Luepke Senior Center and Marshall Center

This year-round indoor aquatics facility in central Vancouver offers something for every member of the family, from leisurely swimming to exciting water slides. With both a lap pool for serious swimmers and a leisure pool perfect for younger children, plus dedicated family swim times, it's an ideal spot for beating the rain or cooling off during summer months.

• ✓Exciting water slides that appeal to older kids and brave younger ones
• ✓Leisure pool with gradual entry perfect for new swimmers
• ✓Dedicated family swim times when the whole pool is open for recreational use
• ✓Year-round indoor facility means swimming fun regardless of weather
• ✓Clean, well-maintained facility with excellent safety standards

1. 1.Arrive right when family swim time starts to snag pool toys and floaties before they're all claimed
2. 2.Bring swim goggles and water shoes,the pool deck can be slippery and goggles help kids feel more confident underwater
3. 3.Check the online schedule before visiting as family swim times vary and the facility sometimes hosts swim lessons or events
4. 4.Pack a snack for after swimming,kids always work up an appetite, and there's limited food available on-site
5. 5.Weekday mornings and early afternoons tend to be less crowded than weekends and after-school hours

Weekday mornings or early afternoons offer the least crowded experience. Saturday mornings (8-10 AM) are also good for families who want to beat the weekend rush. Avoid after-school hours on weekdays when swim teams often practice.

Daily admission fees apply (check the City of Vancouver Parks & Recreation website for current rates and pass options). Ample free parking is available on-site. Changing rooms with family-friendly facilities are provided, but no food is sold at the center, so plan accordingly.

Being an indoor facility, it's a perfect year-round destination. Especially popular during Vancouver's rainy fall and winter months when outdoor activities are limited. Check for holiday closures on major holidays and reduced hours during summer when outdoor pools open.

Head to Beaches Restaurant & Bar (family-friendly with a kids menu) just a few minutes away on Columbia Way, or grab burgers and shakes at Burgerville on Mill Plain Boulevard for a quick post-swim meal.