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Ian
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Aquatic
Centre

458 Harris Street, Ultimo

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1300 198 412

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Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre 50m pool

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Named in honour of Australia's five-time Gold Medal winning champion, Ian Thorpe, this iconic centre is shaped in the form of a distinctive wave.

What’s happening at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

City of Sydney Leisure
Fri, 9 Jan 2026

Learning more than just swimming with Float to Survive

Lifeguard Hoppo assisting a swimmer with a Float to Survive demonstration at Gunyama Park indoor pool
Gunyama Park, Cook + Phillip Park Pool, Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
Tue, 6 Jan 2026

Meet Chiara, our newest Accredited Exercise Physiologist

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

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

Young boy in the pool wearing goggles and a swim cap, pointing in the air and smiling at the camera
City of Sydney Leisure
Thu, 4 Dec 2025

Meet Joan: Finding fitness, friendship and fun at Gunyama Park

Joan smiling at the camera while at Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre
City of Sydney Leisure
Tue, 2 Dec 2025

Celebrating more than a decade of inclusion across our aquatic and fitness centres

Kayleigh, Karen, Ian and Rylee at the Job Support awards
Gunyama Park, Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Cook + Phillip Park Pool, Prince Alfred Park Pool, Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool
Mon, 1 Dec 2025

Discover the benefits of our Adult Learn to Swim program

A woman in the pool wearing goggles and floating on her back
City of Sydney Leisure
Mon, 24 Nov 2025

Seven simple exercises for knee and lower back pain

Exercise Physiologist Nick assisting a client with floor stretches during an EP session at Gunyama Park
Gunyama Park, Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Cook + Phillip Park Pool, Prince Alfred Park Pool, Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool
Thu, 20 Nov 2025

Float to Survive: teaching a simple skill that can save a life

Hoppo next to three kids in the pool at Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool
City of Sydney Leisure
Tue, 18 Nov 2025

Spring into action: the top five ways to move, thrive and shine

Participants during a yoga class in the Charlton Room at Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool
City of Sydney Leisure
Tue, 28 Oct 2025

Summer Open Day 2025!

People using the outdoor pool at Victoria Park Pool on a sunny day

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Personal trainer assists participant with dumbbell bench press in the fitness centre at Cook + Phillip Park Pool
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Accessibility

Our centre is designed to provide fitness and leisure opportunities for all members of our diverse community.

  • Mobility parking space

  • Ramped access to centre entrance

  • Ramped access to program pool

  • Pool hoist

  • Aqua wheelchair available on-site

  • Lift access from street level

  • Accessible change rooms

  • Family change rooms

Learn more about accessibility features and programs

Download our Access Key

The Access Key information guide provides information, prediction, structure, orientation, and sensory integration to help visitors with Autism, cognitive disability, intellectual disability, dementia, and Alzheimer’s to familiarise themselves with the facility and plan their journey ahead of time, online.

Download our Communication Board and Social Story

The communication board uses pictures, symbols, and words as a visual tool to help people with communication difficulties express themselves in our environment. The social story uses simple language and visuals to explain new experiences and environments, supporting individuals with autism, language or communication difficulties, or cognitive disabilities.

50m lap swimming pool at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

Aquatic Facilities

50m Pool

Indoor, 8 lanes, heated all-year-round

Leisure pool at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

Aquatic facilities

Leisure Pool

Program pool at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

Aquatic Facilities

Program Pool

Swimming and aquatics

Our centre is home to three heated, indoor pools including a 50m pool, leisure pool with spa, and dedicated program pool.

Gym floor in the fitness centre at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

Health & Wellbeing Facilities

Fitness Centre

Gym with strength machines, cardio zone and free weights

Fitness studio in the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre fitness centre

Health & Wellbeing Facilities

Group exercise studio

Les Mills, cardio and wellness classes

Spin studio in the fitness centre at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

Health & Wellbeing Facilities

Spin Studio

Health and wellbeing

Whatever your motivation is for improving your health and wellbeing, we understand you want to see results when visiting our fitness centre. Our goal is to ensure you leave each session feeling invigorated and smiling.