The city of Edmonton introduced free access to outdoor pools in 2017, and have decided to extend it to the entire 2018 season! Pools typically open on the long weekend of May and are open until the long weekend of September, weather permitting. The city of Edmonton runs 5 outdoor pools – check out the info on each below, and see the map HERE for which one is closest to you!
Borden Park Natural Swimming Pool
Opening this year, a brand new all-natural outdoor pool concept!
Where: Borden Park 7507 Borden Park Road (Just south of Northlands, where K-days is held)
About the pool: “Borden Natural Swimming Pool is Canada’s first public, man-made, natural swimming pool. It was developed as an alternative to traditional chemically-treated pools.
A great family pool in beautiful Borden Park, it is surrounded by sand and plenty of lounge space with umbrellas, making it a perfect destination to enjoy a summer day.
As no chemicals are used to disinfect the water, the guidelines of the pool are different from other outdoor pools. Please read the pool guidelines before visiting the facility.” – Edmonton.ca
Fred Broadstock Outdoor Pool
Where: 15720-105 Avenue, West Edmonton (North of Stony Plain Road, just off of 156 Street)
About the pool: Family friendly atmosphere with accessible entrance, change rooms and washrooms. Pool includes a zero-depth entry into the kids pool, 1m & 3m diving boards, kids teach pool with spray park, picnic tables, concession area, and a dryland basketball hoop. Lots for the kids to do, complete with a sun deck.
Mill Creek Outdoor Pool
Where: 9555-84 Avenue (Just north of Whyte Ave and 95a Street, South Edmonton)
About the Pool: In Mill Creek Ravine, this L-shaped swimming pool has a large tanning area, beautiful scenery, complimentary and paid lockers, kids slide, concession on site, and surrounding leisure trails.
Oliver Outdoor Pool
Where: 10315-119 Street (Just south of 104 Avenue/Stony Plain Road & 119 Street, west/central Edmonton)
About the pool: This pool conveniently located in the downtown core has a deep water slide, complimentary wallet lockers, paid lockers, picnic table, sundeck, concession on site and a neighbouring playground!
Queen Elizabeth Outdoor Pool & Kinsmen Spray Park
Where: 9170 Walterdale Hill (In Kinsmen Park, Centrally located just north of Saskatchewan Drive)
About the pool: Kid friendly with a zero-depth pool entry, sun deck, 1m & 3m diving boards, universal access/family change room, showers and lockers right on the pool deck, first aid room and concession.
Spend the entire day in this area with the kids, with the Kinsmen Park on the same site, which has the sports centre, spray park, pitch & putt, sports field, playground, picnic sites, trails and the John Walter Museum.
Which one is your favorite? Try them all this Summer! Advice: Get there early to secure a spot for your towels; free means busy!
DO you know shen borden park opens?
DO you know shen borden park opens? Date wise?
I think they all open on the same day, long weekend of may, weather permitting. The link to the city of Edmonton site with more info is in the article here!