MacPherson Outdoor Pool

MacPherson Outdoor Pool is currently closed for the season. We look forward to welcoming you back on Monday, May 26, 2025!

Fresh air, cool water–it's time to make a splash outdoors

Situated in Lewarne Park (formerly MacPherson Park), this heated outdoor pool is a favourite spot in south Burnaby.

Reminder: Swim lessons run rain or shine at outdoor pools.

Visitor information and hours

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
Men's and women's change rooms
Men's and women's shower houses
Wading pool open during Public Swim hours, free admission

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.

Accessible parking is available.

Rentals on the weekends are now available at Kensington and Robert Burnaby Outdoor Pools 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].

Outdoor-Pools- Booking-Request-Form.pdf

If you are planning to attend a swim with a group of 10 or more, please email us in advance at [email protected].