Kantrida were built not only in order to create better conditions for training and competition athletes, but to the citizens the opportunity recreation. The complex citizens are public garages, bars, restaurants, shops, fitness and wellness centers, and public beaches along the coast.

In addition to sports programs in the basin Kantrida athletic clubs offer swimming, water polo, synchronized swimming, triathlon and other water sports. Also, the pool used by numerous organizations and institutions, and programs "river swims," "River jumps" and "The first three are the most important."

The entire complex is accessible to persons with disabilities and to the pool, it is possible to get out of the space public garage, where he secured 8 parking spaces for people with disabilities. Coming down to the square in front of the main entrance to the pool as the beach is possible by elevator, where they built the number keys on the floors Braileovom letter. The complex is covered by the city's free wireless service.

Kantrida have won several awards:
- Bronze medal in the category of facilities for water sport of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IACS), 2009.
- Special Mention (IPC Distinction) International Paralympic Committee for facilities for disabled persons, 2009.
- Special Mention Blue flower of the Croatian Tourist Board and the Tourist Board System, 2011. For the best beach in the category of urban / local beaches in the action organized by the Croatian Chamber of Commerce, 2012.