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Wîhkwêntôwin Outdoor Pool (formerly Oliver) will remain open until Friday, September 5 from noon-6pm daily.
Queen Elizabeth remains open, with a combination of public swim, lane swim and rentals, until September 14. Weather permitting, Queen Elizabeth may be open beyond September 14, but for rentals only.
Borden, Fred Broadstock and Mill Creek are now closed, as of September 2.
Borden Natural Swimming Pool is Canada’s first public, man-made, natural swimming pool located in beautiful Borden Park. It is surrounded by sand and plenty of lounge space with umbrellas, making it a perfect destination to enjoy a summer day.
As no chemicals are used to disinfect the water, the guidelines of the pool are different from other outdoor pools. Please read the pool guidelines before visiting the facility.
Public swim: 10:30am-7:30pm
For specific programming times, check MoveLearnPlay.
Hours are subject to change.
Outdoor Pools are Value type admission except for Aquafit classes and Swim Training, which are Benefit Plus programs.
Admission to these pools is included with all City of Edmonton Recreation Centre memberships, including the Summer Child & Youth Pass.
| Admission Type | Single Admission | Aquafit & Swim Training |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (18-64 years) | $9.25 | $12.75 |
| Youth/Senior (13-17/65+ years) | $7.75 | $10.25 |
| Child (2-12 years) | $6.25 | $8.25 |
| Infant (Under 2 years) | Free | Not Applicable |
| Household (Up to 7 people of the same household related by birth, legal status or marriage) | $25.25 | $35.25 |
Closures of outdoor pools are determined by temperature (below 18 °C), air quality (monitored by 4 stations across the City), extreme weather (stormy, heavy rain, lightning or thunder), and bookings.
Check Facility Notifications for the latest outdoor pool status.
Outdoor pool status is updated daily at 10am and 1pm.
See how we get outdoor pools up and running every year!
In addition to City of Edmonton Recreation facility guidelines, these additional guidelines must be followed to keep the facility clean and open:
Borden depends on rock filters and natural processes in the regeneration basin to clean the water instead of using chemicals.
Water in Borden Park Natural Swimming Pool is treated by replicating naturally occurring filtration.
The water purification system includes:
