Shindleman Aquatic Centre
The leisure wave pool includes 6-25metre swim lanes, lazy river, tots pool area, beach / ramp entry, 212 ft waterslide & 14 person whirlpool.
Stride Place Hours
Stride Place RECEPTION Hours:
June: Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 4pm & Weekends: Closed
July – August 30: Monday – Friday: 10am – 6pm & Weekends: Closed
Stride Place FACILITY Hours:
June – August 30: Monday – Sunday: 5:35am – 10pm
Stride Place HOLIDAY Hours:
Wednesday July 1: Reception & Ice Arena: Closed, Facility & Fitness Centre: Open – Fitness Centre is Active Members Only
Monday August 4: Fully Closed
Monday September 7: Fully Closed
Shindleman Aquatic Centre
SHINDLEMAN AQUATIC CENTRE IS FULLY CLOSED FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
Splash Island Waterpark is open for the summer across the street at 260 Royal Rd S in Portage la Prairie,MB
* Schedule can change without notice, always check the online schedule here
Canada Day 2026
Come Celebrate Canada Day at Stride Place
Pancake Breakfast by the Portage Rotary Club 9am – 11am
Opening Ceremonies 11:30am -12pm
Cake Cutting 12pm
Main Stage Entertainment: 12:15pm – 4pm
Kid’s Play Zone: 12pm – 4pm
Fundraising BBQ by the Bear Clan: 11am – 4pm
Stride Place Events from 9am-4pm are RAIN OR SHINE
Splash Island: Public Swimming 12pm – 5:30pm
Fireworks: 10:30pm (Island bridge closed at 9:30pm)
Upcoming Swimming Lessons
Summer Swimming Lessons begin July 2026 at Splash Island
Lifesaving Society’s Parent & Tot though advanced level classes available!
Register now online or by calling Stride Place reception 204-857-7772
Know which level to enroll into?
PRRA offers a free swim assessment to determine what level to enter, call the PRRA Reception at 204-857-7772 to set up a time.
< PRRA Swimming Lesson Information
> PRRA Swimming Lesson Brochure
< Lifesaving Society Lesson Information
Folklorama Group Tour 2026
FOLKLORAMA GROUP TOURS ARE BACK!
Looking for a night filled with culture, entertainment, and unforgettable experiences?
Join us for a Folklorama Group Tour and visit THREE unique cultural pavilions in one evening while enjoying world-class performances, VIP treatment, and hassle-free transportation with two different days to choose from.
Friday, August 7 & Friday, August 14, 2026
Each tour includes:
Two-way motorcoach transportation from Stride Place or Oakville (Morrison’s Sport Park)
VIP pavilion access with reserved seating and table service
Dedicated Folklorama Volunteer Tour Guide throughout the evening
Cost: $95.00 per tour
Reserve your spot online now
Crescent Lake Kayak Rentals
The PRRA is offering Crescent Lake Kayak Rentals
- Hourly rental includes the kayak, paddles & life jackets.
- Single & double kayaks available
- from June until Sunday October 4th 2026
- $20 /initial hour & $10 /additional hour
Book your kayak at Stride Place Reception or Splash Island Admission Booth, for more information call the PRRA at 204-857-7772
Stride Place Reception Hours:
July & August: Mon-Fri: 10-6 Weekend: Closed
Splash Island Admission Booth:
July 1: 12-5:30pm
June 30 – July 19: Mon: 11:45-8:30 Tues: 12-7:30 Wed: 12-6 Thurs: 12-5:30 Fri: 12-8 Sat & Sun: 9:30-7
July 20 – August 30: Mon & Fri: 1-8 Tues & Thurs: 1-5:30 Wed: 1-6 Sat & Sun: 9:30-7
August 31 – Sept 7: Mon: 12-8 Tues: 12-5:30 Wed: 12-6 Thurs: 12-5:30 Fri: 12-8 Sat & Sun: 9:30-7 Mon Sept 7: 12-5
Pickleball & Disc Golf Rentals
Disc Golf Disks along with Pickleball Paddles & Balls are free for the general public to use
The Portage Rotary Disc Golf Course and Pickleball courts are both located near Stride Place on the Island.
Get the paddles and/or discs at Stride Place Reception
* deposit may be required