When the weather gets hot, there’s nothing nicer than taking a refreshing dip (or an extended frolic) in an outdoor pool. Calgary’s outdoor pools typically open around Father’s Day. The Calgary Outdoor Swimming Pools Association operates 8 outdoor pools, on behalf of the City of Calgary. For pool schedules, visit
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There’s nothing like running through a cool shower of water on a hot day. That’s exactly what you get at one of Calgary’s spray parks, where you can dip your toes into a wading pool and get a blast of water, just when you need it most! […]

Find a wading pool this summer for some splashy fun. Wading pools normally open around Father’s Day and are open from 9 AM – 9 PM. All amenities at the opening locations will be available, including washroom facilities. Get the most up-to-date info at www.calgary.ca. Bowness Park – 8900 48
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July 2017 A 30+ degree heatwave blasted Calgary last week and it drove my family to find a place to cool down. Nothing beats an outdoor pool for kids in the summer and we love Riley Park. Riley Park has a humongous wading pool with an island in the centre,
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July 2012 My goal this summer is to slow down and really enjoy summer; to consciously look at it from the perspective of my children and try to do fun and different things we’ve never done before. And while it’s such an obvious activity and something I grew up doing
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July 2012 On another scorching hot day last week, the kids and I hit the Bowview Outdoor Swimming Pool to cool off. When you have two little water babies there is nothing better to do on a hot day than go for a swim outdoors. The Bowview Pool has two
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