Meadow Park Sports Centre notices

Check here frequently for updated news from Meadow Park Sports Centre (MPSC).

Pool side water shut off

Updated: January 26, 2022

There will be no water available on the pool side of MPSC on Tuesday, February 1 from approximately 8:30-10:30 a.m. The water will be shut off during the replacement of two valves on our emergency water line. This work will affect the showers, toilets and water fountains on the pool side of the building only. The steam room will also be unavailable for use. Thank you for your patience as we complete this necessary work.  

Fitness centre and group fitness update

Updated: January 20, 2022

The fitness centre at Meadow Park Sports Centre (MPSC) – including access to the weight room, cardio room and stretching rooms – has re-opened with pre-booking requirements. 

• Passholders can pre-book 75-minute timeslots up to 72-hours in advance. Fitness centre reservations can be made online through your recreation account or over the phone, by calling 604-935-PLAY (7529) during business hours.
• Drop-in access to the fitness centre will be on a first-come first-serve basis, space permitting, at the start of each time slot booking. Drop-in users are encouraged to check time slots online for availability prior to visiting Meadow Park Sports Centre.

Group fitness classes are scheduled to resume, at a reduced capacity, on January 21. The online booking requirements remain the same.

Existing MPSC memberships have been extended for the full duration of the closure. 

• A 12-hour cancellation policy is in effect for all bookings. View the full policy here.
• Masks must be worn at all times, except while actively exercising. We strongly encourage people to wear a mask even when exercising.
• Proof of vaccination is required to access Meadow Park Sports Centre for all activities for all people aged 12+. Government issued photo ID is also required for all adults 19+. This requirement will be in place until June 30, 2022, and could be extended. 
• Certain pieces of equipment are unavailable due to spacing requirements. Learn more at whistler.ca/fitnesscentre 

Book your timeslot

Book your timeslot to visit the fitness centre or attend a fitness class up to 72 hours in advance:

Online

MPSC passholders with a PerfectMind account can book their timeslot online through Whistler’s registration software system. Guests who need to gain access to their online account can do so by calling 604-935-PLAY (7529) during business hours    

Leisure (kids) pool open

Updated: January 8, 2022

The leisure (kids) pool is open.  The mechanical issue has been fixed.  Thank you for your patience and understanding as we worked through this issue. 

Squash court 1 now open

Updated: December 26, 2021

Squash court 1 is now open and available for bookings online.  

Provincial health order update

Updated: December 22, 2021

By order of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO), the fitness centre (access to the weight room, cardio room and stretching room) will be closed starting Thursday, December 23.  All group fitness classes will be cancelled starting Wednesday, December 22. Closures will be in place until January 19, 2022, pending any additional changes. All passes will be extended for the full duration of the closure. Thank you for your patience as we continue to adapt to changing public health orders.

• The pool and arena at MPSC, along with the squash and basketball courts, remain open. Each squash court will be for a maximum of two people that already know each other, and basketball court for a maximum of four people that already know each other.
• The café in the MPSC arena will also remain open, but people must eat food sitting down or order takeout. Masks can only be taken off when sitting and eating.
• Children’s programming at MPSC and Myrtle Philip Community Centre, as well as hockey games and practices, will continue as scheduled. Spectators for hockey games and practices will be limited to 50 per cent capacity.
• Adult drop-in sports at Myrtle Philip will resume as scheduled in the new year.
• The Youth Centre remains open with reduced capacity and some activity changes. Learn more at whistleryouthcentre.com.
• Updates to Late & Unique Nighttime Alternatives (LUNA) programming are under review, and will be announced shortly. Please visit facebook.com/whistlerluna for updates.
• Updates to RMOW facility and park rentals are also under review and will be announced shortly. Details will be posted at whistler.ca/facilitybookings.

Rates increasing January 1, 2022

Updated: December 6, 2021

Get your passes now and save!  Rates go up at Meadow Park Sports Centre on January 1, 2022.  Learn more at whistler.ca/rates. 

Sessional swim times

Updated: October 25, 2021

The pool continues to operate sessional swims, with select sessions closed to the public.

The main lap pool will be closed during the following times through fall and winter to accommodate our local swim club: 

• Mondays: 3:30-6:30 p.m.    
• Tuesdays: 6:15-7:45 a.m.
• Wednesdays: 6:15-7:45 a.m.                                                  
• Thursdays: 3:30-6:30 p.m.                                                     
• Fridays: 3:30-6:30 p.m.                                                

The leisure pool and hot spots will remain open during these times.

Outside of these times, there will be at least 2 lap lanes available for length swimming from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Information regarding pool availability can be found on the swim, skate & fitness schedule.

Mask policy update

Updated: October 12, 2021

Masks are required in all common areas of Meadow Park Sports Centre for all people aged 5 and older, regardless of vaccination status, except while engaged in physical activity. For further details, please review the updated Provincial Health Order released on October 12.

Vaccination Card requirements for RMOW recreation services

Updated: September 16, 2021

By order of the Provincial Health Officer of British Columbia, proof of vaccination, in the form of a BC Vaccine Card, is required to access Meadow Park Sports Centre for all activities for all people aged 12+. Government issued photo ID is also required for all adults 19+.

If you are unable to show proof of vaccination, we look forward to welcoming you back when the PHO requiring the BC Vaccine Card is no longer in effect. MPSC passholders who do not have a BC Vaccine Card may contact MPSC staff for pass extension or refund options at recreation@whistler.ca.

Details of how to download or obtain a BC Vaccine Card can be found on the Government of British Columbia’s website

One piece of valid government issued photo ID is also required for all adults 19+. The following forms of photo identification will be accepted:

• B.C. Driver’s Licence or BC Services Card
• Passport
• Photo ID issued by another province or territory

People from other Canadian provinces and territories must show:

• Provincially/territorially officially recognized vaccine record
• Valid government photo ID

International visitors must show:

• Proof of vaccination used to enter Canada (i.e. ArriveCAN)
• Passport

British Columbians can also order a paper copy by phone that will be delivered via mail. (Note: You cannot request a paper copy for someone else.) Call 1-833-838-2323 seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Telephone for the Deaf: Dial 711.

The Province of British Columbia is requiring a Vaccine Card for certain non-essential services and events until at least June 30, 2022. 

For further details regarding the proof of vaccination requirements as they apply to municipal facilities, please visit whistler.ca/covid19.