6Pack Beach

6pack is my go to for the rainy vancouver winter and spring days or evenings. I have regularly played beach volleyball at 6pack since they opened a few years ago. It’s great! Lots of free parking. They also have showers. Staff are very friendly, organized and accommodating. Especially Angus! It’s fun to be able to rent a court or join a league and play with friends, or drop in and meet some new people.

I went for archery tag, and it was fun, but not really worth $ 25/​hour in my opinion.
The point of archery tag is to shoot other people — otherwise you could just do archery and shoot at targets, right? But with the way the game’s set up, it’s a lot more efficient to shoot targets over people. And the idea of shooting targets is broken too, because if you hit the board you can knock two or three targets out at one go. Basically, accuracy doesn’t mean squat.
And while our host was friendly and went over the rules, he failed to show us proper form. We were rushed through orientation pretty quickly and were only given time to shoot two arrows as practice. Because of this, a lot of people had a lot more severe bruising on their non-​dominant arm than they should’ve.
The field was also a little too simple and small for a group of 20, so that’s something you should probably keep in mind. I feel like a private group of 8 or 10 people playing free-​for-​all or deathmatch might be more interesting than the standard game they start you out with.

When I called to book they asked me to pay $ 75 up front. Which I thought was just so I wouldn’t arrive after I booked it. I had to later cancel my reservation due to change of schedule for a lot of people and when I call back, they say I can’t have a re-​fund. I’m not angry about that, I’m disappointed that the lady I spoke to, she did not even mention that I could not get this money back, which I would say should be something they mention when they talk to someone over the phone and grabbing your credit card is that one will not get a refund for it. I’m very disappointed.

Do you have what it takes to come here? 6 pack beach as the name implies. Not beer. =P
I’ve never been here but have heard about it, and today I made it out for a kids bday party. Boy there were a lot of parties for kids. There weren’t too may ball players but the rotation of kids appeared to be their bread and butter for business, for today at least.
Bring your own decorations, food and beach toys for fun. The kids will run loose.
Reminds me of my old ball playing days, grass, indoor and sand. Sand is the most difficult.
Maverick, Goose, Iceman, and Slider were nowhere to be seen.
If there were any sixpacks here today, they were well hidden.
Pro tip, bring a change of clothes if you play or want to get into the action. There are facilities for showers for you to clean up.

Had a great time tonight with friends and family for their Archery Tag; the staff were friendly and helpful, their instructions clear, our ‘host’, Nick, even helped take photos while keeping track of who was being shot and keeping time. The beach sand was a bit hard to get used to, as it added an element of difficulty to move around and got in your clothes, hair, and nether regions. However you cannot beat the fun of drawing arrows and shooting from your bow. It is harder than it looks; to be able to lock the arrow into place inevitably requires you to look at the arrow on your bow string, and that is when «Thwack!» You get shot. I would recommend everyone bringing towels to wipe all the sand off as if you were REALLY at the beach. I would also recommend light loose clothing as you get hot and sweaty fast. Have fun!

I had my daughter’s 7^th at 6pack. The kids enjoyed a lot. The coordinator Crystal was wonderful with the kids. BUT they need to maintain the place. the kids found remains of pizza and other food in the sand. I’m sure the facility does not feel important to spend time and money to keep the place clean! Considering it unhygienic for kids, I have to think over again on coming back here.

This is the best place for a kids birthday party! We’ve had 4 parties there over the years and they’ve never disappointed! The staff is helpful and friendly and the kids had a blast… soccer, dodge-​ball, tug-​a-​war, parachute and treasure hunt were the activities the party planner had ready for us (make sure to pay the extra money for the party planner!!)
The area where the adults sat was spacious and comfortable. A great time had by all!

Called to book archery tag and the rep said I would be fine to bring a group of 10 for a thursday evening. Upon calling back to confirm on the day of, I was told they do not accept bookings on thursdays and that the person i spoke with was ‘probably new’. Customer service rep was unapologetic and did not even attempt to find a solution. Poor service and untrained staff.

Friendly staff. Lots of parking. Great for getting your beach fix in during the middle of winter. Clean sand cool techno music in the back ground.

Showed up here on a Thursday for drop-​in. It was Ladies Night. The facility has excellent sand and lighting.
The level of play was pretty hit and miss. Lots of newbies, but the level of play did get better as the night progressed.
All in all $ 15 of several hours of play was a great deal.

Best place ever for a volleyball fanatic! Only downsides are the long waits on Thursdays (due to ladies night) and the fairly overpriced drop in rates (at $ 15 on a regular day).
Other than that they have picnic benches, a television, a ping pong table, basketball hoop, foot washing station, and nice staff.

Not a vball player by any stretch but for sure, if you’re one, this is one place to play during our rainy season, which is most of the year lol. Lots of free parking too.
About 5 courts, & today, there was a kids party, with pizza delivered. also a vending machine for drinks.
Wanted to check this out anyways to see if this would be a good place for my niece’s bday next month. $ 150 for 2 hrs rental, food so not too bad.
But definitely well thought of, even a water tap to clean your feet.

The BEST place to have a kid’s birthday party. We hosted our son’s 4^th there and it was amazing. Both the parents and the kids (ages 1 – 4) had a great time.
The staff is super helpful– they even have a knife and matches in case you forget when it’s cake time. We were allowed to set up about 15 minutes before the start of our party time and clean up after the party officially ended 2 hours later. They sweep the area after each party, too. We did the pizza party and the pizza they had delivered was very tasty. They have a variety of drinks you can choose from as well for your pop (hooray for Nestea!)
There were 4 other parties going on the same time as ours, but it never felt crowded or busy or too loud. You definitely feel like you have your own area– great space set-​up. They have a huge bucket of sand toys (buckets, shovels, trucks, etc) so there is plenty no matter how many parties are going on. The sand is perfect for building sand castles and feels really nice. My son was making «sand angels» and it just brushed right off of him and his hair. I imagine it must be some kind of fancy sand!
We have also been there for the kid drop-​in and my son would have stayed there all day if I let him. I would dare say it’s even better than going to the beach since then I don’t have to deal with the hysterics of putting on sunscreen.
Definitely a great place for kids!

⁷⁄₃₀ Day Challenge!
This place is hard to find. It’s tuck away behind the complex where Vancouver badminton is located. Enter by going around the east side of the Vancouver badminton complex. Then around the west side of the next complex.
One of a kind. Indoor beach volleyball. Perfect sand. Great facility. Fun staff.
$ 10 weekday drop ins. $ 15 weekends. Pretty much all you can play.
Tip: bring lots of liquids or you can order bbt next door at Vancouver badminton.

Was invited to my gfriends bday party here. It was awesome! I didn’t really know what to expect, and since it was a beautiful day out I thought it would be a waste of money. but it wasn’t at all. Are group was big about 30 people. We had a round robin tournament, the place had 4 courts, we had reserved 3 of them for 2 hours. All of our games were timed. They had a «picnic» area with a ping pong table, beach chairs, and tables. The place is located under the KnightStreet bridge on Mitchell Rd. behind the Badminton building, kinda tucked away. I have to keep this place in mind when the winter season comes around.

It’s wet, it’s cold and it’s dark… a typical day for Vancouver in Spring. Most of us are craving some sun and beach, so we decided to get a cheap fix at 6Pack Beach!
This is basically a warehouse with picnic tables, washrooms, BBQ (need to be used outside under a tent) and of course a beach! Well, there’s no ocean, but just use your imagination.
I heard that you can book events here for beach tennis or soccer, but we decided on volleyball. You’re allowed to bring your own food and drinks so organize to your heart’s content! For alcoholic beverages, make sure you get a special events liquor license and you’re good to go.
The place is warm enough for summer clothes and the sand feels wonderful between the toes. Everyone had a great time and we’ll most likely be back.

Came here for some beach volleyball fun. Had no idea this place existed until now!
This is located in the middle of nowhere (aka Mitchell Island). It’s actually pretty tricky to get to as it’s NOT directly on Mitchell. Instead, you have to slalom through a parking lot and around another large warehouse. It’s hard to describe, so be sure to follow the sandwich boards placed strategically on the path. However, parking is plentiful thanks to the location.
This place really is a beach, and they did a really good job. 5 courts, and a ton of sand. I had my shoes off in no time.
It’s a bit pricey at $ 15 a pop for drop in (usually 2030-​closing), but from time to time it’s worth it. The sand is clean, the equipment is pretty decent, and there are a TON of people. A few too many, in fact. On Wednesdays it’s $ 10 a person, and on Thursdays, ladies play for free.
If you are in a small group (ie not enough for a full 6-​person team) no sweat. The staff are good at arranging and plunking people into random teams. Make some new friends, spike a few balls. When you’re not playing, there’s also a ping pong table and some benches there for you to chill.
My only suggestion is that they should have some kind of locker or shelves put up. Everyone was piling their bags and shoes against the side of the playing area. Sand was getting everywhere.
Other than the price, I have no complaints at all. If volleyball is your thing, this is a great place to play in the winter.

Wow! Amazing facility. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. It’s a must experience at least once in your life.

6Pack Beach is an indoor beach facility where you can play beach volleyball, beach soccer, and beach tennis. I wasn’t even aware that beach soccer and beach tennis existed until recently.
In addition to drop-​in sports, they also rent out their facilities for parties and corporate events. They even have a BBQ for rent and offer catering. If you purchase a liquor license, you can serve alcohol at your event.
This place was the secret venue for a friend’s 30^th birthday. We had a blast. There were tables and benches to sit and chat with people, while others were able to play beach volleyball. The birthday girl arranged for a DJ who played on one side and people were able to dance in the sand.
It was a great night and good times were had by all.