A complete guide to Vancouver's outdoor pools

May 27 2017, 6:56 am

The warm weather is officially here, so you might want to think about taking a swim.

Here’s our complete guide to Vancouver’s outdoor pools.

Kitsilano Pool

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“Kits” Pool is Vancouver’s only saltwater swimming pool. The outdoor summer pool is located near the beach, cafés, and neighbourhood of Kitsilano.

Features:

  • Café
  • Slide
  • Wheelchair accessibility.

Opens: May 21 to September 11

Hours: Various hours. Click here for more.

Second Beach Pool

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Second Beach Pool is a heated, outdoor pool located near the beach, trails, and forest of Stanley Park. It features a a sloped entry and gradual depths for families, and separated lanes for lap swimmers.

Features:

  • Café
  • Slide
  • Wheelchair ramp access
  • 50m section for length swimming

Opens: May 21 to September 5

Hours: Noon to 8:30 pm.

New Brighton Pool

New Brighton Pool is a heated, outdoor pool in Vancouver’s Sunrise neighbourhood that offers regular length swimming and a sloped, beach-style entry for young children.

Features:

  • Café
  • Slide
  • Wheelchair accessibility.

Opens: May 21 to September 5

Hours: 10 am to 8:30 pm.

Maple Grove Pool

Maple Grove Pool is a heated, outdoor shallow pool in Vancouver’s Kerrisdale neighbourhood. The landscaped, summer water park has a maximum depth of 3.5m.

Features:

  • Café
  • Mini island
  • Wheelchair accessible.

Opens: June 18 until September 5

Hours: 10:15 am to 7:45 pm.

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