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Swimming Pools
A visit to your local pool is a fun family activity that builds water confidence. There are some great facilities across Canterbury that are family friendly and the perfect place to burn off some excess energy.
Around Christchurch City
Greater Christchurch and surrounding districts
- Check the water quality at swimming locations around Canterbury (Environment Canterbury).
- Selwyn District Council's outdoor pools open during the summer.
- Selwyn Aquatic Centre in Rolleston.
- Waimakariri District Council's indoor and outdoor pools.
- The Amberley Swimming Pool is open during the summer.
- Pools in the Kaikōura District.
Find out about the CCC SwimSmart membership programme that aims to help pre-schoolers, children and teenagers learn to swim and be water confident.
Read more about the Early Birds Club at Taiora QEII.
Break out your bathers at the Summer Pool Parties
Christchurch City Council pools will host parties across the summer season!
- Saturday 14th December: Schools' out at Te Hapua;
- Sunday 29th December: End of year splash at Waltham pool;
- Sunday 12th January: Summer chill out at Lyttelton summer pool; and
- Saturday 18th January: End of holidays at Jellie Park.
Find out more about 2019/20 Christchurch Summer Pool Parties.
Pools in the Selwyn District Council are also having pool parties!
- Sunday 12th January at the Sheffield Pool;
- Sunday 19th January at the Darfield Pool;
- Sunday 26th January at the Southbridge Pool; and
- Saturday 15th February: Pool of Rock at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre.