Splashy water parks for fun-seeking swimmers in Calgary
Whether your kids need swimming lessons or you crave a wild water workout with lazy rivers and waterslides, Calgary offers state-of-the-art places where you can enjoy one or the other – and sometimes both. Rest assured that, in this town, there’s water, water, everywhere.
Southland Leisure Centre
2000 Southland Dr SW, Calgary, AB T2V 4S4The Southland Leisure Center is more than a mere water park, but this facility alone is pretty remarkable. The indoor splash space features three waterslides and a wave pool, while the Aqua Play area features water guns and dump buckets. The two-metre inflatable balls that let you walk on water, or rather, roll over it, are an added bonus!
Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel
2620 32nd Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6B8There may be other things on your agenda when you book your stay at the Sheraton, but be sure to include time for the water park. You’ll find two, 250-foot water slides as well as a large main pool and hot tub for post-swim soaking. You can also grab nachos or a drink at the nearby snack bar.
Killarney Aquatic & Recreation Centre
1919 29 Street SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2J7This public facility offers a range of aquatic activities, fitness lessons and general relaxation for all age groups. An indoor, 25-metre saltwater pool is the main hub with six lanes available for lessons or swimming laps in temperatures of up to 30°C. There’s a dive pool with a one-metre springboard and a saltwater hot tub-whirlpool for soothing those aching muscles. Purchase single-visit tickets or economical, multi-visit passes.
Village Square Leisure Centre
2623 56 Street NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6E7The Village Square Leisure Center features a super-cool, safari-themed water park open for public swimming several times a day beginning at 6 am and closing at 10 pm. The midday and evening sessions feature waves suited to older kids and adults. Other attractions include water slides, a dive tank and a splash zone that features swinging bridges, dump buckets and water guns. With so many different water-based activities, it’s hard to know where to start – or when to leave.
Trico Centre For Family Wellness
11150 Bonaventure Dr SE, Calgary, AB T2J 6R9Trico’s aquatics facility features some of the best equipment anywhere, so even the most reluctant swimmer will have a great experience. You can also enroll in swimming lessons, either drop-in or scheduled. The wave pool is always a great time, and the water slides are perfect after a hard workout on the rowing machines in the adjoining fitness centre. A refurbishment plan in 2016 will bring further upgrades, though operating schedules may be affected.
Vivo
11950 Country Village Link NE, Calgary, AB T3K 6E3This vast health and wellness complex is operated on a charitable, non-profit basis to promote active lifestyles and fitness for the entire community. Water sports play a major role, with a large, indoor pool featuring two 25-metre lanes, toddlers’ pool, water park and lazy/rapid river. Aqua fitness classes, parent and tot classes and public swimming sessions are available for a daily fee or on a continuous pass basis. These include access to gym and fitness facilities and the climbing wall.
Westside Regional Recreation Society
2000 69 St SW, Calgary, AB T3H 4V7This water park appears almost endless with a wave pool, lap pool, waterslide and lazy river as well as hot tub and steam room. There’s a ton to do at the centre, and you’re not limited to water activities. The Youth Wellness Centre encourages kids and teens to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Adjoining hockey arenas and cycling studios complement the aquatic park.
Glenmore Aquatic Centre
5330 19 Street SW, Calgary, AB T3E 1P1For those who love to splash, visit Glenmore Aquatic Centre’s 25-metre saltwater pool and saltwater hot tub. With a dive pool to complete the picture, and plenty of instructional and leisure programs, it’s the ideal place to have your kids take swimming lessons and safety courses that carry a lifetime of benefits.
Renfrew Aquatic and Recreation Centre
810 13 Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8A1This city-owned facility offers daily all-ages and adults-only public swimming throughout the day. You can enroll in deep-water workouts and 50-plus aquacise classes – the facility’s full schedule and fees are available online. After laps in the saltwater pool, take a plunge in the separate dive basin before you hit the hot tub and steam room. The centre also features fitness equipment and offers swim, dance and martial arts lessons.
