Grab your sunscreen and towel — water park season has finally arrived in Metro Vancouver!
Spray parks are great for everyone including children and those who are young at heart. Luckily, the region is filled with plenty of splash spaces for the whole family to enjoy
Some splash parks are opening up over the Victoria Day long weekend and a few more are set to open in June.
The Vancouver Park Board also operates over a dozen spray parks around the city with buttons to turn on the water for five minutes at a time to follow water restrictions. Most parks have limited to no supervision and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Be safe and have fun!
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Slide into summer at the Granville Island Water Park, with water jets, spray towers, and a shiny yellow water slide to help you cool off.
Where: 1318 Cartwright Street, Vancouver by the False Creek Community Centre
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As if there wasn’t enough to soak up in Stanley Park, including beautiful trails, and mountain and ocean views, there’s also a huge splash park!
The Variety Kids Splash Park has plenty of grassy areas to relax in, a concession stand nearby, and picnic tables to enjoy some treats on a hot day. There are also two popular playgrounds in the park to discover on your next visit.
Where: 3301 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver
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The Shipyards Splash Park is a waterfront oasis during the hot summer months. Bring your favourite picnic treats or discover what’s on offer from the restaurants and shops nearby.
Where: 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
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One of Burnaby’s largest parks is also home to a huge water play area. The 400-square-metre spray park was designed with interactivity in mind. Children visiting the space can even control the direction of water.
Where: 250 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby
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This gem in the heart of Surrey has plenty to do for the whole family, including nature trails, an outdoor running track, and a waterpark for the little ones.
Where: 13750 88th Avenue, Surrey
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Steveston Community Park features a family-favourite playground and waterpark as part of its 30 acres of activity. After splashing in the water and relaxing on the grass, check out the historic Interurban Tram at the Millennium Plaza, which honours Steveston’s beginnings as a fishing village.
Where: 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond
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Stay cool this summer with a trip to Rocky Point Park in Port Moody. Located next to the Burrard Inlet, the park features kayak and paddleboard rentals, delicious food vendors nearby, and a colourful spray park that the little ones will love.
Where: 2800 Murray Street, Port Moody
These are just a few of many spray parks and water play spaces in Metro Vancouver for the whole family to enjoy as the temperature heats up. Do you have a favourite park to stay cool during the summer? Let us know in the comments!