Madoc Pool and Sports Camp

02/25/2025

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Madoc Pool

High costs and low use lead to permanent closure of Madoc pool Public engagement planned to help inform community funds

Following years of discussion, on Thursday, February 19, Centre Hastings Council approved staff’s recommendation to permanently close Madoc Pool. At the same time, Council recognized the efforts of many community members who have raised nearly $185,000 for the pool. The Municipality has reached out to this group and has begun to plan a formal public engagement process to help redirect the funds into enhancing existing recreation in Centre Hastings.

“The decision to close the pool was challenging,” said Mayor Deline. “We have tried on and off for years to keep it running because we know the pool has a long history in our community. At the end of the day, it’s our job to deliver quality services at costs that our taxpayers can bear. It is simply not feasible to replace the pool nor financially responsible to continue fixing it.

“That said, we also greatly appreciate the time and passion of the dedicated group who has worked hard to fundraise to protect it. We want to honour their efforts. The funds they raised came from the community and how they are used going forward should be informed by the community. Staff is working on an engagement plan, and Council can’t wait to hear what ideas residents have so we can improve our current parks and recreation in ways that bring the greatest value for everyone.”

Rationale to close the pool

The decision to close the pool was based on several factors:

• The pool’s condition has worsened significantly over the past several years.
• The costs to bring it up to meet safety standards exceed $150,000, not including the costs of lifeguards and day-to-day maintenance. This investment would only be a short-term measure and not a long-term solution.
• Building a new pool is out of the Municipality’s financial reach.
• The pool has seen very limited use over the past several years.
• Recruiting enough qualified lifeguards has been challenging.
• Other, more popular recreational facilities, need repair.

Planned public engagement

Over the last decade, members of the community have raised approximately $185,000 to help keep the pool running. The funds are being held in a municipal reserve fund. Municipal staff will be reaching out to the fundraisers and have begun planning opportunities to hear from the community about how to direct the funds and re-invest them to enhance existing recreation offerings in Centre Hastings.
The Municipality’s website will be kept up to date with details about the closure and the planned engagement. Visit:
https://centrehastings.com/living-here/parks-recreation-and-culture/pool/

CONTACT PERSON
Typhany Choinard, CAO/Clerk
[email protected]

https://www.centrehastings.com/news-and-notices/press-release-for-immediate-release-madoc-pool/

01/30/2024

08/11/2023

Pool Hours for Friday & Saturday this week/weekend.
Madoc Pool and Sports Camp

08/04/2023

Perfect way to cool down this week at the Madoc Pool! This does not include Saturdays public swim hours!

07/27/2023

Important Notice

The Madoc Pool has a month left of great programs and lessons!
Register today by calling the Madoc Pool at (613) 473-4994.

Our staff on site are more than happy to help and answer any questions regarding our programs & lessons!

Visit our website for additional info:
https://centrehastings.com/living-here/parks-recreation-and-culture/pool/

06/30/2023

Still a few spaces left for swimming lessons in block 1 (lots more to come in blocks 2, 3 & 4). It isn't too late to register - you can come down on Tuesday morning to the Pool and sign up! Registration for blocks 2, 3 and 4 is ongoing at the Pool from Tuesday onwards. Our great staff team will be ready to help you.

06/29/2023

Come and register for this year's pool programs! The season is divided into 4 two week blocks, and you can complete 1 full level in a block for many of the classes.
In Block One (July 4th - 18th) we are offering:
Parent and Tots level 2+3 (weekly for 8 weeks)
Pre-school level 1+2
Swimming level 1+2
Swimming level 4
Swimming level 7
Aquafit (weekly for 8 weeks)
And lots of public swimming!

We had almost 400 responses to our Poll and have designed the programming according to your requests and to allow children to progress through a few levels throughout the season!

If you don't see a level you want do not worry, we have lots more in Block 2, 3 and 4! A full list of programs will be on display at the pool. Come down to the Madoc Pool and register from 9:30am- 12:30pm on Friday.

30m children's classes (tots, pre-school, swim 1+2) are $75 (residents) $85 (non-res)
45m classes (swim 3,4,5,6) are $85 (res) $95 (non-res)
1h classes (swim 7,8,9) are $95 (res) $105 (non-res)
Aquafit $85 (res) $95 (non-res)

The Madoc Pool is hosting an additional registration for programs and lessons Friday, June 30th,2023 from 9:30am to 12:30 pm.

This registration will be hosted at the Madoc Pool at 65 Queen Victoria St W, Madoc, ON K0K 2K0.

Pricing, lessons & program details will be available at registration.

06/29/2023

Don' miss out! We have spaces left and our instructors are amazing!

The Madoc Pool is hosting an additional registration for programs and lessons Friday, June 30th,2023 from 9:30am to 12:30 pm.

This registration will be hosted at the Madoc Pool at 65 Queen Victoria St W, Madoc, ON K0K 2K0.

Pricing, lessons & program details will be available at registration.

06/28/2023

Come and register for this year's pool programs! The season is divided into 4 two week blocks, and you can complete 1 full level in a block for many of the classes.
In Block One (July 4th - 18th) we are offering:
Parent and Tots level 2+3 (weekly for 8 weeks)
Pre-school level 1+2
Swimming level 1+2
Swimming level 4
Swimming level 7
Aquafit (weekly for 8 weeks)
And lots of public swimming!

We had almost 400 responses to our Poll and have designed the programming according to your requests and to allow children to progress through a few levels throughout the season!

If you don't see a level you want do not worry, we have lots more in Block 2, 3 and 4! A full list of programs will be on display at the pool. Come down to the Madoc Pool and register from 4-6:30pm today or from 9:30am- 12:30pm on Friday.

30m childrens classes (tots, pre-school, swim 1+2) are $75 (residents) $85 (non-res)
45m classes (swim 3,4,5,6) are $85 (res) $95 (non-res)
1h classes (swim 7,8,9) are $95 (res) $105 (non-res)
Aquafit $85 (res) $95 (non-res)

06/27/2023

The Madoc Pool is hosting registrations Wednesday, June 28th,2023 from 4 pm to 6:30 pm.

This registration will be hosted at the Madoc Pool at 65 Queen Victoria St W, Madoc, ON K0K 2K0.

Pricing, lessons & program details will be available at registration.

Additional registration is at the Madoc Pool on Friday, June 30th, 2023 from 930am-12:30pm.

https://centrehastings.com/living-here/parks-recreation-and-culture/pool/