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.