3 Best Recreation Centers in Calgary, AB

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VILLAGE SQUARE LEISURE CENTRE

2623 56 Street Northeast,
Calgary, AB T1Y 5J1 Directions

Since 1983

Specialty:

Arenas Hot Tub Steam Room Fitness Centre Dance and Performing Swimming Diving Skating Hockey Ringette Basketball Badminton Soccer T-Ball Roller Skating Floor Curling Zumba Cardio Kickboxing Total Body Workout Weight Training Martial Arts Yoga Children and Youth Programs Preschool and Playschool Programs Day Camps Sports Gymnasium Public Skating and Shiny Golf Pilates and Wellness Parent and Child and Pre/Postnatal Fitness Wave Pool

Village Square Leisure Centre is a versatile facility featuring an indoor water park with a wave pool and waterslides. The centre has ice rinks, a weight room, a jungle gym, and a gymnasium. They offer a variety of programming for all ages. Their facility is home to various activities, classes, and services. Village Square Leisure Centre is a 5.5-acre indoor leisure centre in the Pineridge community. They offer drop-in sports and open gym times. They offer affordable, inclusive, and fun day camps to provide enjoyable experiences for children. If you're seeking recreational activities, fitness training, or a place to have a great time, Village Square Leisure Centre has something for everyone.

2025 Update: They are proud to receive an Honourable Mention from Calgary's Child Parent's Choice Award for Best Family Recreation Facility.

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Price:

SINGLE VISIT PRICES (2025)
Adult (18-64): $14.90
Senior (65+): $9.95
Youth (13-17): $7.70
Child (6-12): $6.70
10x PASS PRICES (2025)
Adult (18-64): $140.00
Senior (65+): $93.60
Youth (13-17): $72.40
Child (6-12): $63.00

Contact:

(403) 366-3900

Mon: 11am - 5pm
Tue-Thu: 7am - 9pm
Fri: 7am - 8pm
Sat & Sun: 8am - 6pm

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7+ YEARS IN TBR
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SOUTHLAND LEISURE CENTRE

2000 D Southland Drive Southwest,
Calgary, AB T2V 4S4 Directions

Since 1983

Specialty:

Swimming Diving Strength Circuit Cycle Dance HIIT (High Intensity Circuit Training) Weight Training Functional Strength Martial Arts Yoga Gentle Fitness Personal Training Children and Youth Programs Preschool and Playschool Sports Babysitting Room Day Camps Racquetball and Squash Courts Gymnastics Gym Slo-Pitch Hot Tub Good Steam Skating Sledge and Shinny Hockey Hockey Ringette Figure Skating Basketball Badminton Soccer Pickleball Gymnasium Scooter Boards Racquet Sports Pilates Bootcamp Fitness and Weight Rooms Children's Play Room and Birthday Party Spaces Climbing Wall

Southland Leisure Centre is an indoor recreation centre in the southwest community of Palliser. The multipurpose recreational facility was built simultaneously in the surrounding community and is one of two recreation centres owned and operated by The City of Calgary. Southland Leisure Centre provides a wide range of registered and drop-in programs and activities, including sports training, racquet sports, skating, dance, gymnastics, day camps, martial arts, so-pitch, hockey and skating lessons. Southland Leisure Centre also presents preschool programs, including playschool, tot's gym time and more.

2025 Update: Online bookings and rentals are available.

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Price:

REC PASS PLUS
Per month $68.65
Senior (65+) – $45.80
Youth (13–17) – $34.30
Child (6–12) – $22.35
Preschool (0–5) – Free
ADD-ONS (with Adult/Senior Pass):
Youth (13–17) + $6.15
Child (6–12) + $4.90
REC PASS
$58.05/month
Senior (65+) – $38.65
Youth (13–17) – $29.00
Child (6–12) – $22.35
Preschool (0–5) – Free
ADD-ONS (with Adult/Senior Pass):
Youth (13–17) + $5.35
Child (6–12) + $4.90
SINGLE VISIT PRICES (with Rec Pass)
Adult/visit – $5.95
Senior/visit – $3.95
Youth/visit – $3.20
Child/visit – Free

Contact:

(403) 648-6555

Mon: 11am - 5pm
Tue-Fri: 7am - 9pm
Sat & Sun: 7am - 6pm

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4+ YEARS IN TBR
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THE GENESIS CENTRE

7555 Falconridge Boulevard NorthEast, #10,
Calgary, AB T3J 0C9 Directions

Since 2012

Specialty:

Hockey Feature and Community Gymnasium Three and Two Fields Houses Soccer Tennis Arena Football Lacrosse Field Hockey Cricket and Lawn Bowling Toddler and Adult Programs Natural Turf Field Outdoor Artificial Fields

The Genesis Centre features a 225,000-square-foot recreation facility that accommodates various sports and events, including two gymnasiums, two fieldhouses, a skate park, new artificial turf fields, and numerous community services. They are committed to welcoming and including people of all abilities in their facility. They have suitable space to meet your needs with various venue options, large and small. Their team offers professional in-house audio-visual services. The Genesis Centre proudly presents Fusion Bollywood, Great Events Rentals, Simply Elegant, and Party Rental Depot as its preferred décor suppliers. Their team encourages the community through high-quality and accessible recreation facilities, programs, and services. If you require any support or accommodations during your visit, please contact one of their staff members. You can also register via their website or call.

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Immigrants of Distinction Award in 2017
South Asian Excellence Awards in 2017
Dream Employer Award in 2021
Alberta Business Award in 2021 Calgary Chamber (Inclusion and Diversity Award)
License #813900941RR0001

Price:

ANNUAL PASS
Family (2 adults, 4 children) $640.00
Adult (18+) $350.00
Senior (55+) $240.00
Youth (14–17) $250.00
Child (8–13) $240.00
Preschool (0–7) Free admission
MONTHLY PASS
Family (2 adults, 4 children) $64.00
Adult (18+) $35.00
Senior (55+) $24.00
Youth (14–17) $25.00
Child (8–13) $24.00
Preschool (0–7) Free admission with paying adult
30-DAY PASs
Adult (18+) $48.00
Senior (55+) $34.00
Youth (14–17) $35.00
Child (8–13) $34.00
Preschool (0–7) Free admission
DAILY ADMISSION
Family (2 adults, 4 children) $25.00
Adult (18+) $13.00
Senior (55+) $6.50
Youth (14–17) $9.00
Child (8–13) $6.50
Preschool (0–7) Free admission
LATE NIGHT ADMISSION
Adult (18+) $6.00
Senior (55+) $6.00
Youth (14–17) $6.00
Child (8–13) $6.00
Preschool (0–7) Free admission

Contact:

(403) 590-2833 (403) 930-6180

Mon-Sun: 9am - 11pm

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