Outdoor Pools

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Splash into summer with a swim at one of Burnaby's outdoor pools!

Central Park Outdoor Pool

6110 Boundary Road |    Map

• Free parking south side of the building
• For public transit information, please visit Translink Trip Planner
• Admission Fees
• Swimming Lessons are not offered at this location

• Pool Features & Accessibility

  • »	6 lane, 50 metre pool with a depth of 3-12 feet
    »	Pool temperature 28°C
    »	1 metre diving board
    »	Accessible deck lift giving access to the pool
    »	Aquatic wheelchair
    »	Men's, women's and accessible change rooms
    »	Dedicated accessible change room with shower
    »	Lockers available for storage (*Please note we are not responsible for lost or stolen items.)

Kensington Outdoor Pool

700 Hammarskjold Drive |    Map

• Free parking north side of the building
• For public transit information, please visit Translink Trip Planner
• Admission Fees
• Swimming Lessons
• Free wading pool during Public Swims (not available during Loonie and Free Swims)

• Pool Features

  • »	6 lane, 25 metre pool with a depth of 3-10 feet
    »	Pool temperature 28°C
    »	1 metre diving board
    »	Men's and women's change rooms
    »	Men's and women's deck shower houses
    »	Deck showers
    »	Free wading pool during Public Swims. Not available during Loonie and Free Swims.
    »	Park space

MacPherson Outdoor Pool

5485 Rumble Street |    Map

• Free parking north side of the building
• For public transit information, please visit Translink Trip Planner
• Admission Fees
• Swimming Lessons
• Free wading pool during Public Swims (not available during Loonie and Free Swims)

• Pool Features

  • »	6 lane, 25 metre pool with a depth of 3-10 feet
    »	Pool temperature 28°C
    »	1 metre diving board
    »	Men's and women's change rooms
    »	Men's and women's deck shower houses
    »	Deck showers
    »	Free wading pool during Public Swims. Not available during Loonie and Free Swims.
    »	Park space

Robert Burnaby Outdoor Pool

8175 Wedgewood Street |    Map

• Free parking east side of the building
• For public transit information, please visit Translink Trip Planner
• Admission Fees
• Swimming Lessons
• Free wading pool during Public Swims (not available during Loonie and Free Swims)

• Pool Features

  • »	6 lane, 25 metre pool with a depth of 3-10 feet
    »	Pool temperature 28°C
    »	1 metre diving board
    »	Men's and women's change rooms
    »	Men's and women's deck shower houses
    »	Deck showers
    »	Free wading pool during Public Swims. Not available during Loonie and Free Swims.
    »	Park space

Admission Fees

Prices do not include tax. Prices change 15 minutes before next session begins.

Swimming Lessons

Lessons are available at three locations: Kensington, MacPherson and Robert Burnaby outdoor pools. Lesson schedules are subject to change due to registration demand. Private and semi-private lessons are also available, call 604-298-7946 or visit WebReg to register.

2020 Lesson Sets 

• Set 1: July 6-17, 10 sessions 
• Set 2: July 20-31, 10 sessions 
• Set 3: August 4-14, 9 sessions 
• Set 4: August 17-28, 10 sessions 

Visit WebReg to view details about lesson levels, times and prices. From the left-side menu, select the age category and click on Sports - Swimming. You can filter the courses by facility using the drop-down Complex selection menu.

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Additional Information

• Children's Admission Policy

  • Children 7 years of age and younger, or less than 48 inches or 122 centimetres in height, must be accompanied in the water by a person 16 years of age or older and be within arm's reach of that person at all times. The ratio of children to accompanying persons must be no greater than 3 to 1.

• Mermaid Tails in Pools

  • The City of Burnaby requires the completion of an on-site swimming demonstration before using a mermaid tail in aquatic facilities and pools. A certificate will be issued after all of the criteria has been met and must be shown each time the tail is used. This demonstration can be completed during any public swim. The criteria includes:

    Demonstrate a 25 metre swim without the mermaid tail competently;

    Demonstrate a 25 metre swim with the mermaid tail competently;

    Demonstrate they can roll over from front to back with the mermaid tail;

    Demonstrate a surface support for 1 minute with arms only without wearing the mermaid tail.

    Note: Children using a mermaid tail must still be accompanied by adult at all times as per City of Burnaby’s pool rules.