leisure centre

A leisure centre in the UK and Canada is a site, usually owned and operated by the borough or district council, where people go to keep fit or relax. Facilities may include a swimming pool, sports hall, squash courts, cafeteria, bar, fitness suite, aerobic studios, outdoor grass/artificial pitches, solarium, sauna or steam room.

Leisure centres in the UK and Canada are staffed by leisure centre attendants employed by the local council. They carry out a range of tasks to help and supervise people using leisure centre facilities. In some areas of the UK and Canada (such as Calgary) these services are now operated by private companies on contract to the local authority.

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