2025 extended closure
The pool at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre is closed from March 18 to September 2025.
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2025 extended closure
Emerald Hills Leisure Centre is closed from March 18 to September 2025. The aquatic shutdown was determined based on the exploratory work completed during the 2024 annual maintenance closure. The shutdown will address issues related to the pool basins, along with other items needing repair or replacement.
Reducing closure impacts
- Programming and services at Millennium Place and Kinsmen Leisure Centre are being adjusted where possible.
- During the closure, the second floor at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre will remain open for bookings and programs during select times.
- During the closure, weekly hours of operation at Kinsmen Leisure Centre are temporarily extended by two hours Monday to Thursday, and one hour on Friday.
The online drop-in schedule is a great resource to check in on activities happening at each recreation facility. You can filter by location, activity type and timeframe to find an activity that fits your schedule.
Work being completed during the closure
| Facility feature | Action (s) |
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| Pool basins |
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| Teach pool |
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| Adjustable-depth floor |
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| Lap pool |
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| Surge and filter tanks |
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Lobby area, changerooms and lighting |
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Membership cancellations (Active Pass)
Active Pass and Active Pass+ memberships continue to offer excellent value, and pass holders can access activities at all other recreation facilities during the closure.
Memberships can be cancelled at any time by visiting a recreation facility or by emailing recreation@strathcona.ca. Please note that automatic withdrawals happen on the 15th day of each month. If you wish to cancel, it's best to plan to process or request your cancellation prior to the 10th day of the month so you won't be charged on the upcoming payment run.
Closure history
2024 annual maintenance closure
The Emerald Hills Leisure Centre was closed from March 19 to April 21, 2024, and allowed Strathcona County to address safety concerns, complete upgrades and plan the scope of work for an extended closure in 2025. The pool reopened to the public on April 22, 2024.
Planned maintenance work included:
- New basement lighting, floor epoxy and repairs to the filtration system and pumps
- Various changeroom fixes
- New orthothic bed added in the accessible changeroom
Planned exploratory work included:
- Pool basin waterproof membrane failure
- Floor tile assessment and repairs
- Ceiling tile assessment and repairs
