Aquatera Outdoor Pool set to open June 7 during Here Comes Summer event

Aquatera Outdoor Pool set to open June 7 during Here Comes Summer event

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The Aquatera Outdoor Pool schedule is now viewable as the facility gears up to open for the season on Friday, June 7 at the Here Comes Summer event. 

“We look forward to re-opening the Aquatera Outdoor Pool for the summer,” said City of Grande Prairie Mayor, Jackie Clayton. “This year is extra exciting with the many new activities and special nights that encourage everyone to come out and embrace summer. Come create grander summer memories this season by taking part in one of the new schedule additions or stopping by for a day of splashing fun at the Aquatera Outdoor Pool!”

Exciting offerings will take place at the outdoor pool this season, including:

  • Theme nights every Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. all season during public swim alternating between beach party, games night, BYOF (bring your own floaty), western and neon/80s themes. 
  • Private facility rental options from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays all season. More information coming soon!
  • Aquatics classes including Aqua Zumba, Aqua Blast Bootcamp and Baby & Me throughout the season. 
  • Grande Access Pass (GAP) member night during public swim every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. starting July 1. GAP members can bring a friend for free during this time and make music requests. 
  • Youth night during public swim every Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. starting July 1. Youth night features $2 entry for ages 13 to 17 and in-water activities like volleyball and basketball.
  • Evening swimming lessons from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday starting July 1. 

The Aquatera Outdoor Pool is open seven days a week from June 7 to September 3 with varying hours depending on day and month. The outdoor pool stays operational under adjusted hours on statutory holidays (Canada Day on July 1, Heritage Day on August 5 and Labour Day on September 2) from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

For details about Aquatera Outdoor Pool admission prices, schedules and more, visit cityofgp.com/outdoorpool. 

Here Comes Summer event

The Aquatera Outdoor Pool hosts free public swimming, sponsored by Aquatera Utilities Inc., on Friday, June 7 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. as part of the Here Comes Summer event. 

Access to the Aquatera Outdoor Pool is first-come, first-served. Staff will space out entry times for waiting guests if the outdoor pool reaches capacity in two-hour time slots during the event.

Here Comes Summer also includes a free community barbecue, outdoor games with prizes, roaming entertainment and roller-skating demonstrations in Muskoseepi Park from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

All event activities are on a first-come, first-served basis. See full event details at cityofgp.com/SummersComing.