I am a Westmount resident who swims for fitness and relaxation. I love the outdoor pool!
During the summer I count on the availability of the 3 lap swim lanes in the outdoor pool. The recent reduction in the number of lanes during general and adult swim times makes it hard to swim for fitness because the lane is often full and a single lane makes it difficult to accommodate swimmers at different levels (speed and stroke type). Reducing the number of lanes is an inefficient use of pool space (because lane swimmers spread out and swim on the blue lines instead of sharing lanes between multiple swimmers of similar speeds).
Fewer lanes also limits the strokes that swimmers can practice - backstroke is impossible to use without lane ropes. Fewer lanes reduces safety for all by increasing the possibility of collision between lap swimmers and casual swimmers.
Early morning Lap swims are already crowded. Alternate lap swim scheduling options are needed during general and adult swim times.

With only 1 swim lane available, it becomes much too crowded to get any laps done and much too frustrating to try and navigate around casual swimmers in the pool. What’s the point? We are paying for access to the pool same as everyone else. Please keep 3 lanes available for lap swimmers. Thank you.