The Meadows exterior

The Meadows Community Recreation Centre, located in southeast Edmonton, brings people together to enjoy sport, recreation, social and cultural activities – all under one roof!

This 234,419 square-foot facility, situated within the Meadows District Park, provides indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities - creating an active community hub that is open and welcoming all year round.

Location

Map of 2704 17 Street, Edmonton, Alberta

2704 17 Street, Edmonton, Alberta

Closest Transit Centre: Meadows Transit Centre

Building Hours

meadows building hours
DaysTimes
Monday-Friday5:30am-10:30pm
Saturday-Sunday6am-10pm
Holidays8am-8pm

Note: the Aquatic Centre closes at 9pm on Sundays, 10pm all other days. The front desk closes 30 minutes before the building closes.

Schedules

Find amenity hours and drop-in and fitness programs.

 View Amenity Hours and Schedules

 View Group Fitness Schedule

 View Arena Schedule

For printable, facility-specific schedules, see Drop-in Programs and Activities.

Notifications

Accessibility

The Meadows Community Recreation Centre is fully accessible. Learn more about Accessibility Ratings.

Single Visit Rates

Adult (18-64 years): $13.25
Senior (65+): $10.50
Youth (13-17 years): $10.50
Child (2-12 years): $8.50
Household (up to 7 people from the same home): $36.50

Memberships

Membership plans make it easy to get more fitness and recreation into your budget and busy life.

View Membership Plans

New Member?
Create an account to buy a new membership.

Existing Member? 
Log in to access your Move Learn Play account.

Amenities and Features

Includes an aquatic centre, fitness centre, arena and outdoor amenities.

Aquatic Centre

lane pool

The Meadows Aquatic Centre Amenities
  • 25 metre salt-water pool with 10 lanes (1 and 3 metre diving boards, 5 metre diving platform)
    • Depth: 0-4.2 metres
    • Average Temperature: 29° Celsius
  • Salt-water leisure pool with spray features
    • Depth: 0-1.5 metres
    • Average Temperature: 32° Celsius
  • Salt-water whirlpool for 32 people
    • Depth 0-0.9 metres
    • Average Temperature: 39° Celsius
  • Waterslide
  • Steam room for up to 9 people
  • Spectator seating
  • Change rooms
  • Free life jackets

Fitness Centre and Recreation Amenities

fitness centre with equipment

The Meadows Fitness Amenities
  • Cardio area
  • Fitness studios
  • Walking/jogging track (235 metres)
  • Olympic lifting studio
  • Free weight equipment
  • Selectorized equipment
  • Functional training centre
  • Gymnasium
    • 11 metre high ceiling
    • Basketball, volleyball and badminton markings
    • Spectator seating
    • Locker alcove
    • Divider curtain

To book a gym, see Gymnasiums.

Twin Arena

ice arena

The Meadows Arena Amenities
  • Ice surface: NHL: 200 feet x 85 feet (60.96 x 25.91 metres)
  • Seating:
    • West - Dick Whyte: 250
    • East - Hockey Canada: 500
  • Concession/Vending Machines
  • Outdoor public skating rink, safety netting protecting the viewing area, large lobby area, 2 community rooms available for booking
  • Summer ice capabilities
  • 4 dressing rooms per rink - 6 showers per dressing room
  • Parking

Outdoor Amenities

Young player catching a grounder ball

The Meadows Outdoor Amenities
  • Ball diamonds
  • Spray deck: open 9am-9pm daily (May-September, weather permitting)
  • Multi-use trails
  • Transit loop
  • Leisure ice
  • Multi-use court with basketball

To book a ball diamond, see Ball Diamonds.

Other Amenities and Features

Parking
  • 1087 parking stalls
  • Accessible parking stalls
  • Bicycle stalls
Washrooms and Change Rooms
  • Gendered and inclusive washroom and change rooms
  • Free valuables lockers

Programs and Services Available

Tours and Member Experiences

Wondering which membership plan, programs and services are going to best suit your needs? Our Member Experiences staff are here to help!

Connect with our team for advice on:

  • Selecting the best membership option for you and your family
  • Fitness centre orientations
  • Personal training
  • Group Fitness information
  • Detailed program and amenity information
Green Experience

LEED® logo

The Meadows Community Recreation Centre, a LEED® certified project, achieved silver-level certification. If you are interested in a tour of the recreation centre to learn more about the LEED® green building features, please drop by the Main Information Desk on Tuesdays or Saturdays at 10am and one of our staff will be pleased to show you around.  

You are also welcome to visit the LEED® educational wall display inside the north entrance anytime during normal operating hours to learn more about the green building features.

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Take a virtual walk through our facility!

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Contact Us

311 Contact Centre

Phone  311 | Outside Edmonton and Video Relay Service (VRS): 780-442-5311 | TTY 711

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