As Metro Vancouver gets ready to soak up summer in 2022, some Metro Vancouver outdoor pools are already open and others are opening very soon. We’ve updated our complete guide to finding the perfect outdoor pool by city for your family so that you can make the most of the sunny days.
Below you’ll find a list of Metro Vancouver areas – click on the name of any area and it will take you directly to the spot on this page with detailed info about the pools in your neighbourhood (including operating dates, pool highlights, and links to public swim schedules). Happy swimming & stay water safe!
SEARCH BY AREA
Click on any name for full outdoor pool details in your neighbourhood
Abbotsford Pools
CENTENNIAL OUTDOOR POOL
no info yet on 2022
Address: Emerson Park, Abbotsford
Highlights: Nearby picnic shelter, spray park and playground. This pool offers swimming lessons.
Open Dates: tbd
Public swim times: tbd
Burnaby Pools
CENTRAL PARK OUTDOOR POOL
Drop-ins are back!
Address: 6110 Boundary Road, Burnaby
Highlights: 6 lane, 50-metre pool with a depth of 3-12 feet, pool temp 28°C, 1-metre diving board, men’s, women’s and handicap accessible change rooms, lockers available for storage, dedicated handicap change room with shower, 1 handicap deck lift giving access to the pool. Free parking south side of the building
Open Dates: Saturday, May 21 – September 5, 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
KENSINGTON OUTDOOR POOL
Drop-ins are back!
Address: 700 Hammarskjold Drive, Burnaby
Highlights: 6 lane, 25-metre pool with a depth of 3-10 feet, pool temp 28°C, 1-metre diving board, shower houses & deck showers, free wading pool (only open during public swims; not available during loonie or free swims), park space
Open Dates: Saturday, May 21 – September 5, 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
MACPHERSON OUTDOOR POOL
Drop-in!
Address: 5485 Rumble Street, Burnaby
Highlights: 6 lane, 25-metre pool with a depth of 3-10 feet, pool temp 28°C, 1-metre diving board, shower houses & deck showers, free wading pool (only open during public swims; not available during loonie or free swims), park space. Free swim noon – 1:30 Sundays between July 2 and August 26.
Open Dates: Monday, May 30 – September 4,2022
Public swim times: click HERE
ROBERT BURNABY OUTDOOR POOL
Drop-in!
Address: 8175 Wedgewood Street, Burnaby
Highlights: 6 lane, 25-metre pool with a depth of 3-10 feet, pool temp 28°C, 1-metre diving board, shower houses & deck showers, wading pool (open during public swims; not available during loonie or free swims), park space.
Open Dates: Monday, May 30 – September 4, 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
Chilliwack Pools
ROTARY OUTDOOR POOL
no 2022 info yet
Address: 46245 Reece Avenue, Chilliwack
Highlights: Public swimming, swimming lessons, and special events. Toddlers 0-3 are free!
Open Dates: tbd
Public swim times: tbd
Coquitlam Pools
EAGLE RIDGE OUTDOOR POOL
Drop-ins are back!
Address: 1200 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam
Highlights: 8 lane, 25-metre pools, 2 diving boards, large change room facilities, large adjoining grass picnic area
Open Dates: June 11 – October 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
SPANI OUTDOOR POOL
Drop-ins are back!
Address: 655 Hillcrest Street (in Mundy Park), Coquitlam
Highlights: 8 lane, 25-metre pools, 2 diving boards, large change room facilities, large adjoining grass picnic area
Open Dates: June 1 – September 5, 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
BLUE MOUNTAIN WADING POOL
Address: 975 King Albert Street (in Blue Mountain Park), Coquitlam
Highlights: close to a playground, free for your enjoyment! Weather permitting.
Open Dates: June 11- September 5, 2022
Public Swim Times: click HERE
Delta Pools
LADNER OUTDOOR POOL
Open weekends only in May & June.
Address: 5105 47 Avenue, Delta
Highlights: FREE admission!
Open Dates: May 21– September 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
NORTH DELTA OUTDOOR POOL
Open weekends only in May & June.
Address: 11415 – 84th Avenue, Delta
Highlights: FREE admission!
Open Dates: Early May – September 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
Langley Pools
OTTER CO-OP OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: BOOK HERE
Address: 27032 Fraser Highway
Highlights: 25 m pool, leisure pool, and hot tub under a canopy with steam and sauna also available. 3 waterslides, tidal pool with beach entry and waves, river channel with spray features and tipping buckets, splash pad and water play features. Try out the adventure playground with slides and climbing features, grassy picnic area, reservable tables and tents, upper deck available for rent. Registration opens for waterpark sessions 10 days in advance of each waterpark session for Township of Langley residents. Non-Township residents can register 7 days in advance. Everyone entering the waterpark must be registered, including those not intending to swim and children 0-3 years of age.
Open Dates: May 27 – September, 2022
Public swim times: Weekend afternoons in May & June , Daily July & august
AL ANDERSON OUTDOOR POOL
Drop-ins are back!
Address: 4949 – 207th Street, Langley
Highlights: Offers swim lessons and Aquafit as well as public swim.
Open Dates: May 13 – late August 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
Maple Ridge Pools
HAMMOND OUTDOOR POOL
Drop-ins are back!
Address: 20601 Westfield Avenue, Maple Ridge
Highlights: Offers aquafit. Registered swimming lessons are available (Not free.) Accepts either your membership card or cash only (no debit or credit available)
Open Dates: May 20 – September 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
New Westminster Pools
MOODY PARK OUTDOOR POOL
Advanced reservations required: register HERE or call 604.526.4281
Address: 701 Tenth Street, New Westminster
Highlights: State of the art outdoor pool opened July 18, 2009 and represents the first new outdoor pool constructed in Metro Vancouver in recent history, three full 25m swimming lanes, two 20m lanes, a dive tank for a 1m springboard and a large spacious deck to relax. Moody Park is a multidimensional park that accommodates sports (i.e. soccer, baseball, softball, tennis, basketball & lacrosse boxes) and popular leisure activities through the outdoor pool, playground and spray park. Other park amenities include public washrooms, trails, benches, picnic tables, waste receptacles, a plaza and open green space. Swimming lessons available. Kids under 3 are free. Reservation opens: 3 days in advance for residents, 2 days for everyone else.
Open Dates: April 23 – October 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
HUME PARK OUTDOOR POOL
CLOSED FOR SUMMER 2022
Address: Kelly Street & Braid Street, New Westminster
Highlights: Large shallow end, toddler slide, water toys and games geared for the younger crowd, nearby adventure playground, spray park, picnic area, washroom and concession stand. Swimming lessons available. Kids under 3 are free.
Open Dates: closed
Public swim times: none currently.
Pitt Meadows Pools
HARRIS ROAD OUTDOOR POOL
Re-Opened for 2022!
Address: 12460 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows
Highlights: Free kids under 3. Swimming daily and swim lessons in 4 sessions per summer!
Open Dates: July 1- September 2, 2022
Public swim times: Schedule may vary due to staffing, currently 3-5:00pm & 6-7:30pm.
Port Coquitlam Pools
CENTENNIAL OUTDOOR POOL
SWIMMING LESSONS AVAILABLE WITH PARENT IN POOL
Address: 3050 Chester Street, Port Coquitlam
Highlights: 25-metre, heated six-lane pool with a one-metre diving board, warm showers, separate change room facilities (wheelchair accessible), grassy picnic area, sand volleyball court
Open Dates: May 2 – September 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
ROBERT HOPE OUTDOOR POOL
Registration is required for all ages.
SWIMMING LESSONS AVAILABLE WITH PARENT IN POOL
Address: 2137 Lamprey Drive, Port Coquitlam
Highlights: 23 metre x 12 metre heated swimming pool, pool depth ranging from 1 to 5 feet, heated showers, separate change room facilities, pool is nestled in the trees (great for picnics), suited for small children and families.
Open Dates: June 22- September, 2022
Public swim times: tbd: check here
Port Moody Pools
ROCKY POINT PARK OUTDOOR POOL
Address: 2800 Murray Street, Port Moody
Highlights: Located in the popular Rocky Point Park, near spray park, skateboard park, bike trails park, playground, boat launch, recreational pier, hiking & biking trails. Swim lessons and special events are available.
Open Dates: Opens June 20, 2022 (full operations July 2)
Public swim times: click HERE
WESTHILL PARK OUTDOOR POOL
Address: 203 Westhill Place, Port Moody
Highlights: Located in Westhill Park, near covered lacrosse box, outdoor exercise equipment, soccer pitch, baseball diamonds and a playground. Swim lessons and special events like monthly youth swim nights are available.
Open Dates: Opens June 20, 2022 (full operations July 2)
Public swim times: click HERE
Richmond Pools
SOUTH ARM OUTDOOR POOL
Address: 10100 South Arm Place, Richmond
Highlights: Richmond’s biggest outdoor aquatic space, large, free form shaped pool includes two super slides and a three-metre slide, large picnic area, vending machines, wading pool.
Open Dates: Open June 11 – September 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
STEVESTON OUTDOOR POOL
Address: 4151 Moncton Street, Richmond
Highlights: Rectangular pool is heated, 25-meters long and has six lanes and includes a 3-meter slide, bleacher seating available and adjoining the pool is a park for gathering after festivities. Shallow tot pool for toddlers. Bleacher seating.
Open Dates: Open May 21 – September 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
Surrey Pools
BEAR CREEK OUTDOOR POOL
Open & modified swimming Lessons available. Book by phone info HERE
Address: 13820 – 88 Avenue, Surrey
Highlights: Located in Bear Creek Park, free admission
Open Dates: May 16 – September 2022 (afternoons May -June)
Public swim times: click HERE
GREENAWAY OUTDOOR POOL
Open & modified swimming Lessons available. Book by phone info HERE
Address: 17901 – 60 Avenue, Surrey
Highlights: Located in Greenaway Park with great views of Fraser Downs and the Cloverdale Rodeo Ground, playground and tennis courts next to the pool, free admission
Open Dates: May 16 – September 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
SUNNYSIDE OUTDOOR POOL
Open & modified swimming Lessons available. Book by phone info HERE
Address: 15455 – 26 Avenue, Surrey
Highlights: Located in Sunnyside Park, nearby sports fields, softball diamonds, tennis courts, a playground, and lots of grassy areas to picnic. Free admission.
Open Dates: May 16 – September 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
HJORTH ROAD OUTDOOR POOL
Open & modified swimming Lessons available. Book by phone info HERE
Address: 10277 – 148 Street, Surrey
Highlights: Popular spot on hot summer days located in Hjorth Road Park, plenty of grass next to the pool for picnics. Free admission.
Open Dates: June 4– September 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
HOLLY OUTDOOR POOL
Open & modified swimming Lessons available. Book by phone info HERE
Address: 10662 – 148 Street, Surrey
Highlights: Located in Holly Park, home to softball and soccer fields, lacrosse and ball hockey courts, a playground and community garden, free admission
Open Dates: June 4– September 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
KWANTLEN OUTDOOR POOL
Open & modified swimming Lessons available. book by phone info HERE
Address: 13035 – 104 Avenue, Surrey
Highlights: Located next to Kwantlen Park Secondary School, change room facilities, free admission
Open Dates: June 4– September 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
UNWIN OUTDOOR POOL
Open & modified swimming Lessons available. Book by phone info HERE
Address: 6845 – 133 Street, Surrey
Highlights: Located in Unwin Park, new water park, soccer fields, sports boxes, baseball diamonds, picnic shelters, change rooms & shower facilities, free admission
Open Dates: June 25– September 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
PORT KELLS OUTDOOR POOL
Open & modified swimming Lessons available. Book by phone info HERE
Address: 19340 – 88 Avenue, Surrey
Highlights: Located in Port Kells Park just west of Port Kells Village Centre, washroom building with change rooms, near artificial turf field, 2 baseball diamonds, playground, great picnic spots, free admission
Open Dates: June 25– September 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
Vancouver Pools
HILLCREST AQUATIC CENTRE
Book reservations online: CLICK HERE
Address: 4575 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver
Highlights: Indoor & outdoor pool, 50 m & 25 m lengths, leisure pool with water toys, sprays & lazy river, outdoor pool with sprays & bubble jets, diving board (1, 3 & 5 m), slide, fitness centre, sauna, steam room, hotpool, universal change rooms, elevator, aquatic pool lift, aquatic wheelchairs, wheelchair accessible change rooms.
Open Dates: Open June 15 to September, 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
KITSILANO POOL
May not open this season due to storm damage.
Address: 2305 Cornwall Street, Vancouver
Highlights: 137 meter heated outdoor saltwater pool, oceanfront, 3 slides, cafe, wheelchair accessible, aquatic wheelchairs, aquatic pool lift.
Open Dates: tbd
Public swim times: tbd
MAPLE GROVE POOL
Book reservations online: CLICK HERE
Address: 6875 Yew Street, Vancouver
Highlights: Maximum depth 3.5 feet, heated outdoor wading pool, mini island, water basketball hoop, cafe, wheelchair accessible.
Open Dates: Open June 15 to September, 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
NEW BRIGHTON POOL
Book reservations online: CLICK HERE
Address: North Windermere Street (near New Brighton Park), Vancouver
Highlights: 55 m length, 25m area for lengths, heated leisure pool, slide, cafe, wheelchair accessible, aquatic wheelchairs, ramp access.
Open Dates: Open May 21 to September, 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
SECOND BEACH POOL
Book reservations online: CLICK HERE
Address: Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver
Highlights: 80m in length, 50m section for swimming lengths, heated outdoor pool, graduated depths, separated area for swimming laps, slide, cafe, wheelchair and aquatic wheelchair access.
Open Dates: Open May 21 to September, 2022
Public swim times: click HERE
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