Ponoka Aquaplex

Location: 5315 46 Avenue

The Aquaplex features a 25-meter swimming pool, 12-foot diving tank, wading pool, hot tub and sauna. 

The swimming pool offers five swimming lanes, a volleyball net, a basketball hoop, and a mobility lift. The diving tank includes a rope, diving board and a 10-foot slide. 

The Aquaplex is the proud home to two swim clubs, the Ponoka Pool Sharks and Ponoka Gators.

We have a variety of swim options including lap swims, public swims, toonie swims, adult swims and parent and tot swim times. We also offer morning and evening water fitness classes.

For more information, please contact the Ponoka Aquaplex at 403-783-0131 or by email at recreation@ponoka.ca.

For information about programming schedules, rates, swimming lessons,and facility rentals, please click on the links below: 

Click here to view the General Admission, Ponoka Aquaplex Pass and Recreation Pass rates.

Registration for Winter 2025 swimming lessons is now open.

Participants can register online by clicking here or in person at the Ponoka Aquaplex (5315 46 Avenue).

Click on the links below to view swimming lessons programming:

Swim for Life® Programming

Swimming lessons promote fitness and water safety while providing lifelong swimming skills.

All swimming lessons and advanced programming at the Ponoka Aquaplex are delivered through the Swim for Life program through the Lifesaving Society.

To determine your child’s swim level in the Swim for Life program, parents and guardians are encouraged to review the transition chart here. Paper copies of the transition chart are also available at the Ponoka Aquaplex.

If you are still unsure of your child’s skill level, the Ponoka Aquaplex offers free swim assessments during public swims. To learn more, please contact the Ponoka Aquaplex at 403-783-0131 or by email at recreation@ponoka.ca.

Registration for Winter 2025 advanced programming is now open.

Citizens can register online by clicking here or at the front desk at the Ponoka Aquaplex or Ponoka Arena Complex.

Click on the link below to view advanced programming:

Advanced programming courses offered at the Ponoka Aquaplex include:

  • Bronze Medallion and CPR-C;
  • Bronze Cross;
  • National Lifeguard;
  • Babysitting Course; and
  • Stay Safe Course.

For more information on pool rentals, please click here.

For more information on the Multi-Purpose Room, please click here.

For more information on birthday packages, please click here.

The Ponoka Aquaplex pool temperatures that are listed below are to accommodate a multitude of pool user groups with varying needs. The main pool and deep tank pool temperatures align with the provincial average of 82°F for public pools across the province.

Main Pool/Deep Tank
83°F  -  84°F

*Please note that the main pool temperatures are lowered a couple of days prior to and after swim meets, which occur in December and July.
Wading Pool

90°F - 92°F

Hot Tub

102°F - 104°F