Summer fun alert: City swimming pools and wading pools prepare to open

Winnipeg, MB - Keep cool and have fun during Winnipeg's hot summer months by visiting the City's wading pools, spray pads and outdoor pools.

Outdoor Pools

Kildonan Park Outdoor Pool opens Monday, June 16 for the Summer 2014 season. All other City of Winnipeg outdoor pools are scheduled to open Friday, June 27. All outdoor pools operate seven days a week, weather permitting. Contact 311 or visit the Outdoor Pools page on Winnipeg.ca for current pool hours and amenities. Please note that Westdale Outdoor Pool and St. Vital Outdoor Pool are currently closed for renovations.

As part of a two-year pilot project, entry to non-heated outdoor pools will be free all summer long. Free admission is available at the following outdoor pools (public admission entry requirements and capacity restrictions apply):

Wading Pools

15 of the City's wading pools will open on Tuesday, July 1 for the season�"just in time to celebrate Canada Day. The remaining locations will open Wednesday, July 2, according to their operating schedules. For operating schedules and more information on wading pools, visit the Wading Pools page on Winnipeg.ca. Operating hours vary by wading pool; however, most are open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Weather permitting, the following 15 wading pools will be open on Tuesday, July 1:

Spray Pads

The City's unsupervised spray pads are a great way to spend a hot summer day.
Spray pads are open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For locations and more information on spray pads, visit the Spray Pads page of Winnipeg.ca or contact 311.

Spray pads operate until Monday, September 1 at the following locations:

For more summer fun opportunities, be sure to check out Priceless Fun, the City of Winnipeg’s guide to free recreation, leisure and library programs. The Spring/Summer edition of Priceless Fun is available online, or in hard copy at all civic indoor pools, libraries and leisure centres.