Whitby Civic Recreation Complex (CRC) Renovation
Make a Splash: Free Public Swims at the Renovated Civic Recreation Complex Until December 31
The renovated Whitby Civic Recreation Complex (CRC) is open and to celebrate, residents are invited to join the Town for FREE public swims until December 31 – no registration required. The newly upgraded CRC changerooms and multi-purpose room are open.
Registered swimming programs begin as part of the winter recreation programs.
Thank you for your patience as we completed our final health and safety checks, and worked to improve the facility.
For more information, including swim times, visit whitby.ca/Swimming
September 18, 2023 - Update on Reopening Plans For The Civic Recreation Complex Pool
We are excited to share that, after undergoing extensive renovations, the Civic Recreation Complex (CRC) pool will reopen for all registered and drop-in swimming programs on October 30. The renovated CRC changerooms and multi-purpose room will also reopen that day.
We are currently completing the final stages of construction, including the health and safety checks required to reopen. If this process is completed more quickly than expected and we can open any earlier, we will let you know!
In preparation for reopening, starting today (September 18), information about Fall swim programs at the CRC has been released on ACTIVE Net. We encourage you to log-in to create your Wish List in advance of registration opening. Need help? View our step-by-step video.
Registration dates are as follows:
- Whitby residents for six-week session swimming programs on September 27 at 9 a.m.
- Aquafit registration will open on September 28 at 9 a.m.
- Non-residents can register starting from October 4 at 9 a.m.
Registered swimming programs will begin on October 30. We are also pleased to share that, as part of the reopening, effective Sunday, October 15 the CRC Health Club will again be open on Sundays from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for member use.
We want to thank all residents, especially our Whitby Civic Recreation Complex Health Club Members, for your patience throughout this project.
We look forward to welcoming you back to our improved facility.
August 11, 2023 - Update on the Civic Recreation Complex (CRC) Reopening of Amenities
We are excited to begin to share news about re-opening plans for amenities at the Civic Recreation Complex (CRC).
As we are nearing the completion of construction, we are finalizing plans to re-open the pool, changerooms, and multi-purpose room. Information for Fall swim programs at CRC will be released on Monday, September 18, 2023.
We are committed to keeping you informed. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via email at facilities@whitby.ca.
Here’s a sneak peek:
 CRC pool before |  CRC pool currently |
The change rooms are underway with new block walls, plumbing, mechanical and electrical completed, with tiling scheduled to start the week of May 29th.
 Change room before |  Current progress |
As previously noted, the discovery of several concealed site conditions, coupled with a trade labour strike last spring, staffing shortages, and ongoing worldwide supply chain issues continue to impact the project. Again, we assure you that the Town is actively taking measures to expedite the completion of the project.
A reminder that the Anne Ottenbrite Pool at Iroquois Park Sports Centre remains open for your enjoyment.
We are committed to keeping you informed about the progress of the renovations. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via email at facilities@whitby.ca.
Upgrades to be completed during the renovation include:
- a new universal/family change room with 22 change stalls (up from 3), 100 lockers (up from 28), 12 baby change tables (up from 1), 19 showers (up from 3) and 4 washrooms (up from 2);
- wider hallways will make it easier for families with strollers or residents in wheelchairs to move throughout the universal/family change room;
- an upper-level universal washroom to better serve residents with disabilities;
- renovations to the existing women’s public changeroom, men’s public changerooms and aquatics staff changerooms;
- new multi-purpose programming space for all age groups to enjoy: and,
- safety equipment upgrades including a new fire alarm, expanded pool audio system, pool lighting and improved ventilation systems.
View Preliminary CRC Floor Plan
Note: This is a conceptual rendering/photograph and not the exact representation of the materials or spaces depicted.
Why It Matters
The Town is committed to providing an inclusive environment where all residents, visitors and employees have equal access to programs, services, facilities and amenities. In particular, change rooms are being renovated to better accommodate families with children, residents who are 55 +, and persons with disabilities.
What’s Next
The renovation of the pool area, inclusive change rooms, and the new multi-purpose recreation programming space will be complete later this year.
The construction process is well underway. For example, the pool hall renovations are almost finished, with the new ceiling, sprinkler lines, pool lighting, and sound system 100% complete.
A reminder that the Anne Ottenbrite Pool at Iroquois Park Sports Centre remains open for your enjoyment.
Project Funding
This project has been made possible by a more than $1.9 million grant from the Government of Canada’s Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream (CCRIS) of the Investing in Canada plan; over $1.6 million grant from the Province of Ontario; and a $1.3 investment from the Town of Whitby.
