Vancouver outdoor pools open Victoria Day long weekend

Ready for some water fun? Vancouver's outdoor pools will open this Victoria Day long weekend.

The heatedseasidepoolsat Kitsilano Beach Park, Second Beach in Stanley Park and New Brighton Park open on May 16. However,Maple Grove Pool in Kerrisdale will open on June 20.

"The Park Board is improving the swimming experience by installing windbreaks next week at both Kitsilano and Second Beachpools," said Vancouver Park Boardchair John Coupar. "They'll protect swimmers from prevailing winds, as well as reduce heat loss andgreenhouse gas emissions at thepools."

Last year thewindscreensreduced greenhouse gas emissionsby 220 metric tonnes the equivalent of removing 46 cars from roads, according to the city.

Beach lifeguards and park rangers will also be on duty starting this weekend. The lifeguards will patrol the city'ssupervised bathingbeachesfrom Victoria Day to Labour Dayfrom approximately 11:30 am to 8:30 pm daily, except when the red light is on at the Lifeguard Station.