A complete guide to Vancouver's outdoor pools
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
“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
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.