Kids In Vancouver: 5 Picture-Perfect Outdoor Pools In The City

When the warmer weather washes over Vancouver, there are countless ways to soak up the sun. A hike up a local mountain, a paddle along the city’s shores, or a cycle along the seawall will get your heart pumping Vancouver-style, while melanin works its magic and gives you that golden glow.

For city dwellers with little ones in tow, spending the day by a picturesque outdoor pool is a winning way to stay cool while devouring the sun’s rays, and Vancouver offers 5 perfect places to do just that.

Kits Pool

Address: 2305 Cornwall Ave, Vancouver, BC
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Not only is Kits pool Vancouver’s most scenic swim hole, it is also the longest pool in Canada (almost 3 times the length of an Olympic-sized pool), and the only heated salt water pool in the city. The walk-in entry makes this pool perfect for tiny swimmers and the sweeping views of the ocean, neighbouring sandy beach, and city skyline makes this a can’t-miss destination for a cool dip in the Summer.

Second Beach Pool

Address: Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver, BC
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Another ocean-adjacent outdoor oasis, the pool at Second Beach in Stanley Park is the perfect spot to sunbathe and splash on a warm sunny day. Located in the heart of Vancouver’s most famous park, and featuring gradual entry and a waterslide, this heated pool is the ideal spot to spend the day with family.

Hillcrest Aquatic Centre

Address: 4575 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver, BC
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Located next to Queen Elizabeth Park and Nat Bailey Stadium in the charming community of Mount Pleasant, Hillcrest offers both a world-class indoor pool (the largest in Vancouver), and a fun-filled outdoor pool, which features water sprays, bubble jets, and a wide range of water toys for kids of all ages. Splash in the sun, or move indoors to cool off on a hot Summer’s day.

Maple Grove Pool

Address: 6875 Yew St, Vancouver, BC
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Geared towards younger kids, this heated, shallow, wading pool is fit for tiny splashers. Adjacent to a park and featuring a mini slide and water basketball hoop, this spot is jam-packed with family fun fit for a full day of Summer play.

New Brighton Pool

Address: Hastings-Sunrise, Vancouver, BC
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Another oceanfront pool in the city, New Brighton is located in the heart of an open grassy park which includes two playgrounds, a soccer pitch, and tennis courts, offering views of the North Shore mountains as its backdrop. Whether you’re a serious swimmer looking to log some laps, or a water baby hoping to dip your toes, this peaceful spot is a Summer paradise.

Can’t wait for the sun to come out? Take a dip in one of these family-friendly indoor pools now and bookmark the outdoor spots for the next sunny day.