Outdoor pools

A pool may be closed throughout the day if any of the following conditions arise:

• The weather turns to thundershowers during the day
• Lightning and/or thunder are present
• Water, electricity, access to a phone for emergencies, first aid kit, or washroom facilities are not available
• Foreign material such as glass, fecal matter, vomit, animals, or blood is found in the pool water 
• Maintenance issues
• Pool water clarity or quality does not meet Manitoba Public Health Act standards

A good routine to keep the pool clean! Before you swim, please rinse off in the shower. 

• Please avoid eating 1 hour prior to swimming to avoid an upset stomach
• Take children to the washroom prior to swimming and frequently take breaks during swimming 
• Non-toilet trained infants / toddlers & participants who experience incontinence must wear the appropriate leak-proof garment
• Don’t swim if you feel ill, have an upset stomach, diarrhea, or have vomited in the past day
• Avoid swallowing the pool water or getting water in your mouth 

Water quality is managed according to the Manitoba Public Health Act regulations.  Pool closures are a result of the contamination of pool water by fecal matter and vomit  or reduced water clarity