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Drop-in Schedules
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Last-minute schedule changes will be communicated in the top notice bar of the Strathcona Gardens pages. Arena drop-in programs end Sunday, May 10 and will return Sunday, July 19.
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Admission Rates & Reception Hours
Please note: admission to our drop-in pool programs will close 30 minutes before the last drop-in swim program of the day.
Sunday 9:00am - 6:00 pm
Monday 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday 6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Holiday Hours:
Victoria Day, May 18: 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Canada Day, July 1 - CLOSED
B.C. Day, August 3 - CLOSED
Labour Day, September 7: CLOSED
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, Sept 30: 1:30pm to 4:30pm
April 5 to May 10
Monday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Sunday: 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Cost: $5.75/pair
Please Note: Skate shop staff may look open inside and outside of these hours, but staff may be not available for skate sharpening if they’re teaching lessons, short staffed, dealing with a high volume of public, or still in training on our skate sharpener.
Pool Drop-in Program Descriptions
All ages. Includes rope swing and games hosted by our fun leader for all ages, all pool areas are open. Our weight room, waterslide and diving board have been decommissioned due to the REC-REATE construction on our new aquatic & wellness centre.
Children ages 0-6 must have an adult (16+) in the water within arms reach. The ratio is 3 children to 1 adult.
All ages, but parents or caregivers must be in the water swimming with their children. Leisure pool and main pool shallow end only.
Children ages 0-6 must have an adult (16+) in the water within arms reach. The ratio is 3 children to 1 adult.
Main pool only. Please follow signs for fast, slow, and moderate lanes based on your swimming ability. Number of lanes available is indicated in brackets, i.e., Lanes (2).
All ages, in the leisure pool only.
Children ages 0-6 must have an adult (16+) in the water within arms reach. The ratio is 3 children to 1 adult.
Leisure pool only. For parents & caregivers and children ages 0-6 only. This is a quieter swim in the leisure pool, and is a shared space with lessons.
A quieter swim for teens and adults ages 16 and up only.
Arena Drop-in Program Descriptions
Leisure Ice and Arena 2. All ages welcome. Foam pucks will be used for all pond hockey sessions for everyone’s safety and a portion of Arena 2 will be sectioned off for participants to play hockey.
A helmet, gloves & hockey sticks are the minimum requirement to participate in Pond Hockey. All participants not playing hockey but participating in public skating are strongly encouraged to wear a CSA approved helmet. We have a limited number of extra helmets available next to our skate shop.
Arena 2. All ages, pond hockey only (no public skating). Foam pucks will be used for all pond hockey sessions for everyone’s safety and a portion of the rink will be sectioned off for participants to play hockey. A helmet, gloves & hockey sticks are the minimum requirement to participate.
Arena 2. All ages welcome, public skating only (no hockey).
All participants are strongly encouraged to wear a CSA approved helmet during all drop-in public skating sessions. We have a limited number of extra helmets available next to our skate shop.
Leisure Arena. All ages welcome, public skating only (no hockey).
All participants are strongly encouraged to wear a CSA approved helmet during all drop-in public skating sessions. We have a limited number of extra helmets available next to our skate shop.
Arena 2. This non-contact recreational drop-in hockey program is a great opportunity for players of all levels drop-in hockey game throughout the week. Full hockey gear and CSA approved helmet is required. To participate, you must pay the drop-in admission fee and add your name to the sign in sheet.
Arena 2. This non-contact recreational drop-in hockey program is a great opportunity for players of all levels to play a drop-in hockey game throughout the week. Full hockey gear and CSA approved hockey helmet is required. Participants may pre-register by phone, online or in person up to 8 days in advance to reserve your spot. Click here to register online for 55+ hockey.