The Last Strokes of Summer
Jump in While You Can!

August 22, 2005 - Childhood summers seemed endless, it's true, but as the adult in us emerges we quickly learn that the "endless days" fly by with ever-increasing swiftness. That gives us all the more reason to take advantage of Vancouver's superb and heated outdoor pools up until the Labour Day weekend.

Whether you swim like a fish or are a first time dipper, everyone knows how good it is to get wet all over while giving your heart muscle the workout it deserves. Swimming is an essential life skill that uses the most perfect equipment available – the human body – while strengthening the abdomen, back and shoulders and providing an excellent cardiovascular workout.

Park Board outdoor pools are staffed by aquatic professionals who look forward to assisting all patrons in their swimming goals. Remember that swimming is also one of the preferred exercises for cross training, great for those who seek non-weight bearing activities and is a key to better weight management

The Park Board operates six outdoor pools throughout the City. The four outdoor neighbourhood pools and two destination, beachside pools are open during the summer. Kitsilano Pool is heated and offers easy access "beach entry" for children. It is the only salt water pool in Vancouver and one of the few in the world. Second Beach Pool in Stanley Park is a heated, beach-entry style pool on the shores of English Bay. On the east side of the city, New Brighton Pool, located north of the PNE, offers regular length swimming and a beach entry for toddlers. All the pools are heated and accessible to persons with a disability.

Before You Swim

Children under eight years old must be accompanied by a responsible guardian (16 + years in bathing suit) within arm's length while in the water. Maximum ratio is 1 guardian to 5 children.

Kitsilano Pool - 2305 Cornwall Avenue - Ph: 604-731-0011
Mt. Pleasant Pool - 3161 Ontario Street - Ph: 604-713-1895
Maple Grove Pool - 6875 Yew Street - Ph: 604-266-9512
New Brighton Pool - North Windermere Street - Ph: 604-298-0222
Second Beach Pool - Stanley Park Drive - Ph: 604-257-8371
Sunset Pool - 404 East 51st Avenue - Ph: 604-718-6513

* Phone numbers are active in summer season only.

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