Edmonton has a few outdoor pools and I feel so lucky to have such amazing facilities that we can…read moreuse for free around the city. This was a first time for me heading to Queen Elizabeth outdoor poor. Located by Kinsmen Park and right on the river valley. Once all the construction is finished by the bridge, I bet that will be a lovely walk in the summer. Pack up for a day out because there is nowhere to buy food. Picnic is a must! There are a lot of nice spots to sunbathe, hide in the shade and sit by the pool. The pool is large but on a sunny summer day be prepared for it to be busy! There isn't a ton of room once in but I do like that they divide the pool up into three sections. One for kids, one for people just floating or swimming leisurely, and one for divers. There were a lot of divers! It made for great people watching. As I mentioned, it's free to go. The door staff just check your bags and make you empty water bottles out before you can enter. The changing facilities and wash rooms are clean and well maintained.

One of the best outdoor pools in Edmonton. Extremely crowded on hot days. Since it doesn't open…read morefor public swimming until 11 the lineup can get long and take a while to get in. I got there 20 min before they opened and there was already a lineup. There are a few big trees on the grass for shade and lounge chairs in the sun. The zero-depth pool entry is great for kids to walk in and play in the shallow water.

Fountain Park Pool for a birthday swim with Covid-19 restrictions was well outlined to everyone who…read morearrived from the lifeguard. Wear your bathing clothes under your walk in clothes, take those off put them in a bag on a trolley. And the lifeguards will bring them to you after your swim time, no showers. Leave the pool facilities after you have changed back into your clothes you came in, over your bathing clothes.

This continues to be my go to pool 5 years later…read more The staff are friendly. The pool is pretty darn clean. The swim instructors are nice. The water is partial salt water. The entrance fee is almost 1/2 of Servus' fee. See you Sunday, Fountain Park!

Amazing, great staff and location. My friends have loved the aquazise which acually has a real…read moreteacher which is rare for city of edmonton. Great pool and picnic or hike spot.

This is where the beautiful people hang out all summer!…read more Millcreek pool is nestled in Millcreek ravine and is surrounded by trees, which provides a really nice scene. This is a great place to go an lay out a towel for some sun tanning (and the pool is good for a dip too). The only downer about this place is its popularity, which - yes - adds to the ambiance, but it sucks when the entire area is covered in towel patches and a square cannot be found for you to lay out. My tip is that you come early in the day - and stay all day! They have a small concession here, and of course the prices are outrageous but what else can you expect? It is fun to people watch here, and I actually could spend an entire day here. People of all ages come here (actually, I haven't seen many seniors at this pool) so everyone is welcome - kids, adults, or teens. This pool usually opens on May long weekend of every year and closes sometime in September

I want to give this place 4 and a half stars because it ain't missing much…read more Prices for drop ins 8$, check! Free lockers, check! Swim suit driers, check! Long, long, deep swimming lanes, check! Cold pool water, check! Diving boards, check! Hot tub, check! Sauna, check! Cold and hot showers by steam/sauna, check! Steam room, check! Lounge areas, check! Skylights, check! Great attitudes at the pool, Life guards and swimmers alike, check! I swear to dog, this is the best pool in the city. I'm a wacko who actually enjoys the colder temperatures of the pool! The only things its missing is higher diving boards and a bigger Sauna/Steam room,( they are always full). And maybe a deeper pool. From my point of view, those are they only things other pools in Etown are doing better.

The Peter Hemmingway Fitness and Leisure Centre serves the northwest part of the city. Peter…read moreHemmingway Fitness and Leisure Centre, formerly known as Coronation Fitness Centre, has recently undergone a renovation to include a large built in whirlpool (thank you very much) and overall maintenance. The pool area is 50m, has and wet and dry sauna and a large observation area (accessible from both on and off the pool deck) and is home to the Coronation Triathlon. The large bank of south facing windows lets in amble light and doesn't make you feel like you're sitting in a humid brick cube. The weight room is located in the basement and is rather small, but does suit the bill. This is the first location I started with a trainer a few years ago and holds good memories for me. The change rooms are decent, but if you're working out take flip-flops with you so your feet and socks don't get wet while going through the change room. Tennis courts and a sports field are located just outside is a nice change of pace when the weather is nice. Parking can sometimes be crowded as traffic from comes the arena and school next door. It's a good facility and offers lots of programs for both aquatics and fitness. Because the facility is city run, admission fees are a bit high. But if you purchase a multi-facility pass you can use all of the city rec centres - good bang for your buck.

It can be really disappointing when employees, especially those in positions of responsibility like…read morelifeguards, aren't treating guests with the respect they deserve. Maybe lifeguard (Skylor) thinks there's less oversight on weekends, but that's definitely not an excuse for rudeness. Everyone deserves to feel welcomed and respected, especially at places meant for relaxation.

Well I went to this Rec center by Southgate. The pool was empty. Makes sense, in this blistering…read morecold and it being so close to the holidays. This place is pretty decent. They have swimming lanes, however they are very shallow. Reminds me of the Kinsmen warmup pool. Of course I found a hot tub and steam room. So often pools don't have a sauna though, not sure why. They have another swimming pool that is also a diving tank. 3 tiers of diving boards, although I am not sure on their heights. The life guard said they were all open. I seen some ropes to swing on as well. There did not appear to be any free lockers. Only pay to use ones, (50 cents) and ones you can use if you bring a lock. There may have been some free ones, perhaps outside the locker room but I did not see them. Lastly there showers were cold, not super fun in this weather haha.

Very nice fitness club for people of all ages !Love the atmosphere here more than anywhere !!It's a…read moreplace of utter bliss when your mind and body connect at a high level!!Id recommend this place to a women or man of any age ,(even kids can thrive here) a weight lifter ,a runner , a swimmer ,a gymnast,or even a cyclist or a climber ,you can pretty much do it all here and all at a great rate ,that's better than the competitors.

This Ymca In Edmonton Was amazing! Had all the gym equipment one would need. Very clean and…read morespacious. The staff at front desk were very friendly. I got a day pass to work out and they ended up giving me a pass for the next day free. The dumbbells went up to 130 lb which was surprising for a ymca. They had a great area for dead lifting as well. Had a wonderful workout there and will for sure go back next time I'm in Edmonton. Thank you to the staff there for being awesome

I decided to check out this pool because Bonnie Doon was closed at the time…read more Its fairly normal. 50 meter pool. Hot tub. Sauna. Steam room. The layouts a bit odd for where the change room is, when leaving the pool. I didn't get much swimming in, as the whole pool was closed for lessons. All in all, not a bad place to go for a swim.

A good small pool and fitness facility. We've really enjoyed swim lessons here with our little one…read moreand lane swim and gym time have also been good. Unfortunately the pool can be a bit cold for the little ones and there isn't a toddler pool, but it is a great neighbourhood facility and we're very happy it is available. We'll continue to have our kid in swimming lessons and we will continue to enjoy the fitness facilities and pool. The gym is small and has limited machines etc. but is really well maintained. The hot tub, steam room and sauna are great as well. The change rooms are ample and while the family change rooms get rather busy, the facility is really well maintained for its size and location. The majority of those present follow the COVID protocols well and take good care of the gym. In our visits, most folks have been properly masked and very few others have been present in the gym. There is also a bus stop nearby and ample parking. As a youth, I swam here for high school swim meets at least on one occasion. As an adult I've enjoyed my time here. The women's change room shower that has the hand shower is the warmest. All locker room lockers can be used with personal locks or be used with 50 cents. There are free lockers in the lobby for valuables. There is also a very small viewing area and lots of space to watch on deck.

Great older pool with the traditional layout of shallow to deep. A beautiful, BIG outdoor deck for…read moresummertime use. Its still well maintained, has lovely staff, great aquasize classes and SALT WATER! Small hot tub and steam room but great for lane swims. Quieter than many larger facilities. I've always loved this pool. Nice sized area inside for groups to have coffee after classes.

Stopped by this pool the other day…read more Not that bad of a place.The pool has 50 meter lanes. It has a hot tub and steam room. Both are pretty small. 5 max people permitted in the hot tub. Steam room gets pretty hot and the metal door handle burns a bit. Not sure if they cranked the heat yesterday. Free lockers in the change room, which is normal for city pools. I think the smallness makes people more chatty there but I suppose thats common.

I was really happy with the staff who were checking ID and immunization QR codes when I came here…read moreto take my kid to Sportball. The facility seems to be in good repair and the mini gym where sportball was held was well maintained and the venue had ample parking. I am definitely interested in taking the kid here again someday to check out the toddler play structure when it is available. The pool looks nice. I haven't swum here in over 20+ years so I really can't adequately review it nowadays but I have fond memories of swimming here in any case.

Came to Kinsmen Leisure Centre yesterday for a toddler birthday party…read more My review is for the amenities used for the toddler play & party room. The play room is for children 6 & under. It had optional black lights throughout the room which the kiddos loved! There were plenty of slides, climbing structures, giant foam building pieces, gymnastic mats, and a rock climbing wall! It was clean, it was bright, it was spacious! Adjoining the playroom was a large party room with tables, chairs, washroom, sink, counter area. My only complaint is that my kiddos could see & smell the pool which led to incessant requests to go swimming... So we will likely go swimming today! I think the mom said it was $170 for 2 hours. Balloons & piñatas are not allowed due to the air intake system. Overall, I'd give it a 9 out of 10! 2 hours is a pretty tight window to set up, play, eat, open presents, and clean up. The next group was waiting for us to leave at the 2 hour mark.

I am always on the look out for a new and exciting park for my daughter, she's 4. This was a very…read moregreat find! There is a big structure with slides and climbing. A smaller structure for younger kids, a couple see-saws and and extra large swing set, 4 big kid swings and 2 baby ones. Best of all there is a huge spinning thing with climbing ropes. She loves this place and asked to come back. And best of all it's built on that rubber sponge stuff, so no sand or wood chips! A favourite of mine as I hate cleaning sand out shoes, clothes and hair. We will be back for more park outings.