Vancouver's Bathing Beaches and Beachside Pools Opening for the Summer

May 16, 2005 (No. 34) - The Vancouver Park Board officially opens its ten bathing beaches on the Victoria Day Weekend. Specially designated areas are identified and lifeguarded during the summer along the city's beaches stretching from Spanish Banks West all the way around English Bay to Third Beach in Stanley Park. Trout Lake, located in John Hendry Park, is the only freshwater, lifeguarded beach.

Seaside heated, outdoor pools located at Kitsilano Beach Park, Second Beach in Stanley Park and New Brighton Park, located north of the PNE, will open Saturday, May 21st at 12 noon.

Regular opening hours for these pools is 10:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays and 12:00 noon on weekdays. Closing times for the three seaside pools is 8:45 pm. These hours will be in effect until mid-June. Hours are extended after mid-June when schools are closing for the summer and daylight hours are longer.

Beach patrons are reminded to be careful about over exposure to the sun and can receive further information about this and other beach safety tips from attending lifeguards. As well, residents are reminded that dogs are never allowed on areas designated as bathing beaches.

For more information about pool schedules and fees, visit our web site at www.vancouverparks.ca

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For further information, contact: Glenn Schultz, Supervisor of Beaches and Outdoor Pools, at 604-665-3418 or 604-738-8535.

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 200 parks and 40 major facilities throughout the City of Vancouver. The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit people, communities and the environment.