Red Deer's Recreation Centre (rdnewsNOW file photo)

By rdnewsNOW Staff

Splash into Summer!

Red Deer’s Recreation Centre outdoor pool opens June 1

May 30, 2023 | 4:51 PM

Red Deerians can soon make a splash at the Recreation Centre Outdoor Pool as it sets to open for the season this Thursday.

The City says, weather permitting, the pool should open June 1.

The Recreation Centre Outdoor Pool is located at the Recreation Centre (4501 47A Ave) and features a 50 metre pool for public and lane swimming, one and three metre diving boards and a children’s shallow area with spray features. There are also deck chairs for lounging located around the pool.

The City says the Recreation Centre will adjust to spring hours as of June 1 and it encouraging the community to check online drop-in schedules prior to their visit to plan water fun appropriately at www.reddeer.ca/dropin.

Blue Grass Sod Farms Central Spray & Play opened ahead of schedule on May 15, operating daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the northwest corner of Rotary Recreation Park (47A Ave and 48 St). It features a 7,500 square foot spray pad with 35 spray toys and two dump buckets.

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Both the Spray Park and Outdoor Pool are weather dependent.

For facility information and hours of operation, visit www.reddeer.ca/recreation.