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Wascana Pool Renewal

It’s time to invest in a renewed Wascana Pool.

For the past 70 years, Wascana Pool has been part of the summer park experience for Regina residents. Work is underway to design and build a renewed facility that will meet the needs of Regina residents and enhance the park experience.

Project Update

On February 9, 2021 the Provincial Capital Commission approved the concept design of Wascana Pool. The detailed design review is currently in process and construction will begin once the detailed design has been approved by the Provincial Capital Commission Board of Directors. While the timeline for construction will be confirmed through the tendering process, construction is currently expected to begin this year.

Wascana Pool is an important part of our community and we have worked to ensure the design is the best fit for the park and city. The pool will be an exciting, inclusive, vibrant facility that will provide a unique outdoor summer experience to Regina residents of all ages.

Public Consultation

Over 5,300 Regina residents responded to the second phase of public engagement, sharing their preferences for pool basin design and features. Opportunities to provide feedback included an online survey and an Open House on November 12, 2019. Responses represent a range of preferences and demonstrate broad community interest in a renewed facility. Highlights include:

  • Most respondents (53%) preferred the separate lap and leisure pool design.
  • Survey respondents are likely to use a variety of features with hot tub (78%), lazy river (76%) and water slides (73%) identified as the features respondents are most likely to use.
  • Responses received from 94 residents who attended the open house indicated a stronger preference for the separate lap and leisure pool design (71%) and strongly favoured lane swimming (92%) as the feature they are most likely to use. Comments received at the open house indicated most wanting a pool with 50-metre swim lanes.

Read the full report of the November 2019 Engagement

The first phase of public consultation included market research, online survey and stakeholder consultations. Residents told us that family recreation is their highest priority with opportunities for personal fitness being second. Approximately 500 residents participated in the market research and over 4,000 people responded to the online survey.

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Proposed Timeline

2019

  • Demolition of existing pool

2021

  • Construction will begin

 

Location

The Wascana Pool site has reached the end of its useful life and has been identified as the location for the new facility which will be developed in consultation with the community. The Wascana Park Master Plan references culture and recreation as part of the Park vision. A renewed Wascana Pool on an expanded footprint is consistent with the vision and the Master Plan. The facility could include elements that would support activities such as lane swimming, diving, water play, water sliding and lounging/picnicking.

FAQs

What are the benefits to opening a renewed Wascana Pool?
A new facility will better meet residents’ needs and participation will increase once the new facility is built. This has occurred in other western Canadian cities where new, more modern outdoor aquatic centres are built. These facilities provide recreation elements such as zero depth entry, water slides, spray toys, lap swimming and diving that appeal to a broader range of residents.

What is the participation rate of the outdoor pools?
Participation in Regina’s outdoor pools is low relative to capacity. Although Regina has more outdoor pools on a per capita basis than other Western Canadian cities (see table below), they are all underutilized, outdated in design, have limited support features and do not provide the contemporary experience that residents have enjoyed when visiting other municipalities of Regina’s size.

Participation Rate of Regina Pools

Pool Year Constructed Capacity Average Daily
Attendance (2017)
Wascana 1947 915 273
Massey 1964 710 426
Regent 1962 710 248
Buffalo Meadows 1946 250 123
Maple Leaf 1946 250 134

How does Regina’s pool capacity compare to other municipalities?
Regina has more outdoor pool on a per capita basis compared to other western Canadian cities.

Municipality Provision Ratio Number of Outdoor Pools
Regina (currently 9 lanes) 1/43,021 5
Saskatoon 1/58,306 4
Winnipeg 1/70,522 5 heated, 5 unheated
Lethbridge 1/46,365 2
Red Deer 1/100,418 1
Edmonton 1/186,506 5

Why can't the City repair Maple Leaf and Wascana Pools?
Engineering experts have confirmed that, due to age and condition, the two outdoor pools have reached the end of their useful life. Maple Leaf Pool cannot safely be opened in 2019 and Wascana Pool will not be able to open beyond the 2019 season. The deficiencies at these facilities are beyond simple maintenance and repair and include major structural, mechanical and electrical systems as well as accessibility and building code requirements.

Why was the Wascana Pool site recommended for a renewed facility?
The Wascana Park Master Plan and the approved vision for the park include recreation.

  • Central Location: Wascana Pool is centrally located in Regina and is easily accessible.
  • Environment: Wascana Pool is situated in Wascana Park, where people love to swim. Public consultation has revealed that many customers spend a full day in Wascana Park, with the pool being one of many amenities that they access throughout the day.
  • Available Space: Wascana Pool is Regina’s largest pool, with room to expand.

Also in this Section

  • Major Recreation Centres
    • Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre
    • Sportplex - Fieldhouse & Lawson Aquatic Centre
    • North West Leisure Centre
    • Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre
  • Outdoor Swimming Pools & Spray Pads
    • Wascana Pool Renewal
    • Dog Swim
  • Arenas & Outdoor Skating Rinks
  • Courts & Outdoor Facilities
  • Athletic Fields & Ball Diamonds
  • Golf Courses
  • Mosaic Stadium
  • Book a Recreation Facility

Related Links

Pool Design Concept
Public Engagement Report - Nov 2019
Online Survey Results - Jun 2019
Market Research - Mar 2019
Regina Economic Recovery Grant 2
Employee Appreciation
Building Permit 2
2021 Budget
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