Residents in Grande Prairie, Alberta, will have limited access to local recreation spots on Saturday, January 17, 2026, due to a large youth sports event and ongoing pool repairs. The City of Grande Prairie announced that parts of the Eastlink Centre and the nearby Keyera Place will be closed to the public for most of the day. These changes are expected to last from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The gym closures are necessary to make room for a tournament hosted by the Vertical Limit Volleyball Club. The event will use the Eastlink Centre fieldhouse and the multi-sport courts at Keyera Place. Regular drop-in sports will be suspended; the mobile skatepark may have limited availability during the tournament — users should confirm hours with the Eastlink Centre or AccessGP (311).
Swimmers will also see some changes as crews work on the final stages of a $1 million lazy river replacement project. While the lazy river and some water features are closed for these upgrades, the 50-metre competition pool and the fitness centre are expected to remain open for most of the day. The city anticipates the pool area work will be completed and amenities returned to full capacity by the end of January 2026.
People who have classes or bookings during this time can visit the Eastlink Centre facility schedules page for more information. Many regular sessions have been moved to the Design Works Centre or local school gyms. The City says no refunds are being issued for memberships because the majority of the building remains operational; members wishing to freeze their membership should contact the front desk or call 311.
For the most up-to-date details, users should check the Eastlink Centre schedules page or contact the Eastlink Centre front desk/AccessGP (311).
