PERC Pool
The Perth East Recreation Complex Pool is the only outdoor swimming pool in Perth East. The pool opened in 1995, measures 25 m x 12 m and can hold up to 212 swimmers.
Pool features include:
- 2 diving boards
- Water Slide
- Wheel chair ramp to water
- Accessible change room facilities
- Pool depth .92 m to 2.74 m
Smoking and vaping is not permitted indoors or on the outdoor of the Perth East Recreation Complex within 20 metres of the perimeter of the grounds.
Pool Season ends on September 4th – Thanks for a great season!
Public Swimming
Public swimming is open to all ages. Swimm admission standards apply. A swim test is required for all youth to swim in the deep end. Select equipment is available for use.
2026 Public Swim Schedule
Weekdays: 2pm-4pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm
Saturdays: 2pm-4pm
Sundays: 2pm-4pm & 4:30pm-6:30pm
2026 Public Swim Fees
- Preschool (4 & Under) – Free
- Support Persons – Free
- Single Entry – $5.00
- Family – $15.00
2026 Pass Fees
- 10 Pack – $45.00
- Individual Season Pass – $141.98
- Family Season Pass – $336.57
- Aquafit Season Pass – $94.69
- Lane Season Pass – $91.81
*Tax Included
*Note: swim fins, flippers, hand paddles, inflatables and mermaid tails are not permitted.
2026 Sponsored Public Swim Schedule
Thank you to our generous sponsors for the continued support of our free public swim program!
September 2026
Friday September 4, 2pm-4pm – Back to School Party!
THANK YOU, Zehr Insurance!
Swim Test
In order to Pass the Swim Test a Patron Must:
- Swim 20m continuously, with strong forward movement, face in the water with ability to take breaths, not stop or touch the pool bottom.
- Tread water for 1 minute, with strong confident movements and ears above surface for the entire duration.
* Note: Lifeguards reserve the right to request a swim test for any age and fail or revoke a swim test at any time if they feel it is unsafe or will prevent an injury to the patron.
Swimming Lessons
The PERC Pool offers the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Program.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Recreation Coordinator.
Swimming Lesson Levels
Parent & Tot – Ages 4m to 3y
Parent & Tot 1
4-12 Months
Parent & Tot 2
12-24 Months
Parent & Tot 3
2-3 Years
Preschool – Ages 3 to 5
Preschool 1
Learn how to float, glide, and jump in the water with help. Parents are welcome to participate until their child is ready to try on their own.
Preschool 2
These learners will become comfortable jumping into water by themselves and will transition from swimming with an instructor to floating and gliding with flotation devices.
Preschool 3
This group will become comfortable jumping into deep water with a PFD, and will learn to float and glide on their own.
Preschool 4
These advanced preschoolers will learn to jump into deep water on their own, open their eyes underwater, and master gliding and kicking.
Preschool 5
These superstars will learn how to roll into the water with a PFD and begin treading water. They’ll learn the basics of front crawl, back crawl, and whip kick.
Swimmer – Ages 5 to 12
Swimmer 1
Designed for children who have never taken swimming lessons or have completed up to preschool 4.
Swimmer 2
These advanced beginners will become comfortable jumping into deep water and will learn how to tread water. they will be able to swim 10m.
Swimmer 3
These junior swimmers will dive and learn somersaults. They’ll work on swimming 15m of front and back crawl.
Swimmer 4
These intermediate swimmers will swim 5m underwater and begin to develop breaststroke skills.
Swimmer 5
Master shallow dives, eggbeater, and backward somersaults. They will develop breaststroke skills and increase their distances for front and back crawl.
Swimmer 6
Learn stride entries, compact jumps, and scissor kicks. These swimmers will become masters of breaststroke.
Swimmer 7
Continue to refine stroke development and learn basic lifesaving skills and first aid.
Swimmer 8
Develop rescue skills, improve on strokes and endurance, and learn basic first aid.
Swimmer 9
Continue to refine rescue skills, increase endurance through swimming challenges, and improve on first aid skills.
Group Swimming Lessons
Stay tuned for Summer 2027 details!
Private Swimming Lessons
All ages welcome!
Private Lessons are 1 on 1 instruction
Semi-Private Lessons are 1 on 2 instruction
Sessions are 30 minutes long.
Private and Semi-Private can only be booked by contacting:
Paige Fletcher, Recreation Coordinator
519-595-8375 x325
Mya Leis, Aquatic Supervisor
519-595-8297
2026 Private and Semi-Private Sessions
| Week | Time |
|---|---|
| August 24 – 28 | 9am-11am & 5:15pm-6:15pm |
| August 31 – September 4 | 9am-11am & 5:15pm-6:15pm |
Become a Lifeguard & Instructor
Lifeguard/ Instructor Levels
Bronze Star – Optional
Develop swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill, and personal fitness. Candidates refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workout. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion and provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sport. Designed for youth under 13 years of age who have completed their swimming lesson Level 9 and are looking for more training to prepare for Bronze Medallion.
Step 1 – Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid
Develop physical fitness, decision making and judgement skills for water rescues. Learn emergency first aid knowledge and techniques to help recognize heart attacks, stokes, choking, and CPR.
Pre-requisites: 13 years old on or before exam date or holds Bronze Star
Step 2 – Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid/CPR-C
Learn the difference between lifesaving and lifeguarding, emergency procedures, teamwork, special equipment use and spinal injury management techniques. Learn standard first aid knowledge and techniques to begin treatment for broken bones, seizures, and heat illnesses.
Pre-requisites: Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid
Step 3 – Assistant Instructor (Optional)
This course prepares candidates to help certified instructors with swimming classes. You are introduced to key principles of learning and teaching the basic swimming progression.
Pre-Requisites: 14 years old by the last day and Bronze Cross
Step 4 – Swim Instructor (Required) and Lifesaving Instructor (Optional)
These courses prepare instructors to teach and evaluate the swimming strokes and related skills found in the Lifesaving Swim for Life and Bronze programs.
Pre-Requisites: 15 years old by the last day and Bronze Cross
Step 5 – National Lifeguard
Learn teamwork, leadership, emergency procedures and accident prevention.
Pre-Requisites: 15 years old on or before the exam date, Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid and CPR-C
2027 Lifeguard and Instructor Sessions – stay tuned!
How to have successful swimming lessons
- Visit the pool before swimming lessons start. Give your child a tour of the facility so that they are familiar with the pool.
- Have fun and swim with your child during recreational swim prior to the beginning of lessons and practice skills they already know.
- Set realistic expectations with your child and allow your child to feel that there are no expectations to receive a badge.
- Swimmers often need more than one set of lesson in order to gain the sill that will allow them to complete level.
- Make sure you bring any concerns to the instructor in a timely manner
- If your child has a medical concern or learning challenge, please speak to the instructor at the first lesson.
Pool Programs
Lane Swims
June 29 to September 3
Monday to Friday 12:10pm-1pm
Monday to Wednesday 8:30pm-9:30pm
Aquafit
June 29 to September 3
Monday to Friday 12:10pm-1pm
Monday to Wednesday 8:30pm-9:30pm
PERC Pool Staff
Perth East Piranhas Swim Team
Join the Perth East Piranhas Swim Team!
The team accommodates all skill levels of swimmers where they will develop their skills and continue to improve the four swim strokes – freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly.
* Must pass a swim test.
Group 1: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
4:00pm-5:00pm
Starting June 22
$80.00
Group 2: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
4:00pm-5:00pm
Starting June 23
$80.00
Saturday Morning Meets & Finals to be announced!
* Volunteering is a requirement. Each registrant must have a parent/guardian commit to volunteering 6 hours at a swim meet.
Pool Rentals
The PERC Pool is available to rent outside of regularly scheduled programming. Pool rental requests can be submitted to the aquatic supervisor.
2026 Pool Rental Fees
1-30 People – $136.15
31-100 People – $181.10
101-212 People – $226.00
* Tax not included
* Note: Please provide at least 1 weeks notice
Pool Rules and Policies
Feedback
The PERC Pool is is committed to continuous organizational improvements in an environment where all complaints are dealt fairly and in a respectful, transparent fashion.
Please complete our PERC Pool Feedback Form below if you have any comments or concerns to share.
Contact Us
Becky Westman
Manager of Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Perth East Recreation Complex
40 Temperance Street
Milverton, Ontario N0K 1M0
T.: 519-595-8375 x321
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