Outdoor Pools
Maple Grove Park and Outdoor Pool
Filled with tall, graceful trees, Maple Grove is a wonderfully tranquil place for a stroll or picnic. Massive tree stumps scattered throughout the park remind visitors of the temperate rainforest that once covered much of Vancouver. The outdoor pool is a popular summertime destination, with people of all ages enjoying
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Balaclava Park
Balaclava Park is an expansive park, noted for its beautiful Hedge Maple trees, located in a quiet neighbourhood and is a pleasant place for walking or jogging. Balaclava Park offers a playground, wading pool, running track, rugby field, softball and an off leash dog area. This recreational greenspace is also perfect
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Hillcrest Recreation Centre
Located near Queen Elizabeth Park, the Hillcrest Recreation Centre is Vancouver’s largest indoor aquatic centre, complete with a slide, water play, and a steam room. An outdoor pool is open during summer. The Recreation Centre also has a fitness centre and classes for all ages. Hillcrest Recreation Centre: Address: 4575
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Outdoor Pools in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
Splashing the summer away in an outdoor pool should be a part of every kids’ summer. Some of the cities across Metro Vancouver offer FREE swimming at their outdoor pools, and some offer discounted rates ($2). Most require advance registration, so be sure to check each city site to see
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The BEST Beaches and Swimming Holes in Metro Vancouver
When the sun comes out and the temperature heats up, there’s no better place to be than on a sunny beach with swimming at your fingertips. Vancouver has truly beautiful beaches – English Bay, Kits Beach, Jericho – the list goes on! But there are also great beaches and swimming
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Otter Co-op Outdoor Experience in Aldergrove – Water Park Fun for CHEAP!
The Otter Co-op Outdoor Experience in Aldergrove feels plucked from a movie set! Seriously, check out the amazing water attractions that are open to the public! And be ready to be shocked by the prices… it is RIDICULOUSLY cheap to visit! It’s less than $40 TOTAL for a family of
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Blue Mountain Park
Blue Mountain Park is an urban forest setting with the shade of hundreds of trees: tall Douglas Fir, Red Cedar, North Red Oak, and several Redwoods. Blue Mountain Park offers opportunities for casual play and organized sport, with sports fields, a ball diamond and tennis courts. The popular playground,
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Rocky Point Park
Rocky Point Park is Port Moody’s best-known park. The park has a large variety of amenities, including: recreational pier, outdoor pool, skateboard park, bike trials park, playground, spray park beach, boat launch, Old Mill Boat House, artists in the park, hiking and biking trails, and wildlife viewing. And yes, there
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New Brighton Park and Pool
New Brighton Park is an unusual combination of outdoor recreation space and industrial facilities, with stunning views of the North Shore, Burrard Inlet, and the grain elevators of Cascadia Terminals from the walking trails, outdoor pool, and beach areas. The outdoor pool is popular for both busy toddlers and avid swimmers
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Rocky Point Outdoor Pool in Port Moody
I love outdoor pools. There is just something about being in the cool blue water on a hot summer day; the blazing sunshine, the scent of sunscreen, the delighted squeals of kids young and old…. Ahhh…. But it’s been years since I’ve had a chance to go to an outdoor
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