Address | 4995 Market St SE, Calgary, AB AB T3M 2P9 | |
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Parking |
In associated lot.
Parking map (coming soon) GPS: 50°52'51.4"N 113°56'38.5"W |
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Payment |
Parking is FREE:
As most practice times are after 5 or on weekends, parking should be (mostly) free. Parking machines located by each entrance.
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Pick-up / Drop-off |
There is a loading zone area just past the main doors.
Don't stop in front of the main doors to drop off - there is very limited room. Pull ahead the 10 feet to get to the drop-off area. |
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Wayfinding |
Park near the giant "YMCA at Seton" sign on the bulding.
Entrance Note: All the spots closest to the main entrance are carpool or permit only. Entrance to left of sign.
Proceed down hall to central area.
Note: Seton is a central hub with three radiating hallways. ALL entrances lead to the central area.
Pool entrance is the main desk. Must check in.
Stairs lead directly to the women's change room, on the right. Note: Sessions sometimes start in "Multipurpose Room 1" or "Multipurpose Room 2".
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Viewing |
On entering, there is a set of doors immediately left. This is one of the three entrances to the pool viewing area, which are all on the main floor.
Map Doors Viewing area |
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Staying There |
Main floor general seating is limited to a few hard benches.
Seating There is a Good Earth Coffeehouse in the central plaza.
There is an onsite library which includes a childrens section, an actual helicopter,
The library has a work/study area upstairs. Moderate traffic but usually quiet. Occasionally closed for special events.
Free YMCA Wi-Fi throughout the facility.
There is an onsite waterpark with a dedicated tot pool/play area, 2 waterslides and a bodysurfing pool.
There is an onsite child minding service with a playroom. 2 hour time limit.
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Notes |
The pool is especially cold, rumored due to the pool heater being too small.
It is commonplace for coaches to let their teams take a quick dip in the hot tub (located behind the diving platforms) after practice.
Closest amenities are : There is a Superstore and Save-On Foods close by (if you want to be productive).
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