Located in central Edmonton within the River Valley, this pool is just outside the central city hub and provides easy access to other City attractions.
Soak up the summer at the Queen Elizabeth outdoor pool. Make a day of it and enjoy the surrounding attractions in Kinsmen Park - Kinsmen Sports Centre, Kinsmen Spray Park, Kinsmen Pitch & Putt, children's playground, sports fields, picnic sites, river valley trails and the John Walter Museum.
Outdoor Pools Opening Schedule
Outdoor pools are scheduled to open for the 2026 season on the following dates, weather and air quality permitting:
- Wîhkwêntôwin: May 20
- Mill Creek: May 23
- Queen Elizabeth: May 30
- Fred Broadstock: June 6
- Borden Natural Swimming Pool: June 20
Location
9170 Walterdale Hill, Edmonton, Alberta
Facility Hours
(Effective May 30- August 1, 2026)
Hours are subject to change.
| Days | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday, Wednesday | 6-8am 11am- 8pm |
| Tuesday , Thursday, Friday | 6:30-8am 11am-7pm |
| Saturday-Sunday | 8am-7pm |
| Statutory Holidays | 11am-7pm |
Accessibility
Accessibility at Queen Elizabeth Outdoor Pool is very good: majority of facility is accessible.
Learn more about Accessibility Ratings.
Single Visit Rates
(Value Type Admission)
Adult (18-64 years): $9.75
Youth/Senior (13-17 years): $8.25
Child (2-12 years): $6.50
Infant (Under 2 years): Free
Household (up to 7 people from the same home): $26.50
Reservations are not required but are recommended. Statutory holidays are drop-in only.
Memberships
Unlimited access to these pools is included with all City of Edmonton Recreation Centre memberships, including the Summer Child and Youth Pass.
New Member?
Create an account to buy a new membership.
Existing Member?
Log in to access your Move Learn Play account.
Pool Amenities
- Pool temperature: 29 degrees Celsius
- 6-lane, 25-metre pool with a zero depth entry
- Children's spray park
- 1-metre and 3-metre diving boards
Facility Amenities
- Sun deck
- Universal access change room similar to a family change room with private individual and family/disabled change cubicles
- Segregated male and female washrooms
- Showers and lockers on the pool deck
- You can bring your own lock
- Lockers are also available
- First-aid room
Pool Rentals
Cost: $134 per hour
Rental Availability
| Days | Times |
|---|---|
| May 30 -July 18, 2026 | |
| Sat-Sun | 7-8am 7-9:30pm |
| Mon-Fri | 8-10:45am 7-9:30pm |
| July 20-25, 2026 | |
| Sat-Sun | 7-8am 7-9pm |
| Mon-Fri | 8-10:45am 7-9:15pm |
| July 26- August 1, 2026 | |
| Sat-Sun | 7-8am 7-9pm |
| Mon | 8-10:45am 8-9pm |
| Wed | 8-9:45am 8-9pm |
| Tues, Thurs, Fri | 8-10:45am 7-9pm |
| August 2-8, 2026 | |
| Sat-Sun | 7-8am 7-8:45pm |
| Mon | No Rentals |
| Tues-Fri | 8-10:45am 7-8:45pm |
| August 9-15, 2026 | |
| Sat-Sun | 7-8am 7-8:30pm |
| Mon, Wed | 8-10:45am |
| Tues, Thurs, Fri | 8-10:45am 7-8:30pm |
Guidelines
In addition to City of Edmonton Recreation facility guidelines, these additional guidelines must be followed to keep the facility clean and open.
- Do not swim if you have been sick in the last 2 weeks or have open wounds
- Wear proper swim attire: Swim diapers for toddlers and babies
- Swimwear with a liner made for the purpose of swimming
- No athletic shorts or underwear is allowed in the water
- Have a head-to-toe soaking shower before entering the water. This helps remove contaminants you may bring into the water including soap, lotion, sunscreen and laundry detergent
- Rinse off as much of the soap as possible when having a shower
- Use only phosphate free sunscreen
- Glass containers are not permitted
- Pets are not permitted
- Food and street shoes are not permitted near the water
- Please tell a staff member if you think you or your child may have accidentally contaminated the water
- Throw your garbage in the trash to help keep the facility clean and pest-free
- Customers may bring in unopened, factory sealed beverages only. Opened or unsealed beverages are not allowed in to the facility and customers will be asked to dump out any unsealed beverages. Exceptions can be made for customers who are feeding infants onsite, or for customers with medical needs. Water coolers are available to fill water bottles
- Alcoholic beverages are not allowed
- Customers may bring in their own food
Patrons may bring in unopened, factory-sealed beverages only. Opened or unsealed beverages are not allowed into the facility and customers will be asked to dump out any unsealed beverages (including coffee mugs). Exceptions can be made for customers who are feeding infants onsite, or for customers with medical needs.
- Alcoholic beverages are not allowed
- Patrons may bring in their own food
- Glass containers or bottles are not permitted in the facility
- Water fill stations are available to fill water bottles
Contact Us
311 Contact Centre
Phone 311 | Outside Edmonton and Video Relay Service (VRS): 780-442-5311 | TTY 711