek in Harrison Park, Owen Sound's only outdoor heated public pool, is open June 26, until August 30, 2026. It is fully staffed with professional lifeguards and operated by the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce.

It is fully staffed with professional lifeguards and operated by the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce.

Harrison Park Pool - Public Swim Schedule 

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    Dates

 Monday

 Tuesday

 Wednesday

 Thursday

 Friday

 Saturday

 Sunday

1st Day of the Season: Monday, June 16, 2026

1:00pm-3:00pm

1:00pm-3:00pm

1:00pm-3:00pm

1:00pm-3:00pm

1:00pm-5:30pm

1:00pm-5:30pm

 

1:00pm-4:00pm

Free Swim Sponsored By: Miller Waste

Last Day of the Season: Sunday, August 30, 2026

 

4:00pm-5:30pm

 

4:00pm-5:30pm 

 

 

4:00pm-5:30pm
Community Sponsored FREE Public Swim

 

 

 

4:00pm-5:30pm 
Free Swim Sponsored By: Miller Waste

 

 

 

 

 



**There will be no evening swim on July 1 (Canada Day) and August 1 (Civic Holiday)**

Thanks to the generosity of our Major Sponsor, Miller Waste, for the FREE Summer swims offered on:

Thursdays: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Sundays: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Thanks to the generosity of our 

Community Sponsored Swims (July - August) are on the following

Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Sponsored by Local Businesses

Sponsorship Form

July 8

TBA

July 15

TBA

July 22

TBA

July 29

TBA

August 5

TBA

August 12

TBA

August 19

TBA

August 26

TBA

Pool use is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

  • All users are expected to practice hand hygiene before and after using the facility.

Please Note: This facility may be closed or its use limited at any time because of inclement weather.

An open swim pass may be purchased at the Harrison Park Pool.

Harrison Park Pool 2026 Public Swim Passes

Day Passes

 

 

 

 

 

Infant

Free

 

-

under 3 with paying adult

 

Child/Youth

$5.31

per swim

+ HST

3-17 years old

 

Adult

$7.08

per swim

+ HST

18+ years old

 

Family

$20.35

per swim

+ HST

maximum of 5 immediate family members

Season Passes

 

 

 

 

 

Child/Youth

$110.62

per season

+ HST

3-17 years old

 

Adult

$150.44

per season

+ HST

18+ years old

 

Family

$327.43

per season

+ HST

maximum of 5 immediate family members

 

Private Pool Rentals & Swimming Lessons

Rentals

 

 

Private Rentals

$252.21

per hour

+ HST

up to maximum of 80 swimmers

Schools and Non-Profit Organizations - non instructional

$185.84

per hour

+ HST

up to maximum of 80 swimmers

Schools and Non-Profit Organizations - instructional

$199.12

per hour

+ HST

up to maximum of 80 swimmers

Swimming lessons schedule for Summer 2026

Swimming Lesson Registrations are available online or in-person at the YMCA. 

  • 2026 Swim lessons - July 6 to July 16, 2026 

For Private Pool Rentals Call 519-376-0484 ext. 226 or email aquatics@osgb.ymca.ca to book.

Swimming Lesson Registrations are available online or In-Person at the YMCA. Private Pool Rentals Call 519-376-0484 ext. 226 or email aquatics@osgb.ymca.ca to book.

Contact Us

808 2nd Avenue East,
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 2H4
Phone: 519-376-1440
Email us

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