Therapy pools are fully accessible, warm water therapeutic pools for people who have difficulty with mobility and cannot access a public facility.
What to expect
Therapy pools offer a wide range of services, including drop-in swim times, Water Works exercise classes, resident swim times, Ai Chi, post-polio classes, Watsu treatment sessions and Park Board swim times. Lifeguards have backgrounds in Kinesiology, Physical Education and Recreation Therapy.
A therapist or physician referral is required.
Stan Stronge Therapy Pool at Oak Care Centre is located in the 700 Block of West 59th Avenue.
How to access
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Check eligibility
Community clients who meet the admission criteria are welcome to attend Stan Stronge Pool only after they have completed an application/referral process.
Individuals wishing to access Stan Stronge Pool must meet one of the following criteria:
- Clients have a physical limitation that prevents the successful use of a community pool;
- Clients who require post-operative rehabilitation following surgeries such as hip replacement, shoulder surgery, knee surgery or back surgery; or
- Children who are unsuccessful in participating in community programs and facilities due to their disabilities.
All individuals must be able to demonstrate behaviour appropriate in a public facility and not pose a risk to themselves or others.
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Get a referral
Interested clients must complete an application form and a waiver of liability. The application form requires medical information and identification of potential contraindications and must be signed by a physician.
Stan Stronge Pool application form
Stan Stronge and G.F. Strong pools waiver of liability - adults
Stan Stronge and G.F. Strong pools waiver of liability - minors and adults with SDM
We offer a wide range of services, including drop-in swim times, Water Works exercise classes, Oak Care Centre resident swim times, Ai Chi, post-polio class, Watsu treatment sessions and Vancouver Park Board swim times.
Community therapists are welcome to use Stan Stronge Pool to work with their clients in community programs.
Certified lifeguards operate Stan Stronge Pool with backgrounds in Kinesiology, Physical Education and Recreation Therapy.
Main pool
- Temperature 33C (92F)
- Depth 1m to 1.5m (3ft - 5ft)
- Dimensions 5m x 10m (20 x 40ft)
Hot tub
- Temperature: 39C (102F)
- The hot tub entrance is from the main pool
Hours of operation
- Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Sunday: Closed
