Bowview Outdoor Pool (BOP)

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Open for the 2024 Season Beginning saturday, June 15th, 2024

The Bowview Outdoor Pool will officially open Saturday, June 15th, 2024. This year, registration for public swim and swim lessons is required and must be done through the Calgary Outdoor Swimming Pool Association’s (COSPA) online booking system. Registration links will be posted as soon as they are available. The public swim schedule is available below. A limited number of tickets may be available for walk-up patrons as well.

Admission/Cost

IMPORTANT: Please read Bowview Outdoor Pool’s Admission Policy

Pool Schedule- Summer 2024*

*Please note: This schedule is subject to change

SWIMMING: PUBLIC | LANE | LESSONS

Swimming Lesson Registration Open Date- TBA

To book group lessons and public swim tickets, you can register online through the Calgary Outdoor Swimming Pools Association (COSPA) website.

Registration for public swim and swim lessons will open in May or early June. Registration is required and must be done through the Calgary Outdoor Swimming Pool Association’s (COSPA) online booking system. Registration links will be posted below as soon as they are available.

COSPA’s Cancellation & Transfer Policy

Private Lessons- Opens April 1st at 9 am

Bowview Outdoor Pool offers private lessons! Private lessons include one on one instruction in the water: working on getting comfortable in the water, stroke improvement, and water safety. Never been in a lesson before? New to the water? Want to perfect your swimming skills? Register for a private lesson today through HSCA’s web store or click the button above. Registration will open April 1st at 0900.

Private lessons are offered in Monday-Friday sessions, $160 for the session. 

We offer semi-private lessons, Monday-Friday sessions, $160 for the session, $80 for an additional swimmer, up to 3 swimmers in a lesson (e.g. $320 for 3 swimmers).

Important notes on semi-private lessons:

• Up to 3 swimmers allowed in one semi-private lessons.

• Participants must be pre-arranged before registration; this is not arranged by Bowview staff.

• It is recommended that participants are not more than one level apart. Ex. Swimmer 1 and Swimmer 3

• Email bowviewmanager@hsca.ca if you wish to register for a semi-private lesson. 

Private Pool Rentals

Have you ever wanted to have the entire pool to yourself? Bowview Outdoor Pool offers private rentals in the evenings Friday 8:00pm-9:00pm, Sat & Sun 7:30pm-8:30pm or 8:45pm-9:45pm (7:30pm-9:30pm if booking for 2 hours), and Saturday mornings from 10:15am-11:15am.

Your rental will include lifeguard supervision, use of our BBQ, all our lifejackets, and our pool toys! 

Rental Costs are $175/hr for 1-40 people and $260/hr for 41-80 people. For more information, visit our Facilities Booking page

All payments for private rentals must be done on our Facilities Booking page. If required, you may do registration in-person at HSCA during office hours. Contact Hannah at (403) 283-0554 ext. 250 or email bowviewmanager@hsca.ca. 

Bowview Bluefins Swim Club

Visit the Bluefins page for dates and registration details. Bowview Bluefins runs June 18th – August 27th; Tuesday evenings from 7:50pm-8:50pm at Bowview Outdoor Pool.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Bowview Outdoor Pool is a not-for-profit organization that belongs to the Calgary Outdoor Pool Association (COSPA). Bowview Outdoor Pool is operated by the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association. 

We are always looking for companies or individuals who wish to sponsor our facility. All sponsorship monies or items received go directly to upgrading our facility, programs, lesson, and public swim tools. 

For more information, please email hannah.g@hsca.ca. 

GETTING TO BOWVIEW OUTDOOR POOL

The Bowview Outdoor Pool is located at 1910 6th Ave NW, kitty-corner from Queen Elizabeth High School. The pool is easily accessible on foot or by bike from anywhere in the neighbourhood and all swimmers are encouraged to use active transportation when traveling to the pool. To ensure your bike is safe while you swim, HSCA has upgraded its bike racks. The new racks allow you to securely lock your bike’s frame, but please remember to bring your own bike lock.

1910 6 Ave NW
Calgary AB T2N 0W3

403-221-3571

 All inquiries can be made via email to bowviewmanager@hsca.ca

@Bowviewoutdoorpool