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Kinsmen Sports Centre
Categories: Active Life Fitness & Instruction Health and Medical Physical Therapy Active Life Leisure Centres Fitness & Instruction, Physical Therapy, Leisure Centres [Edit]
9100 Walterdale Hill NWEdmonton, AB T6E 2V3
(780) 442-5311
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 6 am - 11 pm
Sat-Sun 7 am - 10:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- By Appointment Only:
- No
15 reviews for Kinsmen Sports Centre
15 reviews in English
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Review from Phil W.
8/9/2011 ROTD 9/28/2011
I've had a membership at the Kinsmen Center for about a year and a half and I love it.
I only go during off hours, and never during the peak after work hours so I can't speak to how busy it is then. When I am there there is no waiting for machines, and you don't have to scour the change-room for an open locker.
The gym has a nice selection of machines and free weights, and the pools are fantastic.
I think the badminton courts are the best in the city by a lot, and the tennis courts are great too.
The Kinsmen Center is not without flaws however.
There are treadmills in only 1 location, and a few have seen better days. The same few get used all the time while a few others are always vacant. Putting a few good ones in open spots around the upper track would be nice for people wanting a little more seclusion.
There is no hot tub. There is however a teach pool that is warmer than the regular pool, but I'm not sure if it's designed that way, or it's warmer because all the little kids are peeing in there.
Change-room: A lot of the 26 shower heads seem to have the same issue of spraying out in all directions and have little pressure. I find I use the same 2 or 3 every time, and it seems most use the same ones.
Of course, if I never again see old men with one foot up on the bench, their flabby junk flopping around, chatting with one another instead of putting on some underwear it would still be too soon. Good luck fixing that one Kinsmen Centre!Listed in: 30 day challenge
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Review from Derek F.
4/18/2012
This is my regular gym where I try to visit 3-5 times a week and the facilities are great in some areas and poor in others. I have been to many other sport centers in the city (including Terwillegar, Mill Woods, and Commonwealth) so I'm able to compare this to similar facilities.
I try to go mid morning but have come anywhere from 8am-close and generally mid afternoon and later is pretty horrible for getting a treadmill or bike. Even coming mid morning we are lucky if we end up getting a badminton court. They have 11 treadmills with at least one not working every time I come and only 3 badminton courts which are always full, yet they have 3 tennis courts which rarely have people on them.
The pool facility is large and I've never had a problem getting a lane but the teach pool is pretty small and when my kids had lessons here, it was a bit cramped with 5 classes using the pool at the same time.
So, my only major complaint is that they have a lot of space in this complex, but by trying to be everything for everybody, every inch of the available space is reserved for a certain activity whether or not it's being used for that activity. I guess it just irks me to pay for a membership, drop in to do a certain activity and not know if I can do it until I get there. -
Review from Alycia H.
Edmonton, AB
1/29/2012
The Kinsmen sport is one of my most frequently go-to gym because it is very close to my house. It is a fully equipped and multi-purpose gym. (which is why they called it a sport center)
Pros:
There is something for everyone. There are several swimming pool for different purposes. Badminton and tennis courts. weight rooms, running tracks, etc Running room is also attached.
The centre also offers great fitness and sports programs if you are looking for a challenges or some extra motivation such as boot camps, kickboxing, Pilates, yoga, triathlon training, kettle bell, personal training and etc. The price is also very reasonable.
There are ample parking space and they are free!
Cons:
There are not enough treadmills! Some of them belong to the antique shop. There are a few, maybe 2-3 "better" ones that are always occupied. With such large facility with only approx 12 treadmills is a little ridiculous. They are also cornered on the upper running track. That space is not well ventilated either. During peak times, you can almost never find a vacant treadmill and the corner stinks.
It is located on the south of the river valley. To get to, you have to drive from 109st and down toward the lower 105st bridge to get to Kinsmen. For someone like me who live on the southside, to get home, There is no other way but to drive across the bridge to downtown and take 97 ave left then back on to the 109st bridge. It's like taking a big detour and traffic can be very bad near the tuner traffic light.
Do check the pool schedule as there is not always room for public swimming or lane swim. Because there are so many other activities going on. I was kicked off the pool twice because there were swim practices and games and such.
If you go during peak times or ""school times" you will share the facility with all kinds of people such as screaming kids, naked old ladies and groups of teenagers and etc, which is not pleasant especially in the change room.
In short, if you are looking for something active for your whole family. or just an affordable place to workout, or doing sports with friends. I would highly recommend Kinsmen. However, if you prefer "quality or quite" workout sessions with newer equipment and nice change room facilities, and is willing to pay a few more bucks, go for something else. To me, gym is all about location location location. -
Review from Adam R.
I like the Kinsmen. It's my go-to city gym. You can't beat the price -- I pay less than $50 a month. But there's definitely a trade-off for the price, since the facilitate is very busy during peak hours.
I find the best time to go and work out is after 7 or 8 pm. Otherwise the weight rooms are full of people who really like to grunt and sweat.
You'll always seem something hilarious happening here. The other day I saw four giant dudes lifting weights and taking pictures of it. It was weird. If you're friends with these dudes, I'm sure you'll see these pictures on Facebook soon.
Besides that, the Kinsmen's a decent gym. Usually pretty clean, and if you go there on during off peak hours, you can get some quality work out time to yourself. -
Review from Scott W.
Vancouver, BC
11/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
Was in town on business, wanted to go for a swim.. nice complex - pool was decent and wasnt busy at all so great to have the entire lane to myself! A couple minor things i didnt like - $8 for entry, totally too much considering i was there less than an hour.. and the lockers are $0.50, without a refund when you come back! The gym i am used to is $.25 and is only a depoi]sit as you get it back when you leave.
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Review from Farees K.
1/29/2011 17 Check-ins Here
I work out here 5 times a week to offset the food monkey on my back. They lowered their monthly rate last year and this month it went back up to $50 a month with direct withdrawal.
Staff is not friendly, which I prefer as I am not there to socialize. Equipment is plentiful and I never have to wait and there are tv's in the cardio area.
You are not going to see the beautiful people here nor meet your next fling, but you will get an expansive facility with ample parking and lots to do. -
Review from shawnna p.
Edmonton, AB
4/25/2011
I gave the Kinsmen a test drive for an entire month before making up my mind to buy a one year membership. The professional staff is not there to sell you anything or force you to sign up your friends. They leave you alone until you ask them a question. Clientelle range all ages and body types. I never have to wait for a machine, even at rush hour. I enjoy watching CFL record holder Henry "Gizmo" Williams train his clients. He is inspirational. Steam room and snack bar are nice. Attached "Running Room" store is handy.
I always love free parking!
P.S. They are the only gym in town with an upper body ergometer. -
Review from Brennan W.
Edmonton, AB
11/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
Squash, I like to play. I can play squash there. THey closed the outdoor pool for the winter though.
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Review from Nigel N.
Edmonton, AB
10/26/2011
This is definitely Edmonton's best gym. It's not for those that assume the gym is a night club. It is great for beginners, novice and experts. It has an array of activities including swimming!! This gym makes you really get into the "active" spirit.
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Review from Joan R.
Edmonton, AB
2/13/2012
The facility seems ok, but I beg of the management: PLEASE CLEAN THE FIELD HOUSE! Within minutes of running, our whole league starts coughing and it will stay with you for days. Change some filters and maybe hire a cleaning crew to come in and give the place a real cleaning once in awhile. This place will make you sick- literally.
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Review from Francesca K.
Edmonton, AB
3/6/2010
This is a really great place to go work out, swim or go to exercise classes. I used to work out here a lot more but I moved farther away so it now feels too far to go.
They have 3 different pools here: a wading hot pool, a lane swimming/splish splash pool and a deep end diving pool. They have a lot of different diving boards for the diving pool, and when I didn't have a fear of heights and I was younger, I enjoyed jumping off the high diving boards.
Other than swimming, this place has a pretty decent gym - nothing special in my mind- Just a regular old gym. I really like their exercise classes. I went to a step class here once and the instructor was super motivated and seemed to really enjoy her job.
Downstairs there are also running tracks and places for indoor games as well.
I really miss coming to Kinsmen more because it really is one of the best recreational facilities in the city. -
Review from Adam D.
7/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
Woohoo! Yes its that good, I am an avid simmer so the swimming facilities are perfect..the olympic pool is good, the issue could be during summer hours cause schools out and theres usually summer camps and such, so it can get pretty full. I have swam at other places like Millenium in the park, but Kinsmen is by far alot better. I have used the gym there also its smaller but gets the job done.
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Review from Mo H.
Edmonton, AB
4/17/2010 1 photo
The Kinsmen Sports Centre is one of the best multi-use recreation centres in the city. It has a large field house with a 2 level track, weight room, volleyball, badminton, squash and tennis courts, and just about everything else a rec centre can boast. The centre also has on site physio therapy available for any injuries you may get working out (or any injury for that fact). One of then nice things is they have a child care centre so you can actually make time for yourself to work out without your kids. They also have fitness training and monitoring as well as numerous classes, both drop-in and registered, to help you with your fitness goals.
You can't talk about the Kinsmen without mentioning the pool. The pool was added for the 1983 Commonwealth Games which the City hosted. The pool area has 25m & 50 m swimming pools, warm teaching pool, dive tank, sauna and large observation area. The change rooms are huge so you'll have no worries about elbowing for space.
A Running Room is also located here. It's small but if you need gear quickly in order to do you work out you can get it there.
I will say the prices are a bit high, but I guess considering the options available for the admission fee you can't complain too much. I'm used to working out at a smaller gym so at times I feel a bit overwhelmed with what's available. Sometimes it's nice to just park in their huge lot and hit the trail network for your workout. -
Review from Jack G.
Edmonton, AB
5/5/2010
Kinsmen is a good place to work out. I personally think it's great if you want to go swimming. Many swimmers come here to get in some practice and become better at what they do.
At Kinsmen you will find a few different pools. One for lane swimming and a diving pool. As far as I know this is one of the only diving pools in the city and they have a few different heights you can dive from.
Kinsmen also offers a gym, tracks, volleyball & tennis courts and they also offer a few different workout classes. It's a decent place to work out but it is really good when it comes to swimming. -
Review from Natalie M.
Edmonton, AB
12/26/2009
I know this may seem a little silly to do a review on but if I can do one about Alberta Registry then I can do one about Kinsmen Sports Center. This is my favorite place to work out at. They have an indoor track so you can do some walking or running. If you want to play volleyball or tennis you can grab a court and play your heart out. There is also a little work out area by the track so you can grab a machine and run or walk. They have different kinds of work out classes that you can drop in on; the hip- hop one is really great (I'm not sure if they still have it, I believe it runs only during times of the year). They also have a larger gym area with lots of machines. The best part is the hot tub and swimming pools they have. You can join the diving club since they have a pool diving that has externally high diving boards. You can swim labs in the pools or even take swimming lessons. I believe you only need to pay the standard walk in fee and then you can have access to most of the areas. You can pick up a membership card that let's you swipe your way though the gates and you can refill it when it's running low. The girls behind the desk are really nice and patient. They were nice enough to let my friend retake her membership card picture like three or four times.
