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Ian
Thorpe
Aquatic
Centre

458 Harris Street, Ultimo

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1300 198 412

Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre 50m pool

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6am8pm

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Activities & Facilities

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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

Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

Tue, 19 Nov 2024

Join our 4 week self-defence course for mum's in Ultimo

Women practicing defence skills during a self-defence class

Gunyama Park, Cook + Phillip Park Pool, Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Prince Alfred Park Pool

Tue, 19 Nov 2024

Join our Learn to Swim Christmas theme week

Young boy and his dad in the outdoor pool at Gunyama Park Pool

Gunyama Park, Cook + Phillip Park Pool, Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Prince Alfred Park Pool

Tue, 19 Nov 2024

Learn to Swim holiday intensives: More choice for families this Summer

Young girl jumping towards her father during a learn to swim lesson

City of Sydney Leisure

Thu, 14 Nov 2024

Dealing with muscle aches and pains? Our EPs can help you

Exercise Physiologist assisting woman with stretches during an EP session

City of Sydney Leisure

Tue, 5 Nov 2024

Stay sun safe and claim your free sunscreen

Lifeguard wearing a hat and sunglasses next to Victoria Park Pool

City of Sydney Leisure

Tue, 5 Nov 2024

Have you tried our new group exercise classes?

A group of GOLD members holding hand weights and smiling

City of Sydney Leisure

Sun, 3 Nov 2024

We're updating our website

Prince Alfred Park Pool

City of Sydney Leisure

Fri, 1 Nov 2024

Save the date for Summer Open Day 2024!

People sunbaking on the hill at Prince Alfred Park Pool

City of Sydney Leisure

Thu, 3 Oct 2024

Mental Health Month

A group of people stretching on yoga mats in the Gunyama Park gym

Prince Alfred Park Pool, Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

Mon, 30 Sept 2024

Our centres achieve top safety scores in NSW

Prince Alfred Park Pool with the city view in the background

City of Sydney Leisure

Mon, 23 Sept 2024

Top seven activities for kids these spring school holidays

Boy in the pool at Gunyama Park smiling and wearing floaties

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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

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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.