Eastlink Centre

06/12/2026

🏊 Planning a visit to Eastlink Centre this weekend?

While we are welcoming approximately 400 athletes, coaches, officials and spectators for the Swim Alberta Summer Festival, there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy the aquatics area.

🏊‍♀️ Good news for early swimmers! Fit Swim will be available Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

🛟 Public swim time slots will begin at 1 p.m. each day, with access to the lazy river, water slides, wading pool, splash park, 25-metre program pool, family hot tub, sauna and steam room.

⛔ The 50-metre competition pool and adult hot tub will be closed to the public until 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 14.

Regular aquatics access resumes at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday.

View all public swim times and facility impacts: https://ow.ly/TNVi50Z93l6

06/11/2026

🎉 Tomorrow's the day!

Visit Muskoseepi Park for Here Comes Summer and celebrate the start of the season with FREE activities for all ages.

🌭 Free BBQ (while supplies last) sponsored by Circle K Canada
🏊 Free swimming at the Aquatera Outdoor Pool, sponsored by Aquatera Utilities Inc.
🎧 Live DJ
🎁 Door prizes, including 2 weekend passes to the Bear Creek Folk Music Festival

Gather your friends and family and help us welcome summer to Grande Prairie.

📅 June 12
⏰ 3 to 8 p.m.
Swimming 3 to 7:30 p.m.
BBQ while supplies last

More info: cityofgp.com/summerscoming

06/10/2026

Unwind this summer with Sunset Water Yoga 🌅💧

Enjoy a calming yoga experience in the shallow pool during golden hour at the Aquatera Outdoor Pool.

Using the support and resistance of water, this low-impact class helps improve:
✔ Balance
✔ Mobility
✔ Breath control
✔ Relaxation

📅 Mondays | 7–8 p.m.
🗓 June 29 – July 20

☔ In case of inclement weather, class moves indoors to Ernie Radbourne Pavilion. Please bring a yoga mat.

💲 Cost: $70

Register now: https://ow.ly/epnT50Z9sS2

06/09/2026

Build strength, improve performance and gain confidence in the gym 💪

Youth Power Basics: Train for Sport is a beginner-friendly weight training class designed to help youth athletes develop the fundamentals needed for long-term athletic success.

Participants will learn:
✔ Proper lifting techniques
✔ Safe weight room fundamentals
✔ Strength and coordination development
✔ Movement patterns that support speed, balance and power in sports

Whether you play on the field, court or ice, or you’re completely new to strength training, this class provides a supportive environment to build confidence and improve athletic performance.

📅 Wednesdays | 6–7 p.m.
🗓 July 8 – Aug. 12

👥 Recommended for ages 13–30

💲 Cost: $140

Register now: https://ow.ly/VBc950Z3Pgx

06/09/2026

Not all water emergencies happen where a lifeguard is nearby.

Water Ready Grande Prairie is designed to help participants develop practical skills for open water environments like lakes, rivers and boating areas.

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, teen or outdoor enthusiast, you'll learn valuable techniques that could help keep you and your loved ones safer this summer.

💧 Learn by doing
💧 Build confidence around water
💧 Practice rescue skills
💧 Prepare for real-life situations

Sessions are available June 15, 16, 17 and 18 at 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Spots are limited. Register today at cityofgp.com/programs, call 311 or visit the Eastlink Centre.

06/08/2026

🏊 Aquatics at Eastlink Centre will have modified access June 12-14 as we host the Swim Alberta Summer Festival, welcoming approximately 400 athletes, coaches, officials and spectators.

🕒 Public swim time slots (100 guests per time slot)
Friday:
1 to 3 p.m. | 3 to 5 p.m. | 5 to 7 p.m. | 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday:
1 to 3 p.m. | 3 to 5 p.m. | 5 to 7 p.m. | 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday:
1 to 3 p.m. | 3 to 5 p.m. | 5 to 7:30 p.m.

✅ Available during public swim:
• Family hot tub
• Wading pool and splash park
• Water slides
• Lazy river
• 25-metre program pool
• Sauna
• Steam room

⛔ Please note:
• Adult hot tub closed June 12-14
• 50-metre competition pool closed from 7 p.m. on June 11 until 7:30 p.m. on June 14
• Water Polo cancelled June 11 and 14
• Deep End Energy and Move Well Aqua classes cancelled June 12

⏱️ Guests can arrive at any time during a time slot if space allows. If capacity is reached, entry may be paused until space becomes available or guests can return for the next available time slot.

Regular aquatics access resumes at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 14.

Full details: https://ow.ly/TNVi50Z93l6

Thanks for your understanding as we host this event.

06/05/2026

Are you in on the action yet? 🏊🚴🏃

Get your crew together and register now for the Grande Prairie Triathlon on July 12.

Whether you’re taking it on solo or as part of a team, now’s the time to lock in your spot and get ready for race day.

Register today at cityofgp.com/triathlon

06/05/2026

Pool day? Workout? Family outing? ☀️

The Summer Blast Pass gives you flexibility all summer long with FIVE drop-ins for the price of THREE at the Eastlink Centre and Design Works Centre.

Don’t wait too long — passes are only available until July 11.

Learn more: cityofgp.com/membership

06/04/2026

📸 What's your favourite place to explore in Grande Prairie?

As we celebrate Recreation & Parks Month, residents are invited to share photos of the parks, trails, playgrounds and recreation spaces that make our community special. Each photo submitted earns an entry to win a one-month Eastlink Centre membership.

🌳 Submit your photo: https://ow.ly/8yAC50Z7o95

🌳 June is Recreation & Parks Month!

From neighbourhood parks and playgrounds to trails, pools and recreation facilities, these spaces help make Grande Prairie a place where people can get active, connect with others and enjoy the outdoors.

This month, we're celebrating the places, programs and experiences that help our community explore, connect and belong.

📸 Recreation & Parks Month Photo Contest: This week's theme is Explore Your Community. Share a photo of your favourite park, trail, playground, recreation facility or outdoor space in Grande Prairie for a chance to win a one-month Eastlink Centre membership.

Where is your favourite place to explore?

Submit your photo here: https://ow.ly/8yAC50Z7o95

The prize draw will take place on June 30, 2026.

06/03/2026

🏊The Aquatera Outdoor Pool opens June 5, which means Here Comes Summer is almost here!

Visit Muskoseepi Park June 12 for Here Comes Summer and enjoy the outdoor pool this season with FREE swimming from 3 to 7:30 p.m., sponsored by Aquatera Utilities Inc. and a community BBQ sponsored by Circle K Canada.

After a long winter, it's finally time to dive back into summer.

📅 June 12
3 to 8 p.m.
BBQ while supplies last!
📍 Muskoseepi Park & Aquatera Outdoor Pool
💲 Free admission

More info: cityofgp.com/summerscoming