Parkdale Community Recreation Centre

The pool is a bit disappointing - not good for a serious long swim. They don't put in lane ropes, so fast and medium speed swimmers were swimming in two loops in the 25m area. The water is very wavy and warm. There is also no pace clock. And the locker room floor is treacherously slippery.

Natural lighting and a clean pool make this facility attractive. The showers are simple and basic with no additional perks to the change rooms. The water is a bit warm for a workout but not so warm as to overheat. The shallow end is quite shallow and lane swim is typically three lanes. The pool is not a rectangle, there is a shallow area to one side that is good for beginners or learning flip turns or kick drills. The hours of lane swim are limited, as the pool is within a high school. It is rarely crowded and has a good stock of kickboards. Bring your own pull-buoy. Bring your personal bag on deck as there are limited lockers available.