The Grande Prairie Outdoor Pool opens for the season on Friday, May 27 with drop-in swimming from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and weekend-long season opening activities, weather permitting.
The season opener includes daily prize draws, free treats and pool games from Friday, May 27 to Sunday, May 29.
The Eastlink Centre is removing pre-booking and moving to drop-in only for public swim times starting on Monday, May 9.
Drop-in public swim is available during the following times:
The City of Grande Prairie is offering an Aquatics New Hire Incentive Program where newly employed aquatics staff can be reimbursed up to $500 for advanced courses and certifications needed for these specialized positions.
The incentive aims to encourage community members to complete advanced aquatics certifications and apply for lifeguarding roles with the City of Grande Prairie. It is a new program at the City and an excellent opportunity for residents in the Grande Prairie region to start a career in aquatics.
The City of Grande Prairie is excited to announce the annual Eastlink Centre Triathlon is back, with a new date of July 10, 2022.
The triathlon has been an Eastlink Centre tradition since 2017, creating a valued sporting opportunity in the community for athletes of all ages and fitness levels. With the provincial COVID-19 regulations now lifted, the event is pleased to return this year as part of the 10-year anniversary celebration.
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The Eastlink Centre has extended their weekday hours for the fitness centre, fieldhouse, walking track and squash and racquetball courts.
The new hours are 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Eastlink Centre’s hours continue to be updated in stages to provide more people the opportunity to visit the facility and accommodate the increased number of guests currently visiting in the evening.
The City is pleased to offer additional hours for the community to gather in health, wellness, fitness and events at the Eastlink Centre.
The City of Grande Prairie is thrilled to announce a 10-year naming rights agreement renewal with Eastlink for the Eastlink Centre.
The City of Grande Prairie, in partnership with New Horizon Co-Op, is hosting free activities at the Eastlink Centre on Sunday, February 20 to celebrate Family Day.
To make the event as inclusive as possible, all the activities at the Eastlink Centre will be free, including access to the fitness centre and fieldhouse.
Highlights of the event include:
The City of Grande Prairie is excited to celebrate the Eastlink Centre’s ten-year anniversary.
Officially opening its doors ten years ago on December 11, 2011, the modern wellness facility has become a recreation staple in the community and across the region.
Registration for fall adult, youth, and child recreational programs at the Eastlink Centre opens to the public on August 23 at 8:30 a.m., with programs beginning in September.
Registered courses available to the community include swimming lessons, certification courses, and adult and youth fitness programs.
On Monday, July 19 the Eastlink Centre is expanding drop-in availability and no longer requiring bookings for most of its amenities in alignment with Stage 3 of Alberta's Open for Summer Plan.
The Fitness Centre, walking track, fieldhouse, steam room & sauna, lane swim and river walking will all be open for general drop-in.
Public Splash and Play, and squash and racquetball still require pre-booking at eastlinkcentre.ca/book.
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