Here are the best places to cool down in Burnaby

July 11, 2022

Summer is here and everyone is looking for ways to beat the heat. Luckily, Burnaby has plenty of great waterparks and pools to take the family on that next sunny day. So whether you’re wanting to get in the water or tan by the pool, here are the best pools in Burnaby.

Located in Robert Burnaby Park is this fantastic outdoor pool. It has six lanes, a diving board, a wading pool, and change rooms! Lap swimming is from 12–1pm, public swim is from 1–5pm, and Loonie Swim is from 6–7:30pm.

Address: 8175 Wedgewood St

Confederation Park has a 400-square-foot spray park for the kids to run around and play in. All spray parks in Burnaby are operational from 9am to 9pm with push buttons.

Address: 250 Willingdon Ave

If you want to escape the sun for a little bit then you can head over to the indoor Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool. It has a beach-entry leisure pool, a deep tank main pool, and even a waterslide. The pool is currently closed for maintenance until July 24 but will reopen on the 25th.

Address: 240 Willingdon Ave

Just like the Robert Burnaby Pool, the Central Park OUtdoor Pool also has six lanes, a diving board, and change rooms. There are also lockers available to keep your stuff. Public swim is also from 1–5pm and lap swim is from 11:30am to 1pm.

Address: 6110 Boundary Rd

Located in Lewarne Park (formerly MacPherson Park), this pool is a favourite in South Burnaby. Just like all the other pools on this list, it has six lanes, a diving board, change rooms, and a wading pool. Lap swim is from Noon–1 pm, public swim is from 1–5pm, and Loonie swim is from 6–7:30pm.

Address: 5485 Rumble St

Looking for some more spray parks and pools? Here’s the full list of every outdoor pool and spray park in Burnaby.

Burnaby Spray Parks (all open 9 am to 9 pm):

Cameron Park

Central Park

Charles Rummel Park

Confederation Park

Edmonds Park

Ernie Winch Park

Keswick Park

Rene Park

Suncrest Park

Brentwood Park, Tuesday to Thursday, 10am-4pm

Cariboo Park, Tuesday and Friday, 12:30-6:30pm, Wednesday and Thursday, 10:30am-4:30pm

David Gray Park, Monday to Friday, 11:30am-5:30pm

Forest Glen Park, Wednesday to Friday, 11am-4pm

George Green Park, Tuesday and Thursday, 12:30-6pm, Wednesday and Friday, 12:30-4:30pm

Lou Moro Park, Monday and Wednesday, 11:30am-5pm

McGill Park, Monday and Wednesday, 1-6pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 11:30am-5pm

Ron McLean Park Closed until further notice due to mechanical issues

Wesburn Park, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 11am-5pm, Thursday, 12:30-7pm

Willingdon Heights Park, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11am-5pm, Wednesday, 12:30-7pm