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Gunyama Park, Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Cook + Phillip Park Pool, Prince Alfred Park Pool, Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool
Mon, 12 Jan 2026

Start the school year swim-smart and win!

Enrol in Learn to Swim and go in the draw to win a Back-to-School pack

Two young children wearing swim school hooded towels and sitting by Prince Alfred Park Pool
City of Sydney Leisure
Wed, 21 Jan 2026

It's swimming carnival season

Swimming carnivals are back this school year, which may affect lane availability. Find out more about the schedule and pool impacts below.

Woman with goggles swimming laps at Cook + Phillip Park pool
City of Sydney Leisure
Tue, 13 Jan 2026

January long weekend hours

Plan your visit to our centres for the public holiday on Monday 26 January 2026

Male and female in the pool talking at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
City of Sydney Leisure
Tue, 13 Jan 2026

One membership, endless movement

From high-energy cardio to calming mind and body sessions, our large variety of group exercise classes offer something for every body, every age and every fitness level - all in one membership.

James Lu, our Group Exercise Manager, teaching BODYPUMP at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
City of Sydney Leisure
Fri, 9 Jan 2026

Learning more than just swimming with Float to Survive

Recently our Learn to Swim program shared the life-saving 'Float to Survive' message with help from lifesaving legend Bruce “Hoppo” Hopkins

Lifeguard Hoppo assisting a swimmer with a Float to Survive demonstration at Gunyama Park indoor pool
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
Thu, 8 Jan 2026

Planned overnight works at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

Essential overnight works at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre will take place throughout February 2026, and are expected to be completed with minimal disruption.

Female swimmer at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
Victoria Park Pool
Tue, 6 Jan 2026

Yabun 2026

A celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, held on Gadigal land at Victoria Park, Sydney.

People swimming at Victoria Park Pool at Yabun Festival
Gunyama Park, Cook + Phillip Park Pool, Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
Tue, 6 Jan 2026

Meet Chiara, our newest Accredited Exercise Physiologist

Chiara joins our Exercise Physiology team, delivering holistic and individualised exercise programs at Cook + Phillip Park Pool

EP Chiara standing in front of Cook + Phillip Park Pool at our 2025 Open Day
City of Sydney Leisure
Fri, 12 Dec 2025

Summer holidays opening hours

As we head into Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026, here’s everything you need to plan your visit to our centres

Two women and two kids on floaties in the program pool at Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool
Gunyama Park, Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Cook + Phillip Park Pool
Tue, 9 Dec 2025

Make a splash this summer: Swim intensives + our Race Ready program

From 5 to 23 January, fast-track your child’s swimming skills and build carnival confidence – all in one fun and supportive program these school holidays.

Young boy in the pool wearing goggles and a swim cap, pointing in the air and smiling at the camera