Grosvenor is St. Albert's only outdoor pool and it just celebrated its 50th birthday!…read more At admission just over $6 for an adult and a poolside snack bar, how do you go wrong? The water is fairly cool here so it's a great option to cool off at on a hot summer day! This stand alone community pool features a long pool that goes shallow to deep on the width rather than the length - yes you read that right! And a separate small but efficient deeper pool with both a diving board and a slide. The pool deck has plenty of room to lay out on your towels or better yet, bring a blanket and pack a picnic! Downsides? - Lack of a family changeroom - You have to pay even if you're not swimming and just watching kidlets Overall, a fabulous small but mighty outdoor community pool!

Grosvenor pool is tucked away in a residential area of town. It is away from the noise of traffic…read moreand makes for a nice family outing. There are two pool areas - one a shallower pool that ranges from 0.9m - 1.3m and a much deeper pool at 3.6m with a diving board and slide. There is a concession area but it was closed on the evening that we went. There are plenty of chairs to sit on, but I imagine those fill up quite quickly during the day. The only negative is that the pool deck was somewhat grimy and dirty.

So much fun, went with my son and daughter in law and grandsons. The pool was great, they really…read moreliked the waterslides and the lazy river. The depth of the water was perfect. There were two options of hot tubs and a steam room and sauna. The free wallet lockers are great as are the change room lockers. Lots to do, if we didn't have two exhausted little boys we would have tried out the indoor playground. Definitely on our list to try again.

Servus place is a great all inclusive recreation center just on the outskirts of St. Albert. It has…read morebasketball courts, a pool, a kids play area and a nice sized work out facility with classes available. We have frequented some of the different kids programs and really enjoyed the Rooks to cooks summer program offered in 2022. It is always a good time at Serv us place.

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.

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.

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

Great facility to work out in. Safe and friendly, clean. Great selection of programs.read more

Came to the Castle Downs Spray Park today as part of my Yelp quest to find the best of the best…read morespray and splash parks in and around Edmonton. Castle Downs comes in at a strong 4 out of 5 stars. Today was a jam packed Sunday afternoon with so very many options including multiple playgrounds, giant gazebo, skatepark, 2 food trucks - ice cream and a Poutine/burger/fry truck, and the city of Edmonton Green Shack peeps. The Spray park had several zones including a musical piano, spray cannons, and loops of water you can run through. PROS Multiple water and playground zones -something for everyone Washrooms Food trucks Green shacks Huge grass fields/hills surrounding park Ample parking lot City of Edmonton Staff Rubber ground for majority of spray park and playground Lots of swings CONS Too big! So big that it was easy to lose track of my toddler even while playing with him on the playground and in the spray park Zones are not fenced in so if you lose track of your child, they could go missing quickly or wander to the parking lot/road. Close proximity of townhomes attached to the backing grass, again not fenced off, would also make it easy for a child to wander to a residential area. Some people may be thinking, hey watch you kid(s) and yes BUT if you are here with several children (especially toddlers) we all know how fast one can run off while attending to another child. The water cannons shoot water hard enough to nearly knock my toddler off his feet - good for BIG kids but not so great for my toddler and kindergartner Lack of shade - lots of people set their chairs up against the washroom building to try and find shade Very few benches/picnic tables In summary, Castle Downs park has loads of amenities and lots of space but so much so that it felt overwhelming at times and difficult to keep track of little ones. If you have a big kid that doesn't require sight and sound supervision, this may be the park for you! But if you're like me with a toddler and little kid, this park was a little too much for us coupled with a lack of shade or fenced in areas resulting in a solid 4 out of 5 stars. PS - If you are planning on coming here with little ones under 5 - I'd recommend a 1:1 ratio of supervision to toddlers :-)

It's not my kind of place like as an adult but if you have young children, this is definitely the…read moreplace to be!

Visiting this public outdoor pool. Apparently it's free till Sept.5,2017. I'd say fairly busy…read more Change rooms are fairly spaced with a few washrooms. Lockers costing 0.50 cents a locker. Pool toys are random so you can play with the ones available on site. There is two diving boards one for small and the other for adults. See photos. They have plenty of life jackets for beginners and above. I believe you can bring your own pool toys but only at your expense. They have a basketball court but it's only one net with a decent space size which I don't understand why they couldn't add two. Spacious picnic ground. Parking is crowded but parking on the street is available. Overall it's a great pool to visit and to bring kids. I'd definitely come back again. Check their website for more info.

Oh gosh my family finally visited this recreation centre to use the pool (including the waterslide…read moreand the shallow areas with a toddler) and it really was a great experience. Due to capacity limits our friends were unable to join us and so we'll have to try again another time to go with friends but this first experience for a public swim was excellent! The toddler really loved the shark shaped flotation device to ride and the waterslide was a hit all around. The little kid slide was good too though it ended in deeper water than the toddler was used to... it was still enjoyable! The pool was very busy which was a bit overwhelming due to the pandemic. The other fitness areas looked good from afar. The family change room was great though the first locker we tried to use didn't work so we had to try another locker to secure our belongings. I liked the fact that the family change room had everyone change in change rooms which is great -- and it really wasn't a family change room but rather an all-gender/all-abilities change room for the pool which is a refreshing change! Having the lockers be free was great too! And the shower was okay. All in all the this changing facility seemed a bit too busy too but otherwise was just fine. I liked the hot tub and the slide. This facility is reasonably well situated for transit accessibility. Parking is tight but there's a great map for alternate areas if the lot is too busy. We'll be back for more community swims... and possibly for more eventually!

We toured the new building during its soft opening, so not everything was open yet. The new space…read moreis wonderfully bright with whole walls of windows. The in-water climbing wall is interesting, if a little odd. Pool is divided into kids' shallower pool with a few spray features and another for lane swimming, which is probably a good choice. The fitness equipment has moved upstairs, and the running track is suspended over the indoor soccer fields, which given the noise level there will mean runners will not be having any zen running experiences. Or their ipods will be cranked up high. There are a couple of multipurpose rooms right off the entrance area - one set up as toddler play room and another with tables and chairs which will undoubtedly host hundreds of birthday parties a year. The parking lot is quite small so when there are two soccer games on it will be crowded. All in all a very nice upgrade to the neighbourhood.

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

My kiddo came here earlier this month for a Nerf Gun party. He had a great time. Easy to find…read morejust off 170th or 178th street. Parking probably gets limited here but since I was just dropping him off it wasn't an issue. Previously the Toy Hutch was open as a drop indoor playground venue but is now only available for private birthday party rentals. They have 2 sides - Side A and Side B. One tailored for 6 & under with the other more suited for 6 & over. Check out their website for current set ups, promotions, and pricing: https://thetoyhutch.ca/ Currently, Nerf parties start at about $250 for 15 kiddos and the Side A/Side B jumpy room parties start at $300 Parties come with hot dogs, cotton candy, beverages and you are allowed to bring in outside nut free food. Such a great option for indoor parties in our long winters for kids who want to GO GO GO like mine!

I had a party a year ago for my son's first birthday. We were almost to closing time probably 30…read moremins. When they rudely complained why we haven't packed up immediately. I didn't think that even the cleaning up would also consume our paid time. But most importantly you don't have to kicked us out rudely as if we are unpaid costumers. There is always a better way to say things. Just so you know we packed up 15 minutes before our time limit. Even though I paid 3 whole hours of it!