The best wading pools to beat the heat in Vancouver
Another hot week is in the forecast for Vancouverites, and the City is giving residents another option to beat the heat.
Grab your towels and sunblock — wading pools are open again for the season!
The City says online when the pools begin to drain (before closing time), you can still stay in the shallow water for a day of fun.
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Slocan Park (July 4 to September 1)
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What: Slocan Park, in the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood, has several summer day amenities for you to choose from, including a wading pool, tennis courts, soccer fields, ultimate fields, and a playground.
Where: 2750 E 29th Avenue
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11:30 am to 6:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 am to 5:30 pm
*Wading pool will be closed on August 7
Douglas Park (July 4 to September 1)
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What: In the South Cambie neighbourhood, you’ll find the wading pool at Douglas Park surrounded by greenery and something for the whole family, including plenty of field space, a playground and a community centre.
Where: 801 West 22nd Avenue
When: Monday to Wednesday, 11:30 am to 5:30 pm; Thursday to Friday, 11:30 am to 7:30 pm; Saturday, 11:30 am to 3:30 pm
*Wading pool will be closed from August 5 to 7
Bobolink Park (July 1 to September 1)
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What: The wading pool at Bobolink Park is located in the quiet Victoria-Fraserview neighbourhood, where you’ll not only get your toes wet, but you’ll also find soccer and baseball fields, as well as a playground.
Where: 2510 Hoylake Avenue
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11:30 am to 5:30 pm
*Wading pool will be closed on July 3 and August 7
Grays Park (July 2 to September 1)
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What: Located in the Kensington-Cedar Cottage neighbourhood, Grays Park also has plenty of options for sports enthusiasts, including ball hockey, a basketball court, a tennis court, a playground, or if you’d like some greenery, there’s a bowling green too!
Where: 4850 St. Catherines Street
When: Monday to Sunday, 11:30 am to 5:30 pm
Woodland Park (July 1 to September 1)
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What: Besides a chance to splish-splash in the shallow water, if you’d like to burn off some energy, there’s a playground for the kids and soccer and softball fields at the park.
Where: 705 Woodland Drive
When: Tuesday to Sunday, 11:30 am to 5:30 pm
Clinton Park (July 1 to September 1)
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What: Clinton Park has several recreational options for you to choose from on top of the shallow pool, such as a playground, baseball diamond, and soccer fields.
Where: 2690 Grant Street
When: Monday to Sunday, 11:30 am to 5:30 pm
Collingwood Park (July 4 t0 September 1)
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What: Collingwood Park has plenty of green space and shaded areas that are great options for physically distanced picnics and hangouts. For more fun in the sun, it includes a wading pool, basketball court, field house, soccer fields, and a softball diamond.
Where: 5275 McKinnon Street
When: Monday to Sunday, 11:30 am to 5:30 pm
*Wading pool will be closed on August 7
Robson Park (July 4 to September 1)
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What: In the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, you’ll find a wading pool at Robson Park, where there’s also a playground for the kids. If you’re in the mood for sports, the park boasts a ball hockey rink, basketball and tennis courts, and soccer fields.
Where: 599 Kingsway Avenue
When: Monday to Friday, 11:30 am to 5:30 pm
*Wading pool will be closed on August 7
Ross Park (July 4 to September 1)
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What: Literally a hop, skip, and a jump away from the wading pool is a playground, and trees that create shade to stay cool underneath. The park also has football, soccer, and softball fields.
Where: 7474 Ross Street
When: Monday to Friday, 11:30 am to 7 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 am to 5:30 pm
Sunrise Park (July 4 to September 1)
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What: Another great park not only offering a wading pool but an awesome view of the city and mountains. You’ll find an off-leash area, playground and space to play baseball and soccer.
Where: 1950 Windermere Street
When: Monday to Friday, 11:30 am to 5:30 pm
*Wading pool will be closed from August 5 to 7
Trimble Park (West Point Grey Park) (July 3 to September 1)
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What: In the West Point Grey community, you’ll find a wading pool at Trimble Park to dip your toes in! It’s also a popular spot for sports, with baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, bowling greens, and a jungle gym.
Where: 2250 Trimble Street
When: Monday to Friday, 11:30 am to 5:30 pm
Renfrew Park (July 4 to September 1)
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What: You’re going to find the best of both worlds at Renfrew Park when you head to the wading pool. It includes green space and large trees, an off-leash dog area, football, softball and lighted fields, as well as a playground and indoor swimming.
Where: 2929 East 22nd Avenue
When: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 am to 5:30 pm
*Wading pool will be closed on August 7
Burrard View Park (July 1 to September 1)
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What: You can enjoy a stunning mountain view while you cool off in the wading pool at Burrard View Park — plus, there’s a playground and tennis courts. Not too far away is an off-leash area for dogs at New Brighton Park.
Where: 650 North Penticton Street
When: Monday to Sunday, 11:30 am to 5:30 pm
This story was originally published in July 2022.