Swimming pools
Sport and Recreation Services is responsible for overseeing the contract management of four ACT Government swimming pools. Canberra Olympic Pool in Civic and the Lakeside Leisure Centre in Tuggeranong offer a range of indoor facilities all year round, while Dickson Pool and Manuka Pool are outdoor facilities operating each summer.
Please find details below in relation to the main swimming pool facilities in Canberra (both indoor and outdoor).
- Active Leisure Centre (Erindale)
- Australian Institute of Sport Pool
- Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre-(Belconnen Pool)
- Big Splash Waterpark (Macquarie)
- Canberra Olympic Pool and Health Club
- Dickson Pool
- Gold Creek Aquatics Centre
- Kaleen Swim Centre
- Manuka Pool
- Phillip Swimming and Ice Skating Centre
- Tuggeranong Lakeside Leisure Centre
Active Leisure Centre (Erindale)
Website: www.activelc.com.au/ 
| Type | Indoor |
| Location | McBryde Crescent, Wanniassa, ACT 2903 |
| Offers | Gym, aerobics, swim classes, tennis courts, squash courts, basketball and other indoor sports |
| Manager | Erindale College |
| Phone | (02) 6207 2777 |
Australian Institute of Sport Pool
Website: http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/visit/swimfit/swimschool/publicswimming
| Type | Indoor |
| Location | Leverrier Street, Bruce, ACT 2617 |
| Manager | Australian Sports Commission |
| Phone | (02) 6214 1281 |
Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre-(Belconnen Pool)
Website: www.clubgroup.com.au
| Type | Indoor |
| Location | Eastern Valley Way-Belconnen ACT 2617 |
| Manager | Tom MaCreedy |
| Phone | (02) 62517888 |
Big Splash Waterpark (Macquarie)
| Type | Open air (summer only) |
| Location | 1 Catchpole Street, Macquarie, ACT 2614 |
| Offers | Dive-in movies, slides |
| Phone | (02) 6251 1144 |
Canberra Olympic Pool and Health Club
Website: www.canberraolympicpool.com.au/
| Type | Indoor |
| Location | Allara Street, Canberra City, ACT 2601 |
| Offers | Gym, aerobics and swim classes |
| Manager | Leisure Co |
| Phone | (02) 6248 6799 |
Dickson Pool
Website: www.DicksonAquaticCentre.com.au
| Type | Open air (summer only) |
| Location | Cowper Street, Dickson, ACT 2602 |
| Manager | Shay Kennedy and Chris Graham |
| Phone |
Gold Creek Aquatic Centre
Website: http://www.aquatots.com.au/GoldCreekAquaticCentre_000.htm
| Type | Indoor |
| Location | Curran Drive Nicholls, ACT 2913 |
| Manager | Debbie Sarri |
| Phone |
(02) 6253 8955 |
Kaleen Swim Centre
| Location | Georgina Crescent, Kaleen, ACT 2617 |
| Phone | (02) 6241 4893 |
Manuka Pool
| Type | Open air (summer only) |
| Location | Manuka Circle, Manuka, ACT 2603 |
| Manager | John Taverner |
| Phone | (02) 6295 1349 |
Phillip Swimming and Ice Skating Centre
Website: www.swimskate.com.au/
| Location | Irving Street, Phillip, ACT 2606 |
| Phone | (02) 6282 1660 |
Tuggeranong Lakeside Leisure Centre
Website: www.lakesideleisure.com.au/
| Type | Indoor |
| Location | Anketell Street, Greenway, ACT 2900 |
| Offers | Gym, aerobics and swim classes |
| Manager | LeisureCo |
| Phone | (02) 6293 3122 |
Contact Details
Postal Address
PO BOX 352
Civic Square ACT 2608
Street Address
Level 8,
Macarthur House,
12 Wattle St , Lyneham
Contact Number
13 22 81
WET WEATHER HOTLINE (for ground closure information)
(02) 6207 5957
Facsimile
(02) 6207 5149
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