City Centre Aquatic Complex

The City Centre Aquatic Complex is an indoor aquatic centre featuring an Olympic size swimming pool in the Town Centre area of Coquitlam, British Columbia. The building was designed by Vic Davies Architect Ltd., built at a cost of $8.2 million, and opened in March 1994. The decor has a Florida Keys theme, with palm trees and pelicans, hanging silk buntings, and hand painted murals. The pools use ozone for secondary water purification.

The 8-lane, 50-meter Olympic length swimming pool features:
 Adjustable depth flooring (up to 2 metres)
 Two moveable bulkheads
 1m and 3m diving boards
 Rope swing
 Mini Zip line

The adjacent "tropical lagoon" free form play area features:
 Wave pool
 Lazy river
 Mock rescue boat with fire nozzle
 Large rain drop
 Water spraying alligator and pelican
 54 metre waterslide (that protrudes outside the building)
 Moderate temperature bubble pool
 Higher temperature whirlpool
 Steam room
 Dry sauna

In addition, the  fitness centre is equipped with cardiovascular conditioning equipment, strength-training equipment, and free weights. The facility also includes a poolside café, viewing terrace, multi-purpose rooms, and a physiotherapy clinic.

The temperature in the pool area is kept at approximately 29.5 °C (85 °F), while the fitness centre is air conditioned to a cooler temperature.

External links
 City of Coquitlam swimming pools
 Satellite view of City Centre Aquatic Complex on Google Maps

Category:Sports venues in Coquitlam
Category:Swimming venues in British Columbia