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City services: Family Day 2025

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025By News Desk
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City services: Family Day 2025

Getting around

Calgary Transit 

Over the Family Day long weekend, we’ll be adjusting our service hours. On Monday, Feb. 17 we will be operating buses, CTrains and On Demand on a Sunday level of service.

More information on fares, schedules and Customer Service hours over the long weekend can be found on the Calgary Transit website, along with our trip planner!

Calgary Parking

Enjoy free parking in on-street ParkPlus zones on Monday, Feb. 17. Weekend rates apply at Calgary Parking parkades and surface lots. Please note that regular rates will be in effect at partner lots such as Calgary Stampede, TELUS Spark, Calgary Zoo and Heritage Park.

The Calgary Parking Contact Centre and Impound Lot will be closed. For more information, please visit Calgary Parking.

Road construction and traffic safety

Even with the chilly temperatures, there’s a lot of work happening to support our growing city. Here are some of the major closures to be aware of this long weekend:

  • Centre Street S between 8 Avenue & 9 Avenue two-way traffic on east side of road for ENMAX vault replacement (starts Feb. 17)
  • 5 Avenue S.W. between 2 Street S.W. & 1 Street S.W. three right lanes closed for crane lift (Feb. 15 & 16)
  • 5 Avenue S.W. between 2 Street S.W. & 1 Street S.W. two right lanes closed for manhole repair (starts Feb. 18)
  • 8 Avenue between 1 Street S.E. & 3 Street S.W. closed for Chinook Blast
  • Memorial Drive eastbound at Baines Bridge (turnoff to Zoo Road/12 Street N.E) reduced to two lanes and speed reduced to 50km/h. (starts Feb. 17)
  • Crowchild Trail northbound between 26 Avenue S.W. & 33 Avenue S.W. two right lanes closed for watermain repair (Feb.14 – 17)

4 Avenue Flyover (ongoing): reduced to a single lane.

To complete the repairs, and stay on track for completion in late 2025, the bridge will fully close at night for two days: 

  • Feb. 13 beginning at 9 p.m., until Feb. 14 at 5 a.m.
  • Feb. 14 beginning at 9 p.m., until Feb. 15 at 5 a.m. 

Regular construction will resume on Feb. 15 reopening to single lane traffic.

Mission Bridge (ongoing): Full closure of the bridge for vehicle traffic.

Elbow Drive Periodic Lane Closure – Feb. 8 – 15, 2025

Until Feb. 15, there will be a periodic lane closure on Elbow Drive for the area and intersection of 4 Street S.W. and 26 Avenue S.W. to accommodate concrete pouring work. Pedestrian and wheeling access to and over Mission Bridge will be maintained.

Work may happen during the following times (dependent on weather/other factors): 

  • Feb. 10-14: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Feb. 15: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunnyside Flood Barrier  (ongoing): daily lane/pathway closures from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., as required, along Memorial Drive between 10 Street and Centre Street N.W. 

Be sure to plan ahead using The City’s traveller information tools and the Waze app for real-time driver info. Visit calgary.ca/trafficinfo for a full list of traffic incidents, closures and detours.

Be safe. Drive smart.

On Family Day and every day, we’re asking drivers to prioritize safety and avoid distractions. Distracted driving is a serious issue that puts drivers, passengers, pedestrians and cyclists at risk. Before driving, set your phone to Do Not Disturb so you can give your full, undivided attention to the road ahead. Visit calgary.ca/besafe  and calgary.ca/traffictips to learn more about what you can do keep yourself and others safe on roads and pathways.

Around the house

Landfill hours 

Landfill hours and locations are available on calgary.ca/landfill.

Facility hours and closures

Enjoy free public skating and swimming on Monday, Feb. 17.                                                               

Free public skating

Join us from 1 – 2:15 p.m. on Feb. 17 at these locations for some free public skating:

Check our arena rules before joining us. Equipment rentals are not available.

Free public swimming

Join us from 1 – 2:30 p.m. and 3 – 4:30 p.m. at these locations for some free public swimming:

Due to the popularity of our free swims, we ask that you only attend one time slot. Pools may be cleared at 2:30 p.m. to make room for new customers.

Weight rooms will also be open during these times.

Check out future swimming opportunities on our drop-in schedules at calgary.ca/pools

Paid public skating will be offered on Feb. 17, from 1 – 2:15 p.m. at these locations:

Check our arena rules before joining us. Equipment rentals are not available.

Paid public swimming will be offered on Feb. 17, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at these locations: 

Family Day hours of operation

All indoor pools, fitness centres and arenas (except for those mentioned above),  arts centres and the Calgary Soccer Centre will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17.

Day camps during the school break

Spots are still available for Rec Adventures day camps while kids take a break from school during Teacher’s Convention.

Our camps include sports, games, arts & crafts, swimming and play structures. Kids will have an unforgettable experience in a safe and supportive environment with qualified instructors.

  • Dates: Thursday, Feb. 13, & Friday, Feb. 14.
  • Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Ages: 5 – 12 years old
  • Cost: $104.50 for both days

Locations: