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Stanley Park’s Second Beach in Vancouver

Second Beach Pool

Stanley Park‘s Second Beach is a popular Vancouver beach, especially for young families, with its giant outdoor pool, children’s play areas and sandy beach.

 

Vancouver’s Second Beach at Stanley Park

Second Beach is one of Metro Vancouver’s most popular beaches. This is especially the case for young families, and for good reason. The beach is located on the western edge of Stanley Park just south of Third Beach. The address of the concession stand at the beach is 8501 Stanley Park Drive.

The beach itself is excellent, although not as large as some others. What does make it special, though is that it’s home to one of the Lower Mainland’s best outdoor swimming pools.

The pool at Second Beach is heated, open from May to September and has lifeguards and a small water slide. It costs about $7.00 for adults or $3.50 per person for families. Exact pool date openings and prices for the 2024 season are to be confirmed.

 

The Beach at Second Beach
The Beach and Seawall at Second Beach

 

A Well-Rounded Area

Second Beach is also located along the Stanley Park Seawall, making it a great place for a rest when you’re out enjoying the views.

Families often use Second Beach as an end point for outings in the summer. After biking around Stanley Park, going for a swim in the ocean or pool is a great finish to an afternoon. You could also grab a snack at the concession.

And if the seawall, swimming pool and beach didn’t already make this a perfect destination for families, Second Beach also has not one, but two great children’s play areas. As well, there are a number of picnic tables for mealtimes and a large open field for sports and games. The playgrounds are located at opposite ends of Ceperley Park which is a large open field next to the beach.

With all it has to offer, it’s no wonder that Stanley Park’s Second Beach is one of the best places in Vancouver for families, children, swimming and just plain fun!

 

Playground at Second Beach
The Playground at Ceperley Park

 

Special Events at Second Beach

In addition to its regular features like the beach, seawall and swimming pool, a couple of great special events also take place at Second Beach during the summer.

The main special event at Second Beach in July and August is the weekly Stanley Park Summer Cinema. This is held on Tuesday evenings. Thousands of people turn out to eat popcorn, hang out with their friends and then watch a free featured movie on a giant screen.

Second Beach can also be a good place to see the Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks in late July or the beginning of August.

Viewing the fireworks from Second Beach isn’t as close-up and impressive a viewing point as right in the heart of the action at the beach at English Bay further along, but it’s less crowded. Bring a chair to sit on, plus your picnic. Second Beach is also the host venue for the Celebration of Light’s pre-fireworks family-friendly entertainment.

 

Video of Second Beach

For a 360-degree view of Second Beach, check out the following video.

In this video you can see the playground at Ceperley Park, cyclists and people walking along the Stanley Park Seawall. You’ll also see the sandy beach and views of English Bay. The video was taken on the first day of November. As a result, you can also see a part of Stanley Park at its peak of autumn colours.

 

 

Other Information

To learn more about the park, see the City of Vancouver‘s website.

For information about other things to see and do at the park, see our article about Stanley Park.

For information on other great beaches in the Lower Mainland, including English Bay, Kitsilano, Ambleside and others, check out Vancouver’s Top Beaches.

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