Swimming & Splash
June to Labour Day
TRCA parks offer a variety of places for you to keep cool this summer.
Check out the following TRCA conservation areas for more information on water activiites:
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Heart Lake Conservation Area
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Bruce's Mill Conservation Area
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Water Safety Rules
If you are swimming:
- Please review the swimming area rules posted.
- Weak or non-swimmers should wear a life jacket or personal floatation device (PFD) - this is NOT a substitute for adult supervision.
- Whenever your children are near water, you should be near your children. Continuous eye contact is essential. Children less than seven years of age - or who are weak or non-swimmers - should stay within arm's reach of an adult.
- Drowning is a silent killer. It can take as little as 10 seconds and contrary to popular belief, drowning victims rarely call, wave or signal for help. Never leave a child alone in or near water - even for a moment!
- Always swim with a buddy. Never swim alone.
- Swim within designated areas only and review water depths with children.
Rental Information:
Bruce's Mill Conservation Area Pool Rental Information
Looking for the perfect addition to your summer picnic? Then why not rent the new pool at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area. For a small additional fee, your group can add exclusive access to our brand-new swimming facility to your picnic reservation. Available evenings and weekends for only $100 per hour (plus applicable taxes), the pool area can accommodate up to 50 people and comes staffed with a lifeguard to help ensure your group's safety.
Pool availability: Monday to Friday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
To rent the pool, call our Customer Service Department at 416-667-6295 or make your request on-site at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area. Rentals must be arranged at least 48 hours in advance so that we can ensure the presence of a certified staff-member.
Lakeview Splash General Information:
The Lakeview Splash water-play facility is now open weekends until June 26, and daily from June 27 - September 5, 2011 (weather permitting) at Albion Hills Conservation Area in Caledon!
- 440 sq metre wading pool (4 ft deep)
- 125 sq metre interactive splash pad
- Clean and safe water fun for kids all ages
- Wetland themed water features
- State-of-the-art water conservation technology
- Located in natural wilderness surroundings, with grass picnic areas overlooking Albion Lake
| Admission for Albion Hills | Price |
| Splash Pad and Pool Admission: | 2 years of age and older: $3.75 * * plus parks admission |
| Parks Members Admission: | $2 years of ad and older: $2.75** ** must show membership card to receive special price. |
How are we conserving water?
Water Recycling System
Water used by the Aquatic Playground elements is collected in drains located on the floor of the playground. It is then pumped back into the pump house where it is filtered through sand filters, sanitized by a UV system, and pumped by a 15hp circulation pump back through the system to be used again. Treated water passes through sensors which ensure water going to the spray features is clean. If the makeup of water passing through the sensors is not within the allowable limits, the system shuts down, thus ensuring the quality of water being used.
Waste Dispersal System
When the system is flushed for annual maintenance procedures, the waste water that is generated is pumped into a holding tank, where it is held and eventually sent through a dispersal system to irrigate soft landscaping in the area.
Energy and Water Efficiency
A system controller ensures that the Aquatic Playground features only use water when activated by a user pushing an activation button located in the playground. The features are pre-programmed to follow various sequences once activated. Washrooms and the pump house feature energy efficient light fixtures and low flow toilets and faucets. Visit www.watersmartpeel.ca to learn more about water-saving toilets and fixtures.
Wild Wetland Splash General Information:
Wild Wetland Splash is now open weekends until June 26, and daily from June 27 - September 5, 2011 (weather permitting) at Heart Lake Conservation Area in Brampton!
- Clean and safe water fun for kids all ages
- 30 + wetland themed water features
- 550 person capacity
- State-of-the-art water conservation technology
- located in natural wilderness surroundings
| Admission for Heart Lake | Price |
| Splash Pad and Pool Admission: | 2 years of age and older: $4.75 * * plus parks admission |
| Parks Members Admission: |
2 years of ad and older: $2.75** ** must show membership card to receive special price. |
Click here to see the new Wild Wetland Splash Pad
How are we conserving water?
Water Recycling System
Water used by the Aquatic Playground elements is collected in drains located on the floor of the playground. It is then pumped back into the pump house where it is filtered through sand filters, sanitized by a UV system, and pumped by a 15hp circulation pump back through the system to be used again. Treated water passes through sensors which ensure water going to the spray features is clean. If the makeup of water passing through the sensors is not within the allowable limits, the system shuts down, thus ensuring the quality of water being used.
Waste Dispersal System
When the system is flushed for annual maintenance procedures, the waste water that is generated is pumped into a holding tank, where it is held and eventually sent through a dispersal system to irrigate soft landscaping in the area.
Energy and Water Efficiency
A system controller ensures that the Aquatic Playground features only use water when activated by a user pushing an activation button located in the playground. The features are pre-programmed to follow various sequences once activated. Washrooms and the pump house feature energy efficient light fixtures and low flow toilets and faucets. Visit www.watersmartpeel.ca to learn more about water-saving toilets and fixtures.
Lakeview Splash Group Reservation Information:
| Albion Hills Lakeview Splash | Price |
| Group 20 day campers * | $285.00 plus HST |
| Group 50 persons Lakeview Splash Site ** | $400.00 plus HST |
| Additional day campers | $6.75 plus HST |
| Additional persons | $3.75 plus HST |
*Inclusive of general admission for up to 20 day campers, aquatic facility admission and designated site inside aquatic facility.
** Plus general admission. Includes aquatic facility admission for a group of up to 50 persons and designated site inside aquatic facility.
Bruces Mill Splash Group Swimming Reservation Fees:
| Bruce's Mill Splash | Price |
| Group 50 Pool Rental* |
$385.00 plus HST |
* Plus general admission. Exclusive use of pool complex for a group of up to 50 persons
Wild Wetland Splash Group Swimming Reservation Information:
| Heart Lake Wild Wetland Splash | Price |
| Group 20 day campers * | $285.00 plus HST |
| Group 50 Wild Wetland Splash Site ** | $500.00 plus HST |
| Group 50 Wild Wetland Splash Site plus shelter and hydro ** | $750.00 plus HST |
| Additional day campers | $4.75 plus HST |
| Additional persons | $4.75 plus HST |
*Inclusive of general admission for up to 20 day campers, aquatic facility admission and designated site inside aquatic facility.
** Plus general admission. Includes aquatic facility admission for a group of up to 50 persons and designated site inside aquatic facility.
Petticoat Creek Splash Group Swimming Reservation Fees:
| Petticoat Creek Splash | Price |
| Group 20 day campers * | $285.00 plus HST |
| Group 50 Petticoat Splash Site ** | $500.00 plus HST |
| Additional day campers | $7.75 plus HST |
| Additional persons | $4.75 plus HST |
*Inclusive of general admission for up to 20 day campers, aquatic facility admission and designated site inside aquatic facility.
** Plus general admission. Includes aquatic facility admission for a group of up to 50 persons and designated site inside aquatic facility.
