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From Vancouver to Maple Ridge and everywhere in between, here are 23 outdoor public pools to help you soak up summer
Hillcrest Pool is part of the Hillcrest Aquatic Centre, a legacy of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. It’s the city’s largest aquatic facility and includes an indoor pool, outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Address: 4575 Clancy Loranger Way Vancouver, BC V5Y 2M4 Phone: 604-257-8680
Hours: Daily, including holidays 6:00 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Fees: Adult: $5.67 Youth (13-18 yrs): $4.00 Seniors (65+): $4.00 Child (3-12 yrs): $2.86
Features: – Pool length: 25 and 50 m – water toys, sprays, lazy river, bubble jets – Diving boards (1,3 and 5 m) – Slide – Hot pool – Universal change rooms and adult change rooms
Accessibility: – pool lift, aquatic wheelchairs – Wheelchair accessible – change rooms for persons with disabilities
Passes accepted: – Leisure access card (LAC) – Flexipass
Children und 8 must be with a responsible guardian (16+ years old), one guardian can supervise up to five children.
Kitsilano Pool
Kitsilano Pool is Vancouver’s only public saltwater swimming pool; it’s located near the beach, cafés and neighbourhood of Kitsilano.
Address: 2305 Cornwall St Vancouver, BC V6K 1B6
Phone: 604-731-0011
Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 8.15 p.m.
Features: – Pool length: 137 m – Salt water pool – 3 slides
Accessibility: – Wheelchair accessible – Aquatic wheelchairs – Aquatic pool lift
Passes accepted: – Flexipass – Leisure Access Card (LAC)
Children under 8 must be with a responsible guardian (16+ years old). One guardian can supervise up to five children.
Maple Grove Pool is a heated, outdoor shallow pool in the Kerrisdale neighbourhood that has a café and even a mini island.
Address: 6875 Yew St Vancouver, BC V6P 5W2
Phone: 604-266-9512
Hours: June 21 – Aug 17 Monday – Sunday: 10:15 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Aug 18 – Sept 1 Monday – Sunday: 10:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Fees: Pool accepts cash only.
Adult: $2.50 Child / Youth (3-18 yrs): $1.50 Seniors (65+): $1.50
Features: – Maximum depth: 3.5 m – Heated outdoor wading pool – Mini island – Water basketball hoop
Accessibility: – Wheelchair accessible
New Brighton Pool offers regular length swimming as well as a sloped, beach-style entry for young children. It’s open from May to September.
Address: North Windermere St (Near New Brighton Park) Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604-298-1847
Hours: Aug 11-24 Monday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Aug 25 – Sept 1 Monday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Fees: Adult: $5.67 Youth (13-18 yrs) / Seniors (65+): $4.00 Child (3-12 yrs): $2.86
Features: – Length: 55 metres with a 25-metre area for swimming lengths – Leisure pool – Slide
Accessibility: – Wheelchair accessible – Aquatic wheelchairs – Ramp access
Second Beach Pool is located near the beach, trails and forest of Stanley Park and features a sloped entry and gradual depths for children as well as separated lanes for lap swimmers.
Address: Stanley Park Dr Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604-257-8371
Hours: Aug 11-24 Monday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Features: – Length: 80m with a 50m section for swimming lengths – Heated outdoor pool – Graduated depths – Separated area for swimming laps – Slide
*Please check official city websites for the most current information.
With its 50 meters length, this heated public pool in beautiful Central Park offers the perfect opportunity for lap swimming.
Address: Central Park Burnaby 6110 Boundary Road
Phone: 604-570-4000
Hours: June 30 – Aug 24: Public Swim: Daily (1 to 5 p.m.), Sunday (2 to 5 p.m.) Loonie Swim: Monday – Friday (6 to 7:30 p.m.) Lap Swim: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Masters & Laps: Monday & Wednesday (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Aug 25-31: Public Swim: Daily (1 to 5 p.m.) Lap Swim: Monday – Friday (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Fees: $1.00 Loonie Swim (all ages) it’s always only a dollar! Preschool (0-3 yrs): $0.95 Child (4-12 yrs): $2.67 Student (13-18 yrs / valid student ID): $2.95 Adult (19-64 yrs): $3.75 Senior (65+): $2.95
Features: – 6 lane, 50m pool with a depth of 3-12 feet – Pool temperature: 28° C – 1m diving board
Accessibility: – Dedicated handicap change room with shower – 1 handicap deck lift giving access to the pool
Children under 8 must be with a responsible guardian (16+ years old). One guardian can supervise up to three children.
MacPherson outdoor pool is a heated public pool located in South Burnaby.
Address: MacPherson Park 5485 Rumble Street
Hours: June 30 – Aug 24 Free Swim: Sunday (12 noon to 1: 30 p.m.) Public Swim: Monday – Friday (1 to 5 p.m.), Saturday (1 to 6 p.m.), Sunday (2 to 6 p.m.) Loonie Swim: Monday – Friday (6 to 7:30 p.m.) Lap Swim (only with outdoor swim or b Active Passes): Monday-Friday (10 to 11:30 a.m.)
Aug 25-31 Public Swim: Daily (1 to 5 p.m.)
Features: – Six lane, 25m pool with a depth of 3 to 10 feet – Pool temperature 28° C – 1m diving board – Free wading pool Children under 8 must be with a responsible guardian (16+ years old). One guardian can supervise up to three children.
This heated public outdoor pool is located in North Burnaby’s Kensington Park and easily accessible by public transit.
Address: 700 Hammarskjold Drive
Hours: June 30 – Aug 24 Free Swim: Sunday (12 noon to 1:30 p.m.) Public Swim: Monday – Friday (1 to 5 p.m.), Saturday (1 to 7 p.m.), Sunday (2 to 7 p.m. ) Loonie Swim: Moday – Friday (6 to 7:30 p.m.) Lap Swim (only with outdoor swim or b Active Passes): Daily (8:30 to 10 a.m.)
Aug 25-31 Public Swim: Daily (1 to 5pm)
Features: – 6 lane, 25m pool with a depth of 3-10 feet – Pool temperature is 28° C – 1m diving board – Free wading pool
Robert Burnaby public pool is located in Robert Burnaby Park, which also features tennis courts, playgrounds, trails and picnic areas.
Address: 8175 Wedgewood Street
Hours: June 30 – Aug 24 Free Swim: Sunday (12 noon to 1:30 p.m.) Loonie Swim: Monday – Friday (6 to 7:30 p.m.) Public Swim: Monday – Friday (1 to 5 p.m.), Saturday (1 to 6 p.m.), Sunday (2 to 6 p.m.) Lessons & Laps (only with outdoor swim or b Active passes): Monday – Friday (10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
Features: – 6 lane, 25m pool with a depth of 3-10 feet – Pool temperature 28° C – 1m diving board – Free wading pool
Enjoy Bear Creek public outdoor pool, located in beautiful Bear Creek Park, for free.
Address: Bear Creek Park 13820 – 88 Avenue Surrey, BC
Phone: 604-501-5154
Hours: June 28 to September 1 Every day: 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. / 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Family Swim (Child accompanied by an adult): Sunday (6:00 to 7:30 p.m.) Adult Lane Swim (Shared Pool Space): Monday to Friday (12:00 to 1:00 p.m. / 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.)
Fees: Admission to the pool is free
Located next to a playground and tennis courts, free Greenaway outdoor pool offers fun for the whole family.
Address: Greenaway Park 17901 – 60 Avenue Surrey, BC
Phone: 604-502-6257
Hours: June 28 to September 1 Monday to Friday: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. / 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. / 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Fees: Admission is free.
Family Swim (Child accompanied by an adult): Sunday (5:30 to 7:00 p.m.) Adult Lane Swim (Shared Pool Space): Monday & Wednesday (7:00 to 8:00 p.m.)
Features: Playground and tennis courts next to the pool.
Located in Hjorth Road Park, this free-admission outdoor pool is a popular spot to enjoy hot summer days and to have picnic on the adjoining meadows.
Address: Hjorth Road Park 10277 – 148 Street Surrey, BC
Phone: 604-502-6256
Hours: June 28 to September 1 Every day: 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. / 3:30 to 5.00 p.m. Monday – Saturday: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Family Swim (child accompanied by an adult): Sunday (6:00 to 7:30 p.m.) Parent & Tot (Shared Pool Space): Monday – Friday (12:00 to 1:00 p.m.) Adult Lane Swim (Shared Pool Space): Monday – Friday (12:00 to 1:00 p.m.) / Mon, Wed, Fri (7:00 to 8:00 p.m.)
Fees: Admission to the pool is free.
Features: Plenty of grass next to the pool, perfect for picnic and fun with the family.
Located in Holly Park, this free outdoor pool is surrounded by beautiful green space.
Address: Holly Park 10662 – 148 Street Surrey, BC
Phone: 604-502-6251
Hours: June 28 to September 1 Monday to Friday: 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. / 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. / 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. / 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 5:30 to 7:00pm
Family Swim (child accompanied by an adult): Sunday (5:30 to 7:00 p.m.)
Features: Outdoor pool with changing facilities. Holly Park has also softball and soccer fields, lacrosse and ball hockey courts, a playground and a community garden.
Kwantlen Outdoor Pool is located next to Kwantlen Park Secondary School and admission is free.
Address: Next to Kwantlen Park Secondary School 13035 – 104 Avenue Surrey, BC
Phone: 604-502-6252
Hours: June 28 to September 1 Every day: 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. / 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Saturday: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Family Swim (child accompanied by an adult): Sunday (6:00 to 7:30 p.m.) Adult Lane Swim (Shared Pool Space): Tuesday, Thursday (7:00 to 8:00 p.m.)
Features: Pool and change room facilities.
This free outdoor pool is an amenity of Port Kells Park, located just west of the Port Kells Village centre. The park also offers an artificial turf field, two baseball diamonds and a playground and picnic spot near the pool.
Address: Port Kells Park 19340 – 88 Avenue Surrey, BC
Phone: 604-888-8650
Hours: June 28 to September 1 Monday to Friday: 1:00 to 2:30pm / 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. / 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. / 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Features: Pool, washroom building with change rooms, playground and picnic spots near the pool.
Enjoy this outdoor pool and its adjoining grassy picnic areas in Sunnyside Park for free.
Address: Sunnyside Park 15455 – 26 Avenue Surrey, BC
Phone: 604-502-6255
Hours: June 28 to September 1 Monday to Friday: 1:30 to 3:45 p.m. / 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. / 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Family Swim (child accompanied by an adult): Sunday (5:30 to 7:00 p.m.) Adult Lane Swim / Parent & Tot (Shared Pool Space): Monday to Friday (12:00 to 1:00 p.m.), Monday to Thursday (7:00 to 7:30 p.m.)
Fees: Admission to the outdoor pool is free.
Features: The Park also offers sports fields, softball diamonds, tennis courts, a playground, and lots of grassy areas to picnic.
Enjowy Unwin Outdoor Pool and its new water park. The pool is located in Unwin Park, which has many other amenities such as picnic shelters and sports fields. Admission is free.
Address: Unwin Park 6845 – 133 Street Surrey, BC
Phone: 604-501-5156
Hours: June 30 to September 1 Monday to Friday: 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. / 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. / 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. / 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Family Swim (child accompanied by an adult): Sunday (5:30 to 7:00 p.m.) Adult Lane Swim (Shared Pool Space): Monday to Friday (12:00 to 1:00 p.m.)
Features: Change room and shower facilities, picnic shelters close to the pool.
Eagle Ridge Public Outdoor Pool is located next to Scott Creek Middle School, has a big parking lot and is easily accessible by public transit.
Address: 1200 Lansdowne Drive, entrance off Guildford Way
Phone: 604-927-6999
Hours: Drop-in schedule effective until September 1
Public Swim: Monday to Friday: 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. / 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 1:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Lengths only swim: Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Fees: $2.00 per person
Features: – 8 lanes, 25m length – 2 diving boards – Changing rooms – Adjoining grass picnic area – Lifeguard Children under 7 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Spani outdoor pool is located in Mundy Park and is easily accessible by car or public transit.
Address: Located in Mundy Park 655 Hillcrest Street
Phone: 604-927-6027
Hours: Drop-in schedule effective until August 29 Monday to Friday: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. / 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 1:00 to 8:30 p.m.
This heated outdoor pool is located close to Aldergrove Park in Langley and is equipped with a waterslide for kids.
Address: Aldergrove Park 27155 32nd Ave Langley, British Columbia, V4W 3H9, Canada
Phone: 604.533.6170
Hours: Check online.
Fees: Child (4-12 yrs): $1.00 Youth (13-18 yrs): $1.47 Adult (19-59 yrs): $2.26 Senior (60+): $1.47 Family: $3.64 (combination of parents, guardians, or grandparents with children under the age of 19 years who reside in the same household, with max. 2 adults)
Features: – Heated outdoor pool, length 20m – Lifeguard on duty – Showers, locker rooms, snack bar – water slide All children less than 7 years of age must be supervised by a responsible person who is at least 16 years of age.
Located in Fort Langley Community Park, this heated outdoor pool is surrounded by green picinic areas, sports fields and other amenities.
Address: Fort Langley Community Park St. Andrews Avenue & Nash Street Langley, British Columbia, V1M, Canada
Phone: 604-532-7350
Features: – Heated outdoor pool, length 15m – Lifeguard – Showers, locker room, snack bar – Water slide, lane lines All children less than 7 years of age must be supervised by a responsible person who is at least 16 years of age.
