Vancouver Outdoor Pools, Spray Parks, Beaches
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Vancouver Outdoor Pools
New Brighton and Second Beach pools began operations on the May Long Weekend, Kitsilano Pool is set to re-open early June (subject to change), Maple Grove Pool will open on June 15th and Hillcrest Outdoor Pool will open with the indoor pool on July 1st, after their extended maintenance refit.
Update June 5, 2024: Kitsilano Pool Closed This Summer
From the Vancouver Park Board: “We regret to announce that Kitsilano Outdoor Pool will remain closed this summer. This decision was made after careful consideration and will allow staff to address a number of core issues with the pool. Despite repairs made during the off-season, the pool is still losing a substantial amount of water, making it impossible to balance pool chemicals. Vancouver Coastal Health has confirmed that the pool can not be operated safely in its current state. The extended closure will allow staff to fully investigate the ongoing water loss and make the needed repairs to the underground piping and basin required to extend the facility’s useful life. Staff also plan to install a custom liner which is expected to extend the life of the pool.”
Update July 5, 2024: Kitsilano Pool Set to Open After All
Today, Mayor Ken Sim announced that Kitsilano Pool will reopen on August 7th, 2024, pending any unforeseen challenges. From the Park Board: “To address these challenges, repairs are currently underway to extend the pool’s lifespan by approximately two years while plans for a new facility are developed. Mayor Sim highlighted the invaluable contribution of engineer Jeff Stibbart, who he secured to provide pro-bono advice to help implement this short-term solution and ensure the pool’s timely reopening this summer. Last week, Mayor Ken Sim and Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung passed a motion to pave the way for a modernized replacement for Kits Pool. Innovative funding methods, such as a dedicated fund for donations and corporate sponsorships, are being explored to make this crucial project a reality.”
Registration for swim times is open online and visitors can book sessions up to three days in advance for the season. Pools will have a number of drop-in sessions but admission is not guaranteed and pool users are recommended to reserve online.
| Session | New Brighton Pool | Second Beach Pool |
| Morning | Lengths Swim: 7:00am to 8:30am Monday to Friday Public Swim: 9:00am to 11:30am | (Temp Opening Times) Public Swim: Saturday, Sunday, stat holiday Mondays: 9:00am to 11:30am |
| Afternoon and Evening | Public Swim: 12:00pm to 2:30pm 3:00pm to 5:30pm 6:00pm to 8:30pm | Public Swim: 12:00pm to 2:30pm 3:00pm to 5:30pm 6:00pm to 8:30pm |
Wading pools are scheduled to begin operations the first week of July:
| Park name | Hours |
|---|---|
| Bobolink Park 2510 Hoylake Ave | July 1 to September 1 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 11:30am to 5:30pm Wading pool will be closed on July 3 and August 7 |
| Burrard View Park 650 North Penticton St | July 1 to September 1 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 11:30am to 5:30pm |
| Clinton Park 2690 Grant St | August 12 to September 1 Friday to Monday: 11:30am to 5:30pm |
| Collingwood Park 5275 McKinnon St | Closed for upgrades |
| Douglas Park 801 West 22nd Ave | July 4 to September 1 Monday to Wednesday: 11:30am to 5:30pmThursday, Friday: 11:30am to 7:30pmSaturday: 11:30am to 3:30pm Wading pool will be closed from August 5 to 7 |
| Grays Park 4850 St. Catherines St | July 2 to September 1 Monday to Friday: 11:30am to 5:30pmSaturday, Sunday: 11:30am to 5:30pm Wading pool will be closed on August 7 |
| Renfrew Park 2929 East 22nd Ave | July 4 to September 1 Tuesday, Thursday: 11:30am to 5:30pmSaturday, Sunday: 11:30am to 5:30pm |
| Robson Park 599 Kingsway Ave | July 4 to September 1 Monday to Friday: 11:30am to 5:30pm Wading pool will be opened on Sunday, August 6 from 11:30am to 5:30pm |
| Ross Park 7474 Ross St | July 4 to September 1 Monday to Friday: 11:30am to 7pm Saturday, Sunday: 11:30am to 5:30pm |
| Slocan Park 2750 East 29th Ave | July 4 to September 1 Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:30am to 6:30pmSaturday, Sunday: 11:30am to 5:30pm Wading pool will be closed on August 26 |
| Sunrise Park 1950 Windermere St | July 4 to September 1 Monday to Friday: 11:30am to 5:30pm Wading pool will be closed from August 5 to 7 |
| Trimble Park (West Point Grey Park) 2250 Trimble St | July 3 to September 1 Monday to Friday: 11:30am to 5:30pm |
| Woodland Park 705 Woodland Dr | July 1 to September 1 Tuesday to Sunday: 11:30am to 5:30pm |
Vancouver Spray Parks
The following Spay Parks are currently open to the public 9:00am to 9:00pm daily: Connaught Park, CRAB Park at Portside, Harbour Green Park, Grandview Park, Hastings Park, Oak Park, Prince Edward Park, Pandora Park, Norquay Park, and sθәqәlxenәm ts’exwts’áxwi7. Maclean Park and Garden Park are set to open next week and Chaldecott Park will remain closed for repairs.
Read Also: The History of Kits Pool
Swimming at Vancouver Beaches
Lifeguards and supervise designated swimming areas will be set in place at the following beaches: English Bay, Jericho, Kitsilano, Locarno, Spanish Banks (East and West), Sunset, Second, and Third. Patrolled swimming areas will be marked by red and yellow flags from 12:00pm to 8:30pm daily. These patrol hours will change later in the summer season. Find more information about Vancouver beaches online.
Beachgoers wanting to participate in canoeing, kayaking, rowing, dragon boating, outrigging, paddle boarding, surf skiing, windsurfing, small craft sailing, kite surfing and boarding can launch from and recover at Kitsilano Beach, Spanish Banks East (this is the only designated kite surfing launch location), Spanish Banks West, and Sunset Beach.
From June 1 to September 30, 2024, adults 19+ will be able to bring and consume alcohol at the following select beaches between the hours of 11:00am to 9:00pm: Jericho Beach, Spanish Banks, Locarno Beach, Second Beach, Kitsilano Beach, John Hendry/Trout Lake Beach, and New Brighton Beach. Drinking is not permitted at English Bay Beach, Sunset Beach Park, and Third Beach.
