The Beach YYC, an Amazing Indoor Playground

The Beach YYC is the only indoor sandy beach in Calgary. Play volleyball, Frisbee, or soccer, or visit with your kids to dig or build sand castles.

The indoor beach is one of our favourite indoor playgrounds in Calgary, especially in winter. Playing with snow is fun, but since we don’t have enough warm days or a beach in Calgary (except for Sikome Lake), playing in the sand is always a treat for kids.

The Beach YYC

It was freezing outside when we visited in winter, but the giant hall was heated. While I would wear socks during the coldest days, it was so refreshing to walk barefoot on the sand in the middle of winter.

The owner was super friendly and very accommodating. We signed the waiver when we came in, put away our jackets and shoes, and went to play in the sand.

The Beach YYC has 5 indoor courts for beach volleyball, and while kids play, one is dedicated to kids. A huge box of beach toys is provided with lots of shovels, buckets, diggers, and balls.

On the side of the hall are picnic tables with games and even a beach-inspired Tiki Bar with drinks and snacks.

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The foot wash bay located just next to the entrance is great for washing your feet after you leave and filling buckets of water for building sand castles.

If you prefer, there are spacious changing rooms with showers.

I was surprised only a handful of kids were playing, so we had plenty of space and toys. And I’m glad the owners also thought about parents and provided them with beach chairs to rest while kids play.