Starting September 13, 2021, proof of vaccination will be required for certain activities, in accordance with Provincial Health Order. Please allow additional time to confirm vaccine status. Thank you for your patience.
- Masks are required in all of our indoor facilities when not engaged in physical activity.
- Please stay home if you are sick.
- Respect and follow directions of staff at all times.
- Anyone not following safety guidelines or directions from staff will be asked to leave.
Our main pool is perfect for swimming laps–the cardio workout for all ages
C.G. Brown Memorial Pool offers a 25-metre swimming pool and a weight and cardio fitness room. It's just across the street from Christine Sinclair Community Centre–Burnaby's newest fitness and sports centre–and not far from Burnaby Lake Regional Nature Park, in the central valley, just north of Highway #1. Visitor information and hours
Exciting changes are happening! Plans are currently underway to replace the C.G. Brown Memorial Pool and Burnaby Lake Arena with a new facility to better meet the community’s needs today and in the future.
Facility features
There are 2 pools–a 6-lane, 25-metre lap pool that has a 1-metre diving board for family and public swims–and a 10.7-metre x 7.3-metre leisure pool (0.61 metres - 0.83 metres deep). Operating temperatures between 35-36 degrees Celsius. There's also a whirlpool and sauna.
Accessibility
C.G. Brown Memorial Pool has 2 water wheelchairs. An inclined stair with a handrail provides easier access to the main pool. A pool lift is available for transferring from the pool side into and out of the water.
Washrooms are accessible. Accessible change rooms are available on the pool deck.
The weights and cardio area is located on the pool deck. It offers a variety of fitness equipment for your workout.
Parking
There are two designated parking stalls, provided near the front entrance in the parking area accessed from Kensington Avenue. Additional parking, although not designated, is available on the north-east side of the building. A curb cut from this parking area provides access to the sidewalk leading around to the front entrance.
Entry/interior access
A curb cut from the front parking area provides access to the front entrance. Automatic entry doors are provided at the main entrance. An inclined stair with a handrail provides easier access to the main pool. A pool lift is available for transferring from the pool side into and out of the water.
Pool
C.G. Brown Memorial Pool has 2 water wheelchairs. An inclined stair with a handrail provides easier access to the main pool. A pool lift is available for transferring from the pool side into and out of the water.
Weight and cardio area
C.G. Brown Memorial Pool has a recumbent bike that's been adapted for mobility limitations.
Washrooms/change rooms
Washrooms are accessible. Accessible change rooms are available on the pool deck.
Visitor Information
C.G. Brown Memorial Pool
Contact Us
- Phone
- 604-297-4520
Hours:
Monday - Friday:
6:00 am-8:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday:
9:00 am-5:30 pm
Holiday Hours:
Closed September 30, 2021 (Truth and Reconciliation Day)
Public transit
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Parking
The west side parking area at the front entrance of the building is accessed off of Kensington Avenue. The east side parking area at the rear of the building is accessed off of Sperling Avenue.
Accessibility
Designated parking stalls, washrooms, changing rooms, pool access via lift and stairs. There is also a recumbent bike in the weights and cardio area that's been adapted for mobility limitations.
View more details in our Burnaby Access Guidebook.