New swimming pool opens in Port Coquitlam

It might be a little easier to get the kids into swimming lessons this spring.

A new swimming pool opened up in Port Coquitlam on Monday (March 10), with lessons specifically geared to children aged four months to 12 years old.

“Pedalheads Swim, a trusted leader in children’s swim instruction, is proud to announce the opening of its brand-new, state-of-the-art facility at Fremont Village in Port Coquitlam,” stated a press release from the company.

Located at 863 Village Dr., the facility will help address a shortage of pools and swimming programs in Metro Vancouver, according to the company.

Key features touted by the company include smaller class sizes, highly trained instructors, private and semi-private lessons, and a convenient location.

Finding swimming lessons has been a challenge for some families in the Tri-Cities, especially in Port Moody.

While the cities of Coquiltam and Port Coquitlam are home to four indoor public pools and 10 outdoor pools, the latter of which close for the winter season, Port Moody just has the outdoor Rocky Point Pool.

During a recent public engagement survey, Port Moody residents raised concern over the possibility of the pool being removed as part of a redesign of Rocky Point Park. One of the key issues residents stressed was difficulty in securing spots for swimming lessons in neighbouring municipalities.

Registration for lessons with Pedalheads is now open, with classes scheduled to begin April 21. 

Pedalheads Swim is also offering single trial lessons by donation the weekend before official lessons kick off (April 18 to 19), giving families a chance to trial the program before making any commitments.

The donations go toward the company’s charitable initiative, Pedalheads+, which provides free camps, lessons and equipment to underserved communities across North America.

The company will also be holding an opening party at the facility on April 19.