The City of Sydney swimming pools are hosting a series of free open days, inviting locals, visitors and workers to come and explore everything the centres have to offer.
Open to everybody from sunbathers to budding Olympic swimmers, the open days will feature a range of fun activities for all ages.
The special events include:
- tours
- fitness classes
- aquatic inflatables
- learn to swim information
- barbecues and face painting
Sydneysiders love the water and the City of Sydney proudly provides the community with 5 outstanding aquatic centres. While each centre is different, they all boast 50-metre pools for lap swimming as well as a smaller pool for learners and leisure seekers.
The stunning Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool is located on the edge of the harbour and is famous for hosting its namesake’s world-record races in the 1920s. During the 2012 off-season it was closed for a major renovation and it now looks better than ever.
OPEN DAY Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool: Saturday 30 January, 9am-midday
The Cook + Phillip Park Aquatic Centre is partially underground and was designed to make the most of the natural light that streams in from outside. Its pools are indoors and open all year round.
OPEN DAY Cook + Philip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre: Saturday 20 February, 8am-1pm
The new Prince Alfred Park Pool was opened on 13 May 2013. The pool is the first fully accessible, heated outdoor pool in the local area. Year round opening hours are being trialed until 2015.
OPEN DAY Prince Alfred Park Pool: Saturday 6 February, 9am-midday
The Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, named after the Olympic gold medallist, is a standout example of contemporary architecture. Designed by Harry Seidler and Associates, the building is shaped like a wave and cost $40 million to construct. It opened in 2007.
OPEN DAY Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre: Saturday 27 February, 8am-1pm
The Victoria Park Pool was the first in-ground public pool to be built in Sydney when demand for such facilities boomed in the 1950s and 1960s. Opened in 1953, the pool has been refurbished many times but the original building has been preserved.
OPEN DAY Victoria Park Pool: Saturday 13 February, 9am-midday
Each aquatic centre offers a range of other facilities and services, including full-size gyms, indoor courts, fitness classes, massage/physiotherapy treatments and cafes.
What: City of Sydney Pool Open Days
When: Various Dates and Times
Where: Various Pools Around the City