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Swimming and water activities

Swimming in Vancouver

Vancouver has plenty of opportunities to have fun in the water!

  • 9 indoor pools
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • 24 wading pools
  • 14 spray parks
  • 11 beaches

Vancouver's Park Board offers swimming and water sport classes to all ages and skill levels. Take a lesson, register for a program, or join a drop-in swim at a community pool near you.

Places to play in the water in Vancouver

Public swim schedules

Swimming pools

Find information about our nine indoor and five outdoor seasonal pools; their locations, features, and amenities.

Prince Edward spray park

Water parks and wading pools

Find water parks and wading pools in Vancouver – the perfect way to cool down in the city on a hot summer day.

Beaches in Vancouver

Beaches

Find out about Vancouver beaches – English Bay, Jericho, Kitsilano, Locarno, Second, Spanish Banks, Sunset, Third, Trout Lake – and what you can do at our beaches.

Private events at pools

Birthday parties at Vancouver pools

Have a birthday party at a pool

For your next birthday, have your party at a Vancouver pool. Find out what's included, the days and times pools are available, and the cost.

Swimming pool lane rentals

Rent a pool or lane

Rent a pool or swim lane in Vancouver for private events, swim clubs, scuba diving lessons, and more.

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Locations, lessons, rules and rental info for windsurfing, skimboarding, standup paddling, and kiteboarding at Vancouver beaches.

Paddling and boating in Vancouver

Paddling and boating

Find out about boating and water sport lessons, marinas, launches, teams, and amenities in Vancouver.

Private training in fitness centres

If you are a rehabilitation professional, you may be able to work with your clients in Park Board fitness facilities. Register as an external rehabilitation specialist.

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Lifeguards on the beach

Lifeguard training

Learn how to become a certified lifeguard. We offer lifeguard training with Lifeguard School, individual courses, and recertification programs.

Other recreation programs

Private recreation permit holders

Find other organizations that are offering Park Board endorsed recreation programs at Vancouver parks and beaches.

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