Located in Borden Park, Borden natural swimming pool is Canada’s first public, man-made, natural swimming pool and offers swimmers a unique, chemical-free swimming experience.
Activities: Public Swim
Enjoy time with friends and family or simply relax for the day at one of the City's outdoor pools.
The City manages 5 outdoor swimming pools: Fred Broadstock, Queen Elizabeth, Wîhkwêntôwin (formerly Oliver), Mill Creek and the Borden Park Natural Swimming Pool.
Outdoor Pools Opening Schedule
Outdoor pools are scheduled to open for the 2026 season on the following dates, weather and air quality permitting:
- Wîhkwêntôwin: May 20
- Mill Creek: May 23
- Queen Elizabeth: May 30
- Fred Broadstock: June 6
- Borden Natural Swimming Pool: June 20
Find a Location
Borden Pool
Fred Broadstock Pool
15720 105 Avenue
Located in West Edmonton, Fred Broadstock outdoor pool offers a safe and family-friendly environment and some awesome amenities.
Activities
- Public Swim
- Lane Swim
- Learn to Swim
Mill Creek Pool
Located in the Mill Creek Ravine, Mill Creek outdoor pool offers an impressive view of the surrounding parklands and trails, and some wonderful amenities.
Activities
- Public Swim
- Deep Water Aquafit
Queen Elizabeth Pool
Located on the outskirts of the city hub, Queen Elizabeth outdoor pool offers extra enjoyment of the surrounding attractions including a spray park and quick access to Kinsmen Pitch and Putt.
Activities
- Public Swim
- Lane Swim
Wîhkwêntôwin Pool
Located in the city's downtown core, Wîhkwêntôwin outdoor pool offers urban residents the ultimate outdoor pool experience with great amenities.
Activities
- Public Swim
- Shallow Water Aquafit
Closures of outdoor pools are determined by:
- Temperature (below 18° Celsius)
- Air quality (monitored by 4 stations across the City
- Extreme weather (stormy, heavy rain, lightning or thunder
- Bookings
Status and Notices
Check Facility Notifications for the latest outdoor pool status. Outdoor pool status is updated daily at 10am and 1pm.
Single Visit Rates
(Value Type Admission)
Adult (18-64 years): $9.75
Youth/Senior (13-17 years): $8.25
Child (2-12 years): $6.50
Infant (Under 2 years): Free
Household (up to 7 people from the same home): $26.50
Reservations are not required but are recommended. Statutory holidays are drop-in only.
Memberships
Unlimited access to these pools is included with all City of Edmonton Recreation Centre memberships, including the Summer Child and Youth Pass.
New Member?
Create an account to buy a new membership.
Existing Member?
Log in to access your Move Learn Play account.
Outdoor Pool Rentals and Bookings
Looking for a cool place to have a pool party or team building event? The following pools are available for private rentals:
Contact Us
311 Contact Centre
Phone 311 | Outside Edmonton and Video Relay Service (VRS): 780-442-5311 | TTY 711