Crestwood Rec Centre to reopen on February 7

Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat is excited to announce Crestwood Recreation Centre will reopen to the public on Monday, February 7, 2022.

“Staff have been working behind the scenes since December, to get the facility up and running as quickly as possible,” said James Will, Director of the Parks & Recreation Department. “The facility was closed in March 2020 as part of the public health emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tiles needed replacing, grout work was required, and filling the pool is no small feat.”

Council voted to support the necessary funding required to reopen the facility to the public on Monday, December 20, 2021.

To ensure a smooth operational transition, Crestwood will reopen in phases. Phase one includes opening weekday mornings to offer lane swim and aqua fit classes, as well as access to the fitness area. Opening special admission to the facility will be $2.00 for the month of February. Crestwood Rec Centre passes will be available immediately and Big Marble Go Centre passes include access to Crestwood.

Additional programs, classes and hours of operation will be extended in the second phase as more staff are hired and trained. The city is continuing to recruit for several part-time lifeguards/instructor positions. More information, including a list of qualifications, is available on the careers page.

Please note that this facility will be added to the list of facilities currently operating under the Restriction Exemption Program (REP). A list of frequently asked questions is available on the city website.

“I want to thank the community for their feedback, patience and understanding over the last number of months. We are all very much looking forward to seeing our members and residents return to the facility,” Will added.

For more information, including hours of operation and to register for programs, visit the swimming and pools page.

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For further information, please contact:

media@medicinehat.ca