Two Edmonton outdoor pools will be open in time for the May long weekend, as temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-20s.
Fred Broadstock and Queen Elizabeth outdoor pools will open at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 19 and remain open through the summer, weather permitting.
“We’re excited to be kicking off the year,” Shauna Graham with the City of Edmonton said Tuesday.
“Come out, bring the family and enjoy a great summer.”
Admission to all city outdoor pools will be free again this year, after huge success offering free access last year, as part of Canada 150 celebrations.
Over the course of three months in 2017, 153,000 people attended outdoor pools in Edmonton. That’s compared to 88,639 people over the same time period in 2016.
“We found that we were, on the really hot days, we were busier faster than what we were maybe anticipating,” Graham said of the 2017 season.
“I would anticipate lineups again this year on those hot days, the weekend days especially.”
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Earlier this year, Councillor Scott McKeen said the price tag to offer free admission was a little more than $500,000.
Spray parks in Edmonton opened last weekend and will remain open through the summer. Local neighbourhood spray parks are scheduled to open on May 25.
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Warm weather on the May long weekend in Alberta is never a guarantee, but Edmonton is in for a treat this weekend. Temperatures are forecast to reach a sunny 23 C on Saturday, 25 C on Sunday and 27 C on Monday, according to Global Edmonton chief meteorologist Jesse Beyer.
Watch below: Jesse Beyer has the long-range weather forecast for the Edmonton area. (From Monday, May 15, 2018).
The rest of the outdoor pools in Edmonton are set to open on the following dates:
- Mill Creek – June 1
- Oliver – June 9
- Borden – June 22
Pool hours are subject to change due to the weather. For up to date hours, visit the City of Edmonton’s website.
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