Edmonds Festival of Lights
Kick off the festive season this Saturday, November 23 from 2:30-5:30 pm. Parking will be limited. Transit, walking or cycling is encouraged.
Upcoming parking impacts
There will be reduced parking on December 2-15 (except for December 9 and 14), due to maintenance. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Discover programs at Edmonds and get involved
Enjoy a range of exciting fitness and social activities for all age groups, including yoga, swimming, cardio and more. Edmonds also hosts youth and seniors centres and a childminding service.
Schedules
Do you have a toddler and looking for something fun to do? Join us for Tiny Tikes!
Together with your child, explore and play with a wide variety of toys. Your kids can enjoy ride-on toys, climbers, soccer, basketball and floor hockey.
Tiny Tikes details:
- children 1-5 years (no charge)
- children must be accompanied by at least one participating adult ($1.90 + tax per adult or Be Active Pass accepted)
- pre mobile infants are welcome if they are in a stroller or a snuggly
- drop-in only (first come first served up to a maximum of 60 people total)
- Drop in payments begin 15 minutes prior to activity start time
- schedule subject to change (not available on statutory holidays)
Effective September 18-December 6 & January 15-March 12
- Wednesday, 6-7 pm
- Friday, 4:30-5:30 pm & 6-7 pm
Activities
Browse winter activities and add favourites to your Wish List. Registration will open at 10 am for Burnaby residents on the following dates:
- December 2: Recreation activities (excluding skating lessons)
- December 3: Arts and heritage activities
General registration for everyone will be open December 6 for recreation, arts and heritage activities. Reminder: Rolling registrations continue for swimming and skating lessons.
New registration process for swim lessons
If you are a Burnaby resident, you can register for swimming lessons 30 days in advance of the start date. General registration opens 27 days in advance. This will provide more opportunities for swimming lesson registrations.
Want to become a lifeguard and swimming instructor?
Well-trained lifeguards and swim instructors are in high demand.
Facility features
The centre has a beautiful 6-lane swimming pool, a leisure pool with a variety of water features, 2 waterslides, steam room and sauna. You can also have fun at the lazy river—perfect for floating and walking.
For pool rental inquiries, please email [email protected].
Children 7 years of age and younger and less than 122 centimetres (48 inches) tall, must be accompanied in the water by a person 16 years of age or older and be within arm's reach of that person at all times. The ratio of children to accompanying persons must be no greater than 3 to 1.
Enjoy 2 full-size gyms that include table tennis, weight and cardio, sauna, steam room and dedicated spaces for yoga, dance and more.
Rooms for art activities, crafts, games, and meetings are available.
Relax, make friends and have a great time. Learn more about our 55+ programs and memberships at Edmonds.
Accessibility
Automatic entrance doors are provided at both main entrances to the building.
Accessible washroom stalls are available in each men’s and women’s washroom. There is also one stand-alone accessible universal washroom on both floors (first and second) of the Centre.
Access computers, games, art and outdoor activities. Learn more about our youth lounge.
Accessibility
There is an external ramp which provides direct access from the plaza on the north side of the Community Centre. The washroom within the space is wheelchair accessible.
We offer convenient and affordable childminding services. Enjoy your workouts knowing your kids are in good hands with our friendly, trained and caring professionals committed to providing an exceptional childcare experience.
Indoor play area for children 5 years and under.
Parking
There are multiple designated parking stalls provided in the underground parking lot, and in the surface parking lots to the east and west of the Centre. Some street parking is also available.
Entry/Interior Access
Automatic entrance doors are provided at both main entrances to the building.
Male, Female and Universal Change Rooms are wheelchair accessible. There are also two designated accessible changing and shower rooms available in the Universal Change Room area, equipped with overhead lift system. The doors to these designated change rooms are opened with a lever handle. In each of these designated change rooms, there is a change table large enough to accommodate an adult. Adapted weight room equipment is available for use by people with a wide range of abilities.
Pool Access
Zero entry is provided to the children’s leisure pool. Access to the adult leisure pool and the lazy river is via the children’s leisure pool. There are three steps between the children and adult leisure pools. Access to the adult leisure pool and the lazy river is also provided via a portable lift. Please ask staff for assistance. The hot tub has zero entry access.
Access to the larger active swimming pool is provided via a built-in lift. Patrons using mobility devices can move their devices directly onto the lift. Remote control devices for operating the lift are also available for patrons. Before using and/or to sign-out a remote control, please ask staff for assistance. One waterproof wheelchair is available.
Washrooms
Accessible washroom stalls are available in each men’s and women’s washroom. There is also one stand-alone accessible universal washroom on both floors (first and second) of the Centre. The first level is kept locked for security reasons. Please ask staff for assistance. The second level washroom is unlocked at 9am. If you find this washroom locked, please notify staff. In the Universal Change Room area of the Pool, there are 3 accessible/family–style washrooms.
The Edmonds Centre for 55+ is included within the larger Recreation Centre. An accessible entrance is provided via the main doors of the Centre.
Edmonds Youth Lounge is part of the Community Centre. There is an external ramp which provides direct access from the plaza on the north side of the Community Centre. The washroom within the space is wheelchair accessible.
Rent a room for private meetings. It can accommodate up to 10 people.
Enjoy this great space with tennis and basketball courts and opportunities for walking, large play structure, water spray park, picnics, park washrooms and more.
Visitor Information
Edmonds Community Centre
Contact Us
- Phone
- 604-297-4838
Hours:
Admission
Last paid admission 30 minutes before closing. Everyone must promptly exit the building at facility closing time.
Public transit
Visit TransLink Trip Planner.
Parking
Free parking is available underground, on-site and on Humphries St. Multiple electric vehicle charging stations are also available.
Accessibility
Designated parking stalls, washrooms, changing and shower rooms, pool access via portable and built-in lifts, zero entry children's leisure pool.