UPDATE April 7, 2021: 

The latest provincial restrictions have not impacted the Ponoka Aquaplex. The Aquaplex will reopen as planned for small-group lessons, private and semi-private lessons, Junior Lifeguard Club and private facility rentals in accordance with current provincial health regulations and guidelines.

Original Post April 6, 2021:

With extensive maintenance and facility improvements now completed, the Ponoka Aquaplex is reopening this week for limited public use with restrictions in place due to COVID-19.

The pool will be open for small-group swim lessons, private and semi-private lessons, Junior Lifeguard Club (JLC) and private facility rentals in accordance with provincial health regulations and guidelines. “We are excited to welcome pool users back to the Aquaplex and show them the extensive improvements and upgrades that we’ve been working on,” said Andrew Jones, Recreation Coordinator for the Town of Ponoka. “It really does look and feel like a different facility and we’re excited to show it off,” said Jones.

The improvements and upgrades that have been completed at the Aquaplex include:

  • A completely resurfaced and refinished pool deck with a new thermoplastic, slip-resistant coating;
  • A fully resurfaced and refurbished wading pool with a durable new thermoplastic coating for a smoother, more comfortable user experience for families and children enjoying the wading pool;
  • A new rooftop HVAC system that regulates airflow, temperature and humidity for greater comfort and user enjoyment at the Aquaplex;
  • New edging around the main pool, deep tank and wading pool;
  • New depth markers around the deep tank and main pool; and
  • Painting and general maintenance throughout the facility.

Swim Lessons and Junior Lifeguard Club Begin April 16.

Registration is open for Junior Lifeguard Club and swim lessons for Pre-school levels up to Swim Kids 6.

Swimming lessons and JLC classes begin April 16.

Only three or four children will be permitted in each swimming lesson due to provincial COVID-19 restrictions. A caregiver, aged 16 or older, will be required to accompany children into the water for all Pre-school lessons and Swim Kids 1-4.

All lessons and rentals must be booked in advance.

To register and pay for swim lessons, JLC or to book and pay for private lessons or facility rentals, please visit the Town website at www.ponoka.ca and click ‘Aquaplex’ under ‘Popular Pages’ or click the following link: https://www.ponoka.ca/visiting/recreation/aquaplex.

**With information from The Town of Ponoka