Surrey’s Outdoor Pools and Spray Parks Set to Open

Surrey, B.C. – Just in time for the warm and sunny weather, City of Surrey’s spray parks have begun opening and residents will soon be able to enjoy a free swim at an outdoor pool.

Ten of the City’s spray parks are open starting today, with only Bear Creek Park opening at a later date. On May 15, three of the City’s outdoor pools will open, with all eight pools set to open by June 24. Like last year, most pools will open between one week and one month earlier to align with the school district calendar and provide additional swim opportunities for the community.

Schedule of outdoor pool openings

• May 15:
  • Bear Creek Pool (13820 - 88 Avenue)
  • Greenaway Pool (17901 - 60 Avenue)
  • Sunnyside Pool (15455 - 26 Avenue)
     
• June 3:
  • Hjorth Road Pool (10277 - 148 Street)
     
• June 24:
  • Holly Pool (10662 - 148 Street)
  • Kwantlen Pool (13035 - 104 Avenue)
  • Port Kells Pool (19340 - 88 Avenue)
  • Unwin Pool (13313 - 68 Avenue)

Admission for public swimming is free on a first come, first serve basis with regular capacities. Lane swimming will be available at select locations and certified, instructor-led Lifesaving Society Swim for Life swim lessons will be available for a fee. To learn more, visit surrey.ca/outdoorpools. For swimming lesson rates and schedule information, visit: tidesout.com.

With the warmer weather, it is important to remember the importance of emergency preparedness during the heat season. Learn how to stay safe and be prepared for hot weather at surrey.ca/heat-season-preparedness. Sign up to receive extreme weather alerts at surrey.ca/emergencynotifications.