Edmonton's proposed $138M rec centre would replace closed pool and ease crowding
A new facility off Calgary Trail next to Strathcona High School would bring back public aquatic access four years after Scona Pool shut down.
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Edmonton is considering a $138 million recreation centre that would replace Scona Pool—closed for four years—and provide relief for overcrowded facilities as the city grows.
The proposed Rollie Miles rec centre would sit off Calgary Trail adjacent to Strathcona High School in south Edmonton. Advocates say the facility is necessary to address strain on existing recreation infrastructure across the city.
Scona Pool closed four years ago, leaving a gap in public aquatic programming for the south side. The new centre would restore that access while adding gym space and other amenities designed to serve the growing population.
The city funds capital projects through a combination of grants and tax-supported debt. No opening timeline or detailed project schedule has been announced. The city has not disclosed how many pool lanes, gym spaces, or other facilities the centre would include, nor has it said how many people are on waiting lists at existing facilities to quantify the current overcrowding.
When is the project expected to open, and what is the construction timeline?
How many pool lanes, gym spaces, and other facilities will the centre include?
How many people are currently on waiting lists at Edmonton's existing recreation facilities?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
How much would Edmonton's proposed recreation centre cost?
$138 million for the Rollie Miles rec centre in south Edmonton.
Where would the new recreation centre be located?
The Rollie Miles rec centre would be built off Calgary Trail adjacent to Strathcona High School in south Edmonton.
