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Vancouver’s Best Outdoor Swimming Pools

May 8, 2024

Metro Vancouver has a number of great outdoor swimming pools including ones at Kitsilano, Second Beach, New Brighton and other parks in the Lower Mainland.

Outdoor swimming pools provide fun ways to cool down. Some of the best in the region offer ocean views, slides and other amenities for families to enjoy.

Lower Mainland Outdoor Swimming Pools

Metro Vancouver is home to over two dozen outdoor pools, many of which offer lessons and activities to participate in throughout the summer. The pools at New Brighton Park, Kitsilano and Second Beach boast stunning ocean and other waterfront views, whereas many others are located in more urban areas. Each outdoor pool has its own perks that appeal to swimmers in different ways.

Kits Beach Pool — Swimming Pool at Kitsilano Beach

Best Public Outdoor Pools

In our opinion, some of the best outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland are the following:

City of Vancouver Outdoor Pools

Kitsilano Pool – this heated saltwater pool in Kitsilano is close to the beach and features a couple of slides. In 2024 it opens sometime in June, which is later than usual due to repairs.
New Brighton Pool – a heated pool with beautiful harbour views and a gradual entry for children. The pool opens for the season on May 18th in 2024.
Second Beach Pool – with views of English Bay, this heated pool is near the seawall concession at Second Beach in Stanley Park. The opening date for the 2024 season is May 18th.

Other Lower Mainland Pools

Bear Creek Outdoor Pool – located in Surrey’s Bear Creek Park, this pool is free to swim in. In 2024 the pool opens on May 13th.
Centennial Outdoor Pool – home of the Abbotsford Whalers and part of beautiful Mill Lake Park. The pool opens for the season on April 28th, 2024.
Central Park Pool – a six-lane pool in Burnaby’s scenic urban Central Park. In 2024 the pool opens for the season on April 29th.
Moody Park – located in New Westminster, this swimming facility has a diving area and a small poolside climbing wall. In 2024 the pool opens on June 15th.
Rocky Point Park – this Port Moody pool isn’t far from the Burrard Inlet shore. The pool opens for the season on June 17th in 2024.
Steveston Outdoor Pool – a heated pool with bleacher seating and a small slide in Richmond’s Steveston Village. The pool opens for the 2024 season on May 18th.