Here are a few suggestions for those looking to for some exercise out and about Vancouver:

• Jogging
• Tennis

Jogging
There is no finer place to pound the pavement than Vancouver's picturesque Stanley Park seawall. The flat, 10-kilometre (6.2 mile) path goes around the circumference of the park. On hot summer days, however, the cool shade of the towering Douglas Fir and cedar trees in the interior trails provides a welcome shade from the heat. Other favourite spots for running include the University of British Columbia Endowment Lands and Pacific Spirit Regional Park, the seaside bicycle route, and Central Park in nearby Burnaby.

For additional details on excellent jogging paths/areas, see our Walking section.

Tennis
Bring your racket along for the trip. Have a match on any of the 180 free public courts in the city. The outdoor courts are open all year and are run on a first-come, first-serve basis, with a 30-minute maximum time limit if someone is waiting to play. Stanley Park offers 15 free courts and six available for an hourly rental fee. Queen Elizabeth Park has 17 free courts and is located at 33rd & Cambie. At Kitsilano Beach Park, there are 10 free courts for public use. In mid-summer, the nearby pool and beach offer cool havens after a few tough sets.