Second Beach

Second Beach in Stanley Park is located at the junction of Stanley Park Dr and North Lagoon Dr next to Second Beach Pool, an oceanside, heated, outdoor pool. Barbeques can be used at nearby Ceperley Meadow and a picnic shelter can be reserved for private gatherings.

Features at Second Beach Pool

On the Stanley Park Seawall system
Concession
Public washrooms
Playground
Stand-alone barbeques allowed at nearby Ceperley Meadow
Picnic shelter (reservation required)
Pay parking
Lifeguards (Victoria Day to Labour Day, late May to early September)
Water wheelchair (two attendants needed to operate, available Victoria Day to Labour Day)
Heated, outdoor pool

Not permitted: fishing or harvesting of bivalve mollusks (for example, clams, oysters, mussels)

Things to do at Second Beach

Vancouver’s Alcohol on Beaches pilot wraps for the summer season

October 1 2024 - Alcohol consumption is no longer permitted on any of Vancouver’s beaches now that the Alcohol on Beaches pilot has concluded.

Vancouver Parks and Rec is ready to dive into another outdoor pool and beach season

May 18 2022 - We will open two of our outdoor pools, and staff beaches with lifeguards to help people enjoy time in and around the city’s waters this summer.

Park Board approves plans to expand Alcohol in Parks program and pilot alcohol on beaches

April 25 2023 - From this summer, Vancouver's residents and visitors will be able to enjoy alcoholic beverages at more parks and beaches.

Savour the convenience of mobile ordering with the new VanEats app

August 3 2023 - Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Vancouver Civic Theatres, is pleased to announce the launch of the VanEats app.

Dog off-leash areas

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Second Beach Pool

Second Beach Pool is a heated, outdoor pool located in Stanley Park. It is open from Victoria Day weekend to Labour Day.

Volleyball

Vancouver has many options for playing volleyball. Find out about using indoor and outdoor volleyball courts, joining a volleyball league, or taking a volleyball course or workshop.