Borden Natural Swimming Pool Opens for the Season June 20 - Here’s What You Need to Know Before you Go
You're going to want to add Borden Park pool into your outdoor fun rotation this summer - it’s like a visit to the lake, without having to leave the city. Yes, the water can be cold - and yes, you’re going to have use special sunscreen but it’s one of the most kid-friendly pools in the city with comfortable loungers, a sandy beach area, zero depth entry and Volleyball courts and games.
Here’s What You Need to Know Before You Visit Borden Natural Pool
Bring a Lunch. Get there early - and pack a lunch. It's one of our favourite pools to bring a lunch because you’ll feel like you can spend hours in the pool and sand.
Don’t forget the Sand Toy. There’s a fantastic stretch of sand along the pool, with beach volleyball nets. It’s a fun way to skip the beach and drive somewhere in town for a beach-like experience. You can bring sand toys, and make a sand castle - all while having a convenient place to shower off.
You'll Need to Wear Phosphate Free Sunscreen. One of the big rules when you're visiting Borden Park pool is the sunscreen rule - you cannot wear sunscreen with Phosphates in it. Two of our favourite brands that don't contain phosphates are Aveeno and Ombrelle. They'll check your sunscreen for you when you arrive if you're not sure - and there is sunscreen for sale in case you forget.
The Changing Rooms are Family FriendlyWe love finding pools with family friendly changing rooms. The universal change rooms are our spacious, and provide room for the kids and all your stuff. If you need to, you can rent a locker to stash your stuff.
It's Closer than the Lake. You don't have to get out of town to get that lake experience. Remember - this isn't the typical, chlorinated pool experience, you're probably going to feel like a little weird if it’s your first time in a natural pool. It’s colder, can be a bit slimy - bring water shoes for the slippery surfaces - but is a very nice way to cool off.
Yes, I said water Shoes. Your kids might want to wear water shoes when they play in the pool - or, you might. The concrete design is a bit difficult to get used to, and it can be a touch slippery. The most slippery part of the pool is through the spray park, so be extra careful.
Borden Park is located at 7615 Borden Park Road NW - right next to Edmonton Expo Centre. You can find location directions, opening and closures and updates at www.edmonton.ca.
