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Here's where the Tri-Cities can make a splash amid hot weather alert

Outdoor and wading pools across the region are opening to the public, and just in time with Environment Canada's latest alert.
Kyle Balzer
Kyle Balzer
Sun Valley Park Wading pool - City of Port Coquitlam
Port Coquitlam has opened its wading pools, like the one seen here in Sun Valley Park, in time for an incoming stretch of hot weather as of June 22, 2022.City of Port Coquitlam

Environment Canada is predicting temperatures to hover around 30 C this weekend during the first hot stretch of summer in the Tri-Cities.

A special weather statement is in effect for the region with the warmer-than-normal forecast expected to last from Friday (June 24) to Tuesday (June 28).

Fortunately, most outdoor pools have opened just in time for this week's wave across Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody.

Today (June 22), Port Coquitlam officially opened its wading pools in Sun Valley and Routley parks to help local residents beat the incoming heat and stay active throughout the season.

Here's a list of Tri-City outdoor pools, wading pools and spray parks that are now open:

Coquitlam

Pools

  • Blue Mountain Wading Pool (975 King Albert St.)
  • Eagle Ridge Pool (2689 Guildford Way)
    • Weekends only until June 29
      • Two lanes open
    • Weekday availability starting June 30
      • At least two lanes open
    • Admission is $2 (cash only) for all ages and all people, even those who don’t go in the pool
  • Spani Pool (655 Hillcrest St.)
    • Admission is $2 (cash only) for all ages and all people, even those who don’t go in the pool

Spray Parks

Coquitlam spray parks are open between now and Sept. 5 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  • Burns Spray Park (push-button activated)
  • Cottonwood Spray Park
  • Galloway Spray Park (push-button activated)
  • Mackin Spray Park (push-button activated)
  • Norm Staff Spray Park (push-button activated)
  • Panorama Spray Park (push-button activated)
  • Rochester Spray Park (push-button activated)
  • 10 a.m. = Blue Mountain Spray Park
  • 10 a.m. = Town Centre Spray Park (push-button activated) 

Port Coquitlam

Pools

  • Robert Hope Pool (2137 Lamprey Dr.)
  • Centennial Pool (3050 Chester St.)
  • Sun Valley Outdoor Pool (3700 Hamilton St.)
  • Routley Pool (1570 Western Dr.)

Spray Parks

Port Coquitlam spray parks are open until early September as early as 9 a.m.

  • Castle Park
  • Lions Park
  • Port Coquitlam Community Centre
  • Sun Valley

Port Moody

Pools

  • Rocky Point Park Pool (2800-block Murray Street)
  • Westhill Park Pool (203 Westhill Pl.)

Spray Parks

Port Moody spray parks are open until September from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  • Ailsa Park
  • Easthill Park
  • Rocky Point Park

You can visit each city's respective website for pool hours, programs and more information.