Pools | Municipality of Arran Elderslie

The Chesley Centennial Pool will open for the season in late June 2026 and Tara Rotary Pool will open in late June 2026.

Pool lesson registration opens May 1, 2026.

The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie has two seasonal pools for you and your family to enjoy.

Chesley Centennial Pool
129 4th Ave SE
Chesley, ON N0G 1L0
519-363-2288

Tara Rotary Pool
15 Whites Ave
Tara, ON N0H 2N0
519-934-2164

Admission fees and passes

View our Admission Standards for our rules about supervision and if your child needs to be accompanied by a guardian at the pool. All passes are available for purchase at the pool or Municipal Office.

Single Admissions 2026

Admission	Fee	Taxes	Total
Youth 2 to 17 years	$3.55	$0.45	$4.00
Adult 18+ years	$4.43	$0.57	$5.00
Family (immediate members only)	$10.62	$1.38	$12.00

Season Passes 2026

Season Pass	Fee	Taxes	Total
Youth 2 to 17 years	$77.88	$10.07	$87.55
Adult 18+ years	$95.72	$12.43	$108.15
Family (immediate members only)	$168.63	$21.92	$190.55

Programs

Both of our pool locations offer a broad range of fun and athletic programs. Online registration information will be posted here when open.

Public Swim

Public Swims are available Monday to Friday at both the Chesley and Tara pools from 12pm to 2pm and 6pm to 7:30pm.

Weekend Public Swims on Saturdays at the Tara pool from 2pm to 5pm, and on Sundays at the Chesley pool from 2pm to 5pm.

Free swim every Tuesday evening from 6-7:30 in Chesley and Thursday evening from 6-7:30 in Tara.

In case of inclement weather contact the pool directly, to monitor any closures.

Chesley 519-363-2288 Tara 519-934-2164

Swimming Lessons

Registration will open in May 2026. Online registration will be available using our online booking portal. Payment is due in full at the time of registration. If you registered last year and don't remember your account information, select the "Forgot Password" link and an email will be sent to you to reset your password and to update your account.

First come, first served. Every third registration in the same household is $20 off. Please call to receive your registration discount.

Lessons from parent assisted tot classes, up to Swimmer 9 of the Lifesaving Society program.

Aquafit

Keep fit and active.

Open to all age groups.

Instructors have completed a training course, to serve you better.

Aquafit takes place in both pools Monday to Friday from 11:00am to 11:45am and evenings from 7:30pm to 8:15pm.

Day camp swim

Day camp participants swim Monday to Friday from 2:00pm to 3:00pm.

Subject to change, according to use.

Stroke correction

Available upon request. Please speak to the Pool Supervisor.

Subject to change, according to use.

Adult swim

Adult Swimming is available in Chesley and Tara, Monday to Friday from 7:30pm to 8:15pm.

Do you have any medical concerns? Please let a staff member know, and always swim with a buddy.

Subject to change, according to use.

Lessons and Aquafit

For lesson times and to register, visit our online booking portal. Payment is due in full at the time of registration. If you registered last year and don't remember your account information, select the "Forgot Password" link and an email will be sent to you to reset your password and to update your account. Every third registration in the same household is $20 off. Please call to receive your registration discount.

Program registration fees 2026

Program	Note	Fee	Taxes	Total
Private Lessons, per session	Includes 10 daily lessons	$164.47	Exempt	$164.47
Group / School	Per child, min 30 participants	$65.85	Exempt	$65.85
Tot	Caregiver assisted Under 3 years old	$77.64	Exempt	$77.64
Swim preschool	Ages 3 to 5 years old	$77.64	Exempt	$77.64
Swimmer (1 to 4)	Age 6+	$77.64	Exempt	$77.64
Swimmer (5 to 8)		$83.05	Exempt	$83.05
Swimmer (9)		$83.05	Exempt	$83.05
Aquafit - Drop In		$6.27	$0.82	$7.09
Aquafit - 10 Class Pass		$46.44	$6.04	$52.48
Aquafit - Summer Rate		$88.23	$11.47	$99.70

Pool rules

No person shall pollute the water in the swimming pool in any manner, which includes spitting and spouting of water, and blowing the nose in the pool or on the deck
Only patrons allowed on pool deck
77 Chesley and 90 Tara bathers only allowed on pool deck
Long Hair Must be tied back
Absolutely no:
- Boisterous play
- Glass containers
- Food and drink
- Sunbathing on deck
- Open sores or any communicable diseases allowed in pool enclosure
- Running on deck
- Flips (back)
- Diving in shallow end

Inclement Weather

The pool will be closed and programs will be cancelled on days with inclement weather, including heavy rain, thunder and lightning.

Every attempt will be made to reschedule lessons.

No refunds available.

Private Rentals

Private rentals are available when time permits. Please complete the Rental Request Form and we will get back to you regarding availability.

Hourly pool rental

Pool	Capacity	Hourly rate	Taxes	Total
Chesley	77 bathers	$93.17	$12.11	$105.28
Tara	90 bathers	$93.17	$12.11	$105.28

A pool rental includes a minimum of two lifeguards.

Backyard Pools

Did you know that:

Backyard pools are the number one location where children drown.
Each year in Canada, an average of 487 people die from drowning.
Drowning can occur in as little as 10 to 20 seconds, in only centimetres of water.

Everyone using your pool should:

Know how to swim
Know which part of the pool is deep or shallow
Know the location of the nearest phone
Always swim with a buddy, never alone
Be sober – alcohol and pools don't mix

Stay out of the pool if there's thunder, lightning, or if you cannot see the bottom of the pool clearly.

Name of Candidate	Position Seeking
Steve Hammell	Mayor
Jennifer Shaw	Deputy Mayor
Ryan Nickason	Arran Ward Councillor
David Stone	Paisley Ward Councillor
Heidi Maxwell	Paisley Ward Councillor
Patricia Wright	Paisley Ward Councillor
Katie Lutz	School Board Trustee - BWDSB
Lucie Desbiens	School Board Trustee - BGCDSB
Eric Lapointe	School Board Trustee - CSV