{"id":6152,"date":"2025-11-05T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/?p=6152"},"modified":"2025-11-04T19:02:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T01:02:16","slug":"a-hidden-gem-at-sherbrook-pool-fitness-for-the-community-by-the-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/2025\/11\/05\/a-hidden-gem-at-sherbrook-pool-fitness-for-the-community-by-the-community\/","title":{"rendered":"A Hidden Gem at Sherbrook Pool: Fitness for the Community, by the Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Hidden Gem at Sherbrook Pool: Fitness for the Community, by the Community<\/strong>
By Councillor Cindy Gilroy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes the best community wins aren\u2019t the loud ones. They\u2019re the quiet, steady efforts that make small spaces more welcoming, more affordable, and more alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working together with the Friends of Sherbrook Pool<\/em>, we recently advocated to City Council for a reduced fee for the Sherbrook Pool\u2019s fitness area  and we succeeded. What was once over eight dollars to use is now just three. It\u2019s a modest change on paper, but a meaningful one for accessibility, inclusion, and community health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those who haven\u2019t seen it, the Sherbrook Pool\u2019s fitness room is tucked away upstairs  a simple but sturdy space with treadmills, stationary bikes, and weights. It\u2019s not flashy, but it works. And like the pool itself  the oldest in Winnipeg  it carries the spirit of endurance. Yes, the equipment is aging, and yes, the climb up the stairs can be a small workout in itself, but that\u2019s part of its character: an honest space built for people who want to move, to breathe, and to stay connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reduced $3 fee changes the equation. Suddenly, it\u2019s no longer a hard sell. For less than a coffee, you can fit in a workout while your child is at a swim lesson or unwind after a long day without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even better, through the City of Winnipeg\u2019s Recreation Fee Assistance Program<\/strong>, eligible residents can receive additional subsidies to use facilities like Sherbrook Pool including the fitness area. This program helps ensure that cost is never a barrier to staying active and connected. If you or someone you know qualifies, you can apply through the City\u2019s website.  Every new person who walks through those doors helps strengthen the case for keeping Sherbrook Pool open and thriving. As our downtown becomes denser, spaces like this that are community rooted grow more valuable. More users mean more reason for investment, upgrades, and attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, spread the word: Sherbrook Pool isn\u2019t just for swimming. It\u2019s a neighborhood hub with room to grow, where a few dollars and a few steps upstairs can lead to a healthier, more connected community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes revitalization begins not with new walls or new machines, but with renewed belief in the places we already have.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on the City of Winnipeg\u2019s Recreation Fee Assistance Program, visit:<\/strong> winnipeg.ca\/recreationfeeassistance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cindy Gilroy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

City Councillor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daniel McIntyre Ward<\/p>\n\n\n\n

City of Winnipeg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

204-986-5951<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A Hidden Gem at Sherbrook Pool: Fitness for the Community, by the CommunityBy Councillor Cindy Gilroy Sometimes the best community … <\/p>\n