Be active, have fun and go swimming outdoors
Located in Kensington Park, this heated pool is open all year long for your enjoyment.
Reminder: Swim lessons run rain or shine at outdoor pools. Please check the web page in advance as the pool will close if extreme weather—a notice will be posted by 10 am if we are closed.
Schedules and fees
Want to become a lifeguard and swimming instructor?
Well-trained lifeguards and swim instructors are in high demand.
New registration process for swim lessons
If you are a Burnaby resident, you can register for swimming lessons 30 days in advance of the start date. General registration opens 27 days in advance. This will provide more opportunities for swimming lesson registrations.
Pool features
- 6 lane, 22.86-metre (25 yards) pool with a depth of 1-3.5 metres (1-11 feet)
- Pool temperature: 28.5-30°C (weather dependent)
- 1 metre diving board (closed until further notice)
- Change rooms and shower houses (heated for fall and winter)
- Covered and heated pool deck area for fall and winter
- Lockers in change rooms are not coin operated, please bring your own lock.
- Wading pool open 1-5 pm daily in summer, free admission
- New! Sauna (seats 6-8)
For pool rental inquiries, please email [email protected].
Children 7 years of age and younger and less than 122 centimetres (48 inches) tall, 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.
Water wheelchair and accessible parking is available for use.
Rent our pool on the weekends from 10:30 am-12:30 pm! Perfect for birthday parties or other celebrations! Inquire by filling out the Outdoor Pools Booking Request Form and emailing it to [email protected].
If you are planning to attend a swim with a group of 10 or more, please email us in advance at [email protected].
Visitor Information
Kensington Park Outdoor Pool
Contact Us
- Info line
- 604-297-4443
- [email protected]
Holiday Hours:
December 25 (Christmas): Closed
Schedule
Open all year round. Hours vary, view schedule.
Public transit
Visit TransLink Trip Planner.
Parking
Free parking on the north side of the building.
Accessibility
Designated parking stalls are available.