Some Calgary public outdoor pools, spray parks open for the summer
Posted Jun 25, 2022 4:15 pm.
Last Updated Jun 25, 2022 4:25 pm.
Excited to beat the heat this summer?
The City of Calgary took to Twitter to announce some spray parks and splash pads are now open.
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— City of Calgary (@cityofcalgary) June 24, 2022
Spray parks, wading pools, and outdoor pools are typically open from mid-June until the fall.
Wading pools will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The ones open for the season include Prairies Winds Park and Riley Park.
Aquatic wheelchairs are also now available at some spray parks. They have to be signed out through the attendant on-site at the park. No deposit is required for the use of the wheelchair and visitors are allowed to use it for as long as they need.
The ones closed for the season include Bowness park and Eau Claire Plaza/Barclay Mall.
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Spray parks that are open include Prairie Winds Park, Rotary Park, Somerset Park, South Glenmore Park, Valleyview Park, and West Confederation Park.
And the ones closed for now include Century Gardens and Eau Claire Plaza/Barclay.
The city says these are for public use only and not available to be privately booked.
The full list of outdoor pools is also available on the city’s website.
–With files from Camae Marayag
