No opening date set for Vancouver’s Kits Pool

Vancouver's Kitsilano Pool is shown. (X.com / @KenSimCity)

Vancouver’s Kitsilano Pool won’t open in time for the May long weekend.

An opening day for the summer season has not been set but mid-June is being “targeted,” according to the park board.

“Pre-season work includes assessing the pool’s condition and completing necessary repairs to its pipes and basin. Once repairs are complete, the pool will be filled, water treated and heated, followed by an annual inspection by the health authority prior to opening,” a statement issued Monday said. “Kitsilano Pool has reached the end of its functional life with several deteriorating components and a history of storm-related damage, which adds complexity to its opening each season.”

Meanwhile, the board said options for repairing or replacing the pool are under consideration.

A plan that would “protect” the existing pool would cost roughly $40 million and extend the facility’s lifespan for an estimated 15 years. A renovation that would extend the pool’s lifespan for roughly 30 years would cost around $90 million. A full-scale replacement would last an estimated 75 years and come in at a cost of anywhere from $230 to $300 million.

“Each option involves different trade-offs related to cost, longevity, climate resilience, service continuity, and alignment with broader citywide infrastructure priorities,” the statement from the board said.

A plan for the pool will be considered as part of the city’s capital planning process, which will set priorities for 2027 through 2030.