University of Calgary Aquatic Centre (U of C)
Primary parking

Associated meeting areas: Auxiliary Gym KNA 117, Multipurpose Studio KNA 162, Dance Studio KNA 163, Classroom KNA 264, KNB Classrooms KNB 126, KNB 128, KNB 130, KNB 131, KNB 132, KNB 133, KNB meeting room KNB 150, Good Earth Cafe (formerly Brews & Blendz Coffee Shop), Observation Deck.

This option is best if you plan to park at the UofC and need the cheapest rate.
Otherwise, use an alternative:

Special Note: For summer camp / boot camp, see Kinesiology South Side Pick-up / Drop-off Location (Summer Camps).

	Address	2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 Location
	Parking	Lot 11, south section. Parking map GPS: 51°04'44.4"N 114°08'10.6"W This lot has a flat rate, which varies from $6 to $10. All other lots have a $4-$5/hr with either a 2-hour maximum or a $20-$25 daily maximum fee, making them significantly more expensive.
	Parking cost	Parking rates for all lots vary erratically by season, day of week, and event schedules. At last check: $10 flat-rate. Can be $6-$9 in the off season, and may occasionally be free on weekends. Rates posted on U of C website may not be fully accurate. University of Calgary parking finder
	Payment	Pay machines are located at the lot. Frequent parkers can use the ParkedIn app (Android, iOS) to pay online. Zone IDs can also be found here.
	Pick-up / Drop-off	Pick-up / drop-off from this location is not recommended, because the pool/building entrances are located in the middle of the campus, well distant from the parking lot. There is a small pick-up/drop-off area north of the Oval here. However, for quick pick-up and drop-off, the Lot 5 Loop Pick-up / Drop-Off and Theatre Loop Pick-Up / Drop-off locations are better.
	Pool Location	Kinesiology "A" Building Adjacent to: Olympic Oval GPS: 51°04'37.4"N 114°07'59.0"W
	Entrance	Between Kinesiology "B" Building and Olympic Oval. GPS: 51°04'39.0"N 114°08'05.6"W Entrance
	Wayfinding	Turn into lot, turn RIGHT. Park anywhere. Walk across the street towards the red arch. Pass under the red archway. Pathway arch Enter the doors in front of you. Entrance Option 1: Do not turn - proceed directly through the opposite doors, and back outside. Bear left. Enter Kinesthology A Building via doors marked "180", behind the "S" parking signs. Entrance Note: The other set of doors immediately to the right will also work. Turn immediately right, then immediately left. Proceed down the corridor, turn right at the T intersection. You will eventually reach the change rooms, plainly marked on the right. Option 1 walking map Option 2: Turn left. Pass down the large hall to a small open atrium. Turn right. Follow the hallway, which will twist around a bit. Do not take any side corridors. You will eventually get to the change rooms, plainly marked on the right. Option 2 walking map Pro Tip: Google "Brew & Blendz Cafe, Annette's Corner", which is right next to the change room entrance. Pro tip: A correct & complete floorplan of the KNA and KNB buildings can be found on Google Maps. Zoom in to the buildings, and it will show all of the rooms.
	Viewing	Second-level access with wooden benches. There is also a study area with several desks, which may not have electrical power. Entrance inside public washroom. Adjacent to: Multipurpose Studio KNA 162 Map to stairs The entrance is down this hallway. Washroom entrance Go up stairs. Study area Viewing area Pro tip: Follow the signs.
	Staying There	Brewz 'n' Blends is right next to the change rooms, but it is never open. Limited seating. There is a Starbucks right by the parking lot. Location Street view There are full-service restaurants and a comfortable food court in MacEwan Hall (5 min walk). Tenants include: Level 1: Starbucks, Subway, The Den / Black Lounge (2 levels) Level 2 (upstairs): Tim Hortons, A&W, Dairy Queen / Orange Julius, Kobe Beef, Korean BBQ, Uni Sushi Express, OPA! of Greece, The Den / Black Lounge (2 levels), Carl's Jr. etc. List of tenants Building location (map) Building location (Google) Walking map Campus Wi-Fi is available, free signup is required, expires after 3 days. No facilities or services catering to little ones.
	Notes	These directions are for the pool. For the Gymnastics Centre (KNB 70), see Gymnastics Centre (KNB 70) North (Indoor) Entrance or Gymnastics Centre (KNB 70) South (Outdoor) Pick-up/ / Drop-Off. This pool is used by the Calgary Killarney Artistic Swim Club.