Burnaby’s recreation facilities are one of the city’s best everyday advantages. As of April 2026, locals can choose from full-service community centres, indoor pools, fitness rooms, ice arenas, arts studios and seniors’ spaces spread across Metrotown, Edmonds, the Heights and the Burnaby Lake area.
We’ve put together the most useful options by real-life need: where to swim with kids, where to work out, where seniors can stay active, and where families can find indoor recreation when the weather turns.
Bonsor Recreation Complex: best all-around Metrotown option
Bonsor Recreation Complex is the easiest recommendation for people near Metrotown. The City of Burnaby says it features a pool, gym, weight and cardio rooms, martial arts facility, art and music studios, plus multi-purpose rooms. Its pool area includes a six-lane, 25-metre lap pool, leisure pool, whirlpool, sauna, diving board and rope swing.
We like Bonsor because it works for a mixed household. One person can swim, another can use the weight room, kids can join age-appropriate programs, and adults can look at arts or fitness classes. It also sits close to transit, Metrotown and local food options, making it easy to combine with errands.
Edmonds Community Centre: best for families and 55+ programs
Edmonds Community Centre is a standout if your household includes children, teens or seniors. The City lists a six-lane swimming pool, leisure pool with water features, two waterslides, steam room, sauna and lazy river. The centre also has two full-size gyms, weight and cardio areas, youth spaces, childminding and the Edmonds 55+ Centre within the larger facility.
That makes Edmonds one of Burnaby’s most complete community hubs. It is especially helpful for families looking for swimming and active indoor time, or for older adults who want social and fitness programming without leaving their neighbourhood.
Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool: best dedicated pool in the Heights
Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre is the Heights pick for swimmers and families who want a pool-first facility. Burnaby lists a five-lane, 25-metre lap pool, beach-entry leisure pool, water features, whirlpool, sauna, steam room and a weight and cardio room.
We’d choose Eileen Dailly for lane swimming, family swims and a simple fitness routine. It also pairs well with Confederation Park and Burnaby Heights errands, so it feels more neighbourhood-based than destination-based.
Christine Sinclair and the Burnaby Lake sports hub
Christine Sinclair Community Centre is Burnaby’s newer sports and fitness option in the Burnaby Lake area. The City describes it as part of the “sports central” hub near sports fields and ice arenas, with a large gym, two floors of fitness equipment, a cycle studio, cardio functional training space, café and renovated fine arts studio for visual arts and ceramics.
Nearby, Bill Copeland Sports Centre and Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre add rink options for skating and arena users. This part of Burnaby works well for families already visiting sports fields, skating programs or weekend games.
Q&A
Which Burnaby rec centre is best for swimming with kids?
Edmonds Community Centre is the strongest family pool pick because it has a leisure pool, water features, two waterslides and a lazy river. Bonsor is also a good option near Metrotown.
Which Burnaby facility is best for serious lap swimming?
Bonsor has a six-lane, 25-metre lap pool, Edmonds has a six-lane pool, and Eileen Dailly has a five-lane, 25-metre lap pool. Check current schedules before going because lane availability changes.
Where should seniors look for recreation programs?
Edmonds is especially useful because the Edmonds 55+ Centre is included within the larger recreation centre. Burnaby also runs seniors programming across its facilities, so check current City schedules for dates and registration.
Were these facility details verified?
Yes. Facility features were checked against City of Burnaby pages in April 2026. Hours, schedules, maintenance closures and registration details can change, so confirm on Burnaby.ca before you go.
