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Kitsilano Beach (and Park)

Basketball courts

Tennis courts

Kitsilano Pool

Aerial view of Kits Pool

Aerial view of Kits Beach Park

Beach volleyball

Tennis courts

Beach view

Grass volleyball

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Kitsilano Beach is an excellent location for a range of different hosting opportunities. Its sandy beaches frequently host volleyball tournaments and are often used by beach soccer enthusiasts. The beach also serves as a starting point for open water swim events. For those not interested in ocean swims, the ~150 metre Kitsilano Pool is capable of hosting endurance swims and triathlons; its proximity to the seawall also supports triathlon hosting. With 10 tennis courts, Kitsilano Beach is also a potential location for tennis tournaments. Moreover, its two basketball courts, recently updated with “flexi-paving”, new backboards and posts, provide a location for small street basketball tournaments. Lastly, Kitsilano Beach’s restaurant, The Watermark, can provide dining facilities for large groups with a 180 seat patio and 120 seat indoor dining area. Contact the restaurant separately for event bookings by phone at 604-738-5487 or via e-mail at events@watermarkrestaurant.ca.

Fast Facts

Beach and Park Info:
- 4 city blocks in length; 13.5 hectares
- Located along Vancouver’s seawall

Pool Info:
- Beach-entry style
- located directly off the seawall, convenient for triathlons
- approximately 150 metres in length
- Vancouver’s only salt water tank

Other Info:
- 10 outdoor tennis courts
- 2 newly updated outdoor basketball courts
- 270 pay-parking spaces
- 300 seat restaurant

Facility Specs

Year completed	1931
Seating capacity	1
Parking capacity	270
Medical room	No
Warm up area	Yes
Licensed for alcohol	Yes
Official rooms
Food services	Yes
Dressing rooms	2

Scoreboard
Sound system	No
Owner	Public
Office space	No
Weight room / fitness facility	No
Equipment storage	No
Ticket box	No
Media room	No
Internet capability
Hospitality room	No

Sport Hosting Services

The City of Vancouver and Tourism Vancouver have dedicated "sport tourism" staff ready to assist in locating facilities, accommodations, sports & event services and bid preparation.

The Vancouver Sports Tourism Task Force provides a network of resources and expertise in the sports event and facility industry.

Vancouver has a city funded "sport hosting grant" to encourage the use of city sport facilities, coaches and resources. For more information please visit www.vancouver.ca/parks/info/sporthostinggrant/index.htm