Kitsilano Pool Keeps the Waves Coming into September 2025

Sun-soaked Extension: Kitsilano Pool Keeps the Waves Coming into September 2025

Kitsilano Pool will remain open through September 7, giving Vancouverites extra days of sun‑drenched swimming. With strong usage all summer, enhanced booking flexibility, and a successful hybrid reservation system, the beloved saltwater pool delivered another memorable season.

1. Karalee Greer & WBN News Kitsilano & WBN News Vancouver

Sep 02, 2025 - 1 min read

By Karalee Greer | WBN News – Sea To Sky | September 2, 2025 Subscription to WBN and being a Contributor is Free.

Vancouver's cherished Kitsilano Pool—North America’s longest outdoor saltwater pool—will remain open through September 7 this year, extending the season by a week beyond the usual closing date. Vancouver Is Awesome+5Vancouver+5Vancouver Is Awesome+5

Summer Usage & System Enhancements

All summer long, Kitsilano Pool drew thousands of residents and visitors, highlighting its enduring popularity. To enhance accessibility and maintain safe swimmer-to-lifeguard ratios, the Park Board continued its hybrid reservation system, allocating approximately 80% of spots to advance bookings, with the remaining 20% available for drop-in users—an arrangement to great effect this season PublicNow+3Vancouver Is Awesome+3Reddit+3. Moreover, starting August 5, a new 50% discount for drop-ins during the final 45 minutes encouraged flexible visits and maximized session use.

Community Feedback & Planning for the Future

Though no official attendance figures were released, anecdotal reports and local media confirm consistent high use throughout summer. The hybrid system was generally well-received.

As this season closes, public engagement continues for the Reimagine Kits Pool Feasibility Study. A blend of online surveying (June 24–July 14) and in‑person events helped gather input on community preferences for the pool’s future replacements, addressing accessibility, climate resilience, cultural significance, and more facebook.com+4parkboardmeetings.vancouver.ca+4shapeyourcity.ca+4.

Conclusion

The 2025 season at Kitsilano Pool proved both resilient and community-centered. With high demand, smart operational tweaks like extended hours and flexible access, and ongoing engagement for long‑term renewal, the pool not only sustained its summertime magic—it built momentum for a future shaped by user voice and urban needs.

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