Summer safety: Local places to stay cool to beat the summer heat

July 14, 2025

The Hjorth Road Outdoor Pool is one of eight free pools run by the City of 宅男社区 and a great place to cool down in the summer. (Photo by the City of 宅男社区)

With hotter weather expected to continue in 宅男社区 and White Rock in the coming days, it’s important to stay cool, hydrated and safe. For tips on how to beat the summer heat, check out the free options below available throughout 宅男社区 and White Rock:

Outdoor Pools

宅男社区 has a number of free outdoor pools throughout the city. to see swim schedules and which may be the closest to you:

Cloverdale

: 17901 60^th Ave. – 604-502-6257

Guildford

: 10277 148^th St. – 604-502-6256
: 10662 148^th St. – 604-502-6251
: 19340 88^th Ave. – 604-888-8650

Newton

: 13313 68^th Ave. – 604-501-5156

North 宅男社区

: 13820 88^th Ave. – 604-501-5154
: 13035 104^th Ave. – 604-502-6252

South 宅男社区

: 15455 26^th Ave. – 604-502-6255

Spray Parks

If are more your style, you can find many at the following the locations:

Cloverdale

Cloverdale Athletic Park: 6330 168^th St.
Hazelgrove Park: 7080 190^th St.

Fleetwood

Fleetwood Park: 15802 80^th Ave.

Fraser Heights & Guildford

Erma Stephenson Park: 15920 110^th Ave.

Newton

Goldstone Park: 5850 146^th St.
Newton Athletic Park: 7395 128 St.
Unwin Park: 13313 68^th Ave.

North 宅男社区

Bear Creek Park: 13750 88^th Ave.
Bridgeview Park: 12560 115^th Ave.
Hawthorne Rotary Park: 10513 144^th St.

South 宅男社区

South 宅男社区 Athletic Park: 14600 20^th Ave.

Cooling Centres

The City of 宅男社区 has .

Museum of 宅男社区: With free admission and exhibits for families and children of all ages, the Museum of 宅男社区 is a great spot to keep cool while exploring the history of 宅男社区 and other interesting topics. To learn more about the Museum of 宅男社区 and see what’s currently showing,

Libraries: Libraries are also an excellent place to stay cool while catching up on some books, magazines and other media. Public libraries also host regular events and activities for kids and teens. Check out the list of library locations in , and .

White Rock: For information on how to stay cool in White Rock, see .

Fraser Health: For more safety tips and resources on staying cool and healthy during extreme heat, see Fraser Health's guide for .

The City of 宅男社区 also has numerous tips on how to stay cool during the hot summer months, including drinking plenty of water, dressing in protective clothing, wearing sunscreen and being aware of symptoms for heat-related illnesses. For more information, visit