City Centre Aquatic Complex

City Centre Aquatic Complex
Location Coquitlam Town Centre
Owner City of Coquitlam
Capacity 400 (temporary)
Opened 1994
Tenants
Hyack Swim Club
Coquitlam Sharks Aquatic Club
Eagle Ridge Aquatic Centre Physiotherapy

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 metre Olympic length swimming pool features:

The adjacent "tropical lagoon" free form play area features:

In addition, the 3,000-square-foot (280 m2) 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 more cooler temperature.

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Coordinates: 49°17′08″N 122°47′38″W / 49.285511°N 122.793994°W / 49.285511; -122.793994

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