təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre

The facility has two main entrances, north and south. Both entrances have bike racks.

The north entrance is accessible on foot or bike from: 

• Rotary Crosstown Greenway 
• East Seventh Avenue

The south entrance is accessible on foot or bike from: 

• Rotary Crosstown Greenway 
• East Seventh Avenue
• East Sixth Avenue
• McBride Boulevard

Vehicle access to the facility is from Cumberland Street at East Seventh Avenue, and from East Sixth Avenue at Glenbrook Drive. Please arrive early to find parking before your program.

• 256 spots are available in the north lot, plus 125 stalls in the south lot.
• Accessible parking spots are available in both the north and south lots.
• A pick-up/drop-off area is available near the south entrance. 
• Nearby street parking is also available.

The facility is served by two bus routes, the #105 and #155. 

Westbound E Sixth Avenue @ Glenbrook Drive
105 New West Station 
155 22nd St Station via Hospital 
Stop #58947

Northbound Cumberland Street @ E Seventh Avenue 
105 Uptown 
Stop #58740

Southbound Cumberland Street @ E Seventh Avenue 
105 New West Station 
Stop #52324

There are two playgrounds. Both will generally be open to the public, with the exception of the playground for children aged 0-5, situated adjacent to the childcare space. This playground will be closed to the public during daytime hours (about 1-2 hours a day) when in use by the childcare facility. Clear signage will indicate when this area is closed to the public.

Accessible gendered and universal changerooms will be available with lockers, private change stalls and showers, with soap provided. Two fully accessible change stalls with adjustable adult change tables are located in the universal changeroom and recreation side by the gymnasium on the first floor.

Lockers located in the accessible gendered and universal Aquatics changerooms are free and do not require a coin or a personal lock. Simply place items in a locker with a key or a pin pad.

Wallet lockers located near the gymnasiums are $0.25 for use. Gymnasium and Fitness Centre users are welcome to use the free lockers in the Aquatics area.

Food is not allowed on the pool deck or changing areas. Space is available in the community living room to enjoy food and drink after your activity.

Yes. A pre-swim shower helps to eliminate perspiration, body oils, and bacteria from entering the water. When you wash away the impurities, the chlorine in the pool doesn’t have to work as hard, leaving the water cleaner and the air we breathe fresher.

The gymnasium houses many types of sports including but not limited to volleyball, basketball, badminton, pickleball, soccer, martial arts, etc.

There are four pickleball courts. Three in the large gymnasium and one in the small gymnasium. The courts are designed to allow ample space for safety and competition style play.

The indigenous knowledge-keepers included in the naming consultation process asked specifically that the city not anglicize or include a phonetic translation to show respect to the original language and encourage active learning.

We acknowledge there will be a period of learning and that it will take time before təməsew̓txʷ becomes part of our everyday vocabulary.

About the Naming Process

The facility also features an indigenous public art piece entitled Miyíw̓ts - Water's Edge.

There are two vending machines on Level 1 near the large gymnasium and two vending machines on Level 2 near the universal washrooms.

A designated space in the drop-off zone is available for food trucks. Vendors must book through the facility.

The facility also includes a vacant food service space. The City is exploring options for its operation and gathered community feedback in the lobby of təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre in March 2025.

If the City proceeds with an external vendor, details about the formal application process will be posted on the City's website.