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Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool
Fri, 15 Aug 2025

Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool reopening 1 September

Critical maintenance and infrastructure upgrades have now been completed

The outdoor 50m pool at Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool
Gunyama Park, Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Cook + Phillip Park Pool
Tue, 22 July 2025

Free Learn to Swim lessons this September - start now, save later!

Enrol your child in our Learn to Swim program any time in August, and we’ll cover the cost of all September lessons

A swim teacher with a group of Learn to Swim participants in the pool at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Cook + Phillip Park Pool
Tue, 26 Aug 2025

Sydney Marathon Road Closures

Due to the Sydney Marathon, access to our centres will be impacted on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August.

Exterior view of Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre from Harris Street
City of Sydney Leisure
Thu, 7 Aug 2025

Spring into Wellness in September

Save the date: Rejuvenate, recharge, and reset with us from 20 to 28 September! Enjoy eight energising days filled with exciting activities, giveaways, fitness challenges, and more

Three women practising yoga and stretching on yoga mats outside on the grass
Gunyama Park
Fri, 1 Aug 2025

Join the East Village Minis family for a FREE Family Swim Pass

We’ve teamed up with East Village Shopping Centre to bring you an exciting offer: Sign up as a Minis member and enjoy a FREE Family Swim Pass to Gunyama Park!

Young girl smiling in the pool, wearing sunglasses and relaxing in a bright yellow floatie.
Gunyama Park, Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Cook + Phillip Park Pool
Tue, 29 July 2025

Adventure Awaits: Book Week for Learn to Swim!

From 18 to 24 August 2025, dive into a world of imagination as Book Week takes over the City's pools with fun, themed adventures

Three young kids in the pool floating on pool noodles and looking at the camera and smiling
City of Sydney Leisure
Thu, 24 July 2025

World Drowning Prevention Day 2025

Drowning is a global issue, claiming over 300,000 lives each year. In recognition of World Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July, we’re sharing simple steps you can take to help save lives

Lifeguard watching over the pool at Prince Alfred Park Pool
City of Sydney Leisure
Fri, 4 July 2025

NAIDOC Week 2025

NAIDOC Week (6 to 13 July 2025) celebrates and recognises the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

NAIDOC Week 2025 logo
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
Tue, 1 July 2025

A shared journey through swimming: Ukrainian aqua classes

At Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, our Ukrainian learn to swim and aqua group is about more than swimming - it's about connection, resilience, and shared strength

Participants during a Ukrainian aqua class being held by an instructor at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
City of Sydney Leisure
Tue, 1 July 2025

Annual changes to our fees and charges

We’re updating our aquatic and fitness centre fees and charges from the new financial year, to continue delivering sustainable, high-quality services

An aerial view of the outdoor pool and surrounding parklands at Victoria Park Pool