It’s been a Calgary staple for half a century — and for the primary time, Sikome Aquatic Facility is getting a serious facelift.
“Though Sikome opened to guests within the late Seventies, it has not undergone main renovations since its preliminary building,” Alberta Parks says on its web site. “Parks Division plans to replace Sikome Aquatic Facility to supply a contemporary ‘city’ provincial park customer expertise.”
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The ability, positioned in Fish Creek Provincial Park, includes a artifical seaside, a concession stand, a seaside store, a playground and picnic areas.
Work on the power started on Dec. 8, 2025 and can improve two current admissions cubicles, together with the concession and seaside store, and each change homes, and embody the conversion of an current constructing right into a “Seashore Home” out there for reservation.
“To keep away from impacts to guests, main building actions might be scheduled whereas Sikome is closed to guests,” Alberta Parks says. “Nonetheless, choose areas could also be closed to guests through the 2026 working season on an as-needed foundation to help minor building actions.”
Parks anticipates the work might be full someday in the summertime of 2026.
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