Are you looking for a kid-friendly way to cool down this summer? Burnaby has you covered! Over 25% of the city is parkland and included in that list are outdoor pools, spray pads and wading pools, perfect for picking up lunch and letting the kids cool down. Check out the list below, and let us know which spots you will be checking out.
Outdoor Pools
Robert Burnaby Park Pool
An outdoor swim is a perfect addition to any summer day. It is a great way to burn off some energy while cooling down. If you are looking to take a dip, Burnaby has four outdoor pools for you to visit. All of the pools are located in beautiful, scenic parks, surrounded by stunning views of nature.
Currently, reservations are required, with priority given to Burnaby residents. Please double-check the website for up-to-date operating hours.
Central Park Outdoor Pool | 6110 Boundary Road
Kensington Outdoor Pool | 700 Hammarskjold Drive
MacPherson Outdoor Pool | 5485 Rumble Street
Robert Burnaby Outdoor Pool | 8175 Wedgewood Street
Spray Pads
Perfect for kids (or kids at heart), Burnaby’s eight push-button spray pads let you cool down quickly. It’s fun, free, doesn’t require swimming skills, and best of all, parents get to stay dry! All spray parks (except for Cameron Park) are open from 9 am- 9 pm, so there is never a wrong time to visit. Our tip? Pick up take-out from one of Burnaby’s excellent restaurants and dine al fresco at the park! Find the spay parks here:
- Cameron Park | 9523 Cameron St
- Central Park | 3883 Imperial St
- Charles Rummel Park | 3325 Piper Ave
- Confederation Park | 250 Willingdon Ave
- Edmonds Park | 7433 Humphries Ave
- Ernie Winch Park | 7680 15th St
- Rene Park | 6961 Sperling Ave
- Suncrest Park | 3781 Rumble St
Wading Pools
In between and pool and a spray pad, Burnaby has ten wading pools for your enjoyment. These free pools open up starting July 1st. At only a couple inches deep, these sun-heated wading pools are perfect for dipping your feet or young explorers not ready for the deep end. You can find wading pools at these parks:
- Brentwood Park
- Cariboo Park
- David Gray Park
- Forest Glen Park
- George Green Park
- McGill Park
- Edmonds Park
- Ron McLean Park
- Wesburn Park
- Westridge Park
- Willingdon Heights Park