Borden Natural Swimming Pool

Borden Natural Swimming Pool, located in Borden Park in Edmonton, is Canada's first public, man-made, natural swimming pool. Surrounded by sand and plenty of lounge space with umbrellas, this family-friendly pool is a perfect destination to enjoy a summer day. Unlike traditional pools, Borden Natural Swimming Pool does not use chemicals to disinfect the water, instead relying on rock filters and natural processes in the regeneration basin to clean the water.

Visitors to Borden Natural Swimming Pool are advised to read the pool guidelines before their visit, as the guidelines for this unique pool differ from those of traditional outdoor pools. Admission prices for 2023 apply, with children 12 years and younger accessing outdoor pools for free. The pool is also included with all City of Edmonton Recreation Centre memberships, including the Summer Youth Pass, available for purchase between June 19 and August 31.

In addition to following the City of Edmonton Recreation facility guidelines, visitors to Borden Natural Swimming Pool must adhere to additional guidelines to keep the facility clean and safe. The water in the pool is treated by replicating naturally occurring filtration processes, providing a unique and environmentally-friendly swimming experience.

Operating hours for the pool can be found on MoveLearnPlay, with specific programming times subject to change. For more information about Borden Natural Swimming Pool or other outdoor pool locations in Edmonton, visitors can contact 311 or visit the City of Edmonton website. Relax and enjoy the summer months by cooling off at Borden Natural Swimming Pool and other outdoor pool locations in the area.