Hidden little gem in the NW community of Hillhurst. Love going here on those hot days when you just…read morecan't be in your house - it's too hot!!! An outdoor pool for adults and kids as well as a kids wading pool for those little babies/toddlers. Since this pool is run by the Hillhurst/Sunnyside association the price is very reasonable to get in. A very economical activity for families. They have a grassy area where you can lay down your towels/blanket and sit. They also have a few plastic chairs to use however those get scooped up fast, so come early if you want a chair. On hot days, this place is always packed especially with kids. As for food. I would pack a few snacks or even a picnic and bring them. This pool has very limited snacks and no real food. Things like popsicles, chips and chocolate bars only. Do note, they only accept cash. Swimming makes you hungry, so come prepared with food or with cash. Great little place to escape the heat and be outside swimming. As we know Calgary doesn't have many of these outdoor pools and this place has been around a long time. I hope it never closes but it sure can use some renovations. It really is a great gem!!!!

The lessons themselves are good, great environment. The cancellation policy is extremely and…read morefrustratingly rigid, registration is a huge hassle as it must be done in person on an ancient computer system.

The pool is on the smaller side and when its at capacity it's definitely crowded! But even so,…read morethere is lots of room, water is warm and it's outdoors!

I actually really enjoyed my stay at this pool. They have a decent amount of space for you to set…read moreup for the day and a good layout of the pool. The water was arm all day and it didnt get too busy (for a Saturday and a day with a birthday party scheduled) This pool had a concession stand, however I did not purchase anything from it so unsure of the prices. I'm sure they are reasonable. Overall I enjoyed this pool and will be returning.

What a fantastic facility!…read more I play in a recreational sports league called "SuperJocks", where 5 teams of women play a different sport each week. Many of our games are booked at the Calgary Jewish Center, so after a number of years in this league, I am quite impressed with this facility. I haven't seen the entire centre, but the area that I frequent has a very large gym, well-equipped change rooms, and our games are played in a fully stocked gymasium, where we play volleyball, basketball, dodgeball, floor hockey and soccer. I have also taken some yoga classes there, and their yoga studio is very impressive as well! If you live in the SW, definately check out the programs at this center. It is open to all to take fitness classes!

Under renos currently,but its worth it.Replacing all lockers,change rooms and showers.Brand new…read moremens/ladies steam bath and saunas and whirlpools also when completed.$50/ month for non senior adults.This gives you access to the pool,fitness and weight room,spin rooms,gymnasium and climbing wall.At times busy if you go during peak hours.Well kept facility and friendly staff.Personal trainers available,lots of activities free if your a paid member.Also,the option of monthly payments is terrific.No surprises,hidden fees and lots of parking.For the price,value for your dollars.

I'm visiting Calgary and friends who live here took me to dinner last night at the Glencoe Club…read more The restaurants is called Argyle kitchen, if I remember correctly. Many Calgary restaurants close on Mondays so the club turned out to be a great alternative. I have bad memories of mediocre food at clubs around the world. The don't seem to have enough business to keep creative chefs. The meal last night at Glencoe was excellent. One of my friends and I both had risotto with seafood. It was as good as any risotto I've eaten outside of Italy. The other friend had perfectly grilled salmon. It looked yummy. He ate every bite. The three of us split two desserts. Both were great. The service was very good. While the room was full, but the tables had enough that we could catch up with each other after 25 years. Everyone at Glencoe from the receptionist to the other patrons was very both friendly and helpful.

We have hosted many events in the Ballroom and have found everything from the room, staff and food…read moreto be well above average. We are given a fixed price for the room which holds a large group, includes audio visual and per-personfood. In one case, our the per person cost didn't go over room fee and we were credited back with goods. I book many events across the country and this one is the most reasonable venues ever...also it is so beautiful. They have so many choices in high quality food, and delicious coffee. The staff is amazing too with being available for thing like last minute printing and even supplying name tags. Everything is professional and follows my banquet event order perfectly. Lastly, the acoustics are great and our and the having 3 screens available gives us lots of visual options.

This was one of the first lakes in Calgary and is therefore the oldest…read more It is very big and beautiful though. I am a big fan of this lake. They also have a room that is great for hosting events. In addition, they also have an ice cream truck that comes to the lake. The lake has boats you can rent such as paddle boards or peddle boats. Very fun and nice lake.

One of the best places to be during a hot summer day in Calgary!…read more For Mckenzie lake community residence or guests of a community resident. The lake is a nice size for people to cool down in and they have free rental equipment like life jackets, balls, paddle boats, etc. Multiple playgrounds, tennis courts, and lots of beach to tan on and plenty of big trees for shade!

I have been a member of Westside Rec Center for nearly 20 years. This is a well equipped , best…read moremanaged gym that ( SW ) Calgarians can be proud of. I spend 4 months every year in San Diego area and can confidently say that, in comparison, this is a better gym for its wider range of facilities and competitive annual fees for seniors. What makes it a pleasure to visit the gym are its friendly employees. I can cite Charrito, Witold and Alyza as representative employees that assist with smile.

VERY impressed with this rec center! I'm from NYC and this gym rivals most of the $150+ per month…read moregyms in the City. I paid 19 CAN for a day pass which included 1 CAN for a locker token bc I forgot my lock. The woman at the front desk was sweet & helpful. Very simple to register via QR code. The locker room was large, plenty of lockers, and clean. The gym floor was huge with multiple sections to work out, plenty of top quality workout & cardio machines, and a track that spans the entire perimeter. There's also plenty of stations for cleansing wipes for the machines. I spent 2.5hrs there and got a great workout! I HIGHLY recommend!

Nice new facility. Skating rink, toboggan in the winter, hockey rink, tennis courts, outdoor…read morewaterpark, just to name a few things. Indoor facilities includes various size banquet rooms, which can be rented out. Also has programs that are run during the different seasons. Downstairs they have a nice size gymnasium, also a place for kids and adults to change into their skates

I am a certified PT, RYT, holistic nutritionist, swim coach, have been certified in many alberta…read morefamily wellness courses in cognitive function and development. I was coaching a client swimming, without anyone asking her for her opinion or any idea of my clients history, a life guard felt she needed to comment that my client was a "sinker" - when someone says they are learning to swim you do not speak down on the confidence they are trying to build. To add to the situation a fellow life guard joined her and we could both hear them talking about us openly. Extremely unprofessional, disrespectful, rude and condescending. Would not recommend people going there- after tonight I'd give zero stars if I could.

This is a city run facility with a awesome pool, small-ish gym, and some common fitness/aquatic…read moreclasses. I haven't been in the pool yet but it is definitely the selling feature of this facility. The reason I go here is for their gym; drop is passes are $6 (cheap) during the week and $2 (cheaper) on Sundays from 2-4pm. This place happens to be super close to my house so instead of hulling everything downtown for a weekend workout, I just drop in here. They have four treadmills, four elliptical, 2 stair masters, and 4 bikes; so not much cardio equipment. You have to sign up to use a machine on a white board in 25 minute increments, and often, there is a wait-list. There are a few TV's overhead these machines for those who need the distraction, however I don't think you can hear them (I'm not 100% sure on this though). They have a really decent selection of free weights and weight machines that I personally find to be sufficient for my needs. If you go in off-busy hours, it's nice to have the weights area to yourself. It's a small room with wall to wall mirrors but it does the trick. Definitely not a bad drop in gym. You have to have a code to get into the gym so if you do drop in, make sure you ask the front desk for the code. Enjoy :)