July 12, 2020 Vancouver to open outdoor pools, spray parks and staff lifeguards at beaches under COVID-19 The Vancouver Park Board posted “sincere apologies” Sunday morning after the website became inaccessible to many would-be swimmers.Swimming under pandemic conditions will look noticeably different than in previous summers.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Visitors will be limited to 45-minute time slots for lane swimming and 90 minutes for casual swimming.