5 outdoor pools you need to check out in Edmonton this summer
As the weather warms up and the days grow longer in Edmonton, there’s no better way to cool off than at some of the city’s great outdoor pools.
Whether you’re looking for a lane swim, an outing with friends, or just want to cool off, Edmonton’s outdoor pools offer plenty of options city-wide.
Before you head off to the pool, be sure to check if a closure is in effect for your chosen location. Closures can happen when the temperature dips below 18 °C, if there’s any extreme weather (storms, heavy rain, lightning/thunder), or if there is a private booking.
Outdoor pool statuses are updated daily at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Most pools are now open for the season, with a few set to open in early June. To make planning your visit even easier, we’ve rounded up the opening dates for each pool.
So grab your swimsuit and towel, and check out some of the outdoor pools Edmonton has to offer this summer.
Mill Creek Ravine Pool
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Fresh off a major renovation, Mill Creek Ravine Pool is one of Edmonton’s most picturesque places to cool off. Located in the heart of Mill Creek Ravine just off Whyte Avenue, it offers a peaceful, nature-filled escape while still being just minutes from the city’s busiest neighbourhoods.
Address: 9555 84th Ave. NW
Wîhkwêntôwin Outdoor Pool
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Located in the heart of downtown, this pool offers an urban oasis for those looking to cool off without leaving the city centre. The facility features a 30.5-metre swimming pool, a deep-water slide, a sundeck, picnic tables and a concession stocked with snacks and treats, making it an ideal spot to spend a bright summer day.
Address: 10315 119th St. NW
Fred Broadstock Outdoor Pool
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This west Edmonton pool has been upgraded with modern amenities and is a popular destination for families during the summer months. It features a 25-metre, six-lane pool, two diving boards, a children’s teaching pool with a spray park, a sun deck, picnic tables and a concession, making it easy to spend an afternoon soaking up the sunshine.
Address: 15720 105th Ave. NW
Queen Elizabeth Outdoor Pool
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Located near the Kinsmen Sports Centre and Kinsmen Park, the Queen Elizabeth outdoor pool features a six-lane, 25-metre pool with zero-depth entry, plus one- and three-metre diving boards. Visitors can also relax on the sun deck or grab a bite from the concession. With sweeping views of downtown and the High Level and Walterdale bridges, it really feels like one of the most Edmonton things you can do!
Address: 9170 Walterdale Hill NW
Borden Natural Swimming Pool
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If you’re looking for something a little different from a traditional outdoor pool, Borden Park Natural Swimming Pool is Canada’s first public, man-made natural swimming pool. Surrounded by sand and plenty of lounge space with umbrellas, it’s a laid-back spot to spend a summer day by the water.
Instead of chemicals, the pool relies on rock filters and a regeneration basin that mimics natural filtration processes to keep the water clean.
Address: 7615 Borden Park Rd. NW