Summer in the City Begins with Outdoor Pools Opening Wascana Pool Grand Opening Celebration June 15
Four of the City of Regina’s outdoor pools are set to open this week on June 8, offering residents and visitors the opportunity to stay active and enjoy the summer. Regent, Maple Leaf, Buffalo Meadows and the new Wascana Pool will open, while Massey Pool is undergoing essential repairs and is scheduled to open on June 22.
One week after Wascana Pool opens, residents are invited to join the Grand Opening Celebration. Thursday, June 15 from 2:30-8 p.m. Wascana Pool will host a family friendly pool party featuring DJ music, draw prizes and a complementary treat for the first 500 people in attendance. Everyone is invited to come and experience the new exciting spot for summer fun. For all the details, visit the City of Regina Facebook event page.
If residents are looking for more than just leisure swim this summer, there are lots of activities at the pools. Favourite returning activities include drop-in and registered swimming lessons, adapted swimming lessons, Adapted Family Leisure Swim, and Aquacise. There will also be $5 family swims, ages 13-18 can attend a Toonie Teen Swims and young children will have dedicated preschool swim time.
All activities at Maple Leaf and Buffalo Meadows are free. Registration requirements, swim times and classes differ per pool. Full details can be found in the Spring/Summer Leisure Guide on Regina.ca. Pool locations and admission fees can be found at Regina.ca/outdoorpools.
If the outdoor pools are busy, don’t forget about the many city-owned spray pads available from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. all summer long. Visit Regina.ca/spraypad for a list of locations.