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Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre is celebrating its 15 year anniversary this month!

Maintenance works will be taking place in the change room facilities between Monday 13 November and Friday 15 December, 2023.

Upcoming maintenance works to change room facilities 

The 50m pool has re-opened (Sunday 9 July) 

All fees and charges are reviewed annually, and applicable increases take effect from the start of the new financial year on July 1. 

Notice of annual increase to fees and charges

View carnival schedule

It is important to check lane availability via our website and plan your visit accordingly.

Term 1 is school carnival season

Join us on Saturday 17 December, for an action-packed day to celebrate the start of Summer.

Free entry to our Summer open day!

Become a 360 member today, and for a limited time we'll waive the joining fee. 

Make 2023 your healthiest and happiest year ever!

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Limited time offer, terms and conditions apply

LAST CHANCE: Become a 360 member today and get your first 2 weeks free!

GOswim will re-commence from Monday 16 January.

Submit an enquiry

Please be aware we are currently having issues with our phone lines. If you need to contact a centre, please submit an enquiry through the website.

Phone Systems Down

Wheelchair access

Please click the link to view directions for wheelchair access.

The exterior lift at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre is currently out of order. 

View Opening Hours

Please note alternate operating hours will be in place over the Easter long weekend.

Extended opening hours commencing on Saturday 1 October

The 50m male changeroom will be temporarily closed on Wednesday September 27 till 3pm.

The 25m pool remains open for lap swimming. 

The indoor aqua play, 50m pool and hydrotherapy pool are currently closed. 

The 50m pool and program pool remain open. 

The leisure pool is currently closed for urgent maintenance. 

The steam room is currently out of order until further notice.

From Monday 18 to Wednesday 20 September, from 8pm to 11pm, buses will replace all L1 Dulwich Hill Line light rail services between Central Grand Concourse and Dulwich Hill due to planned trackwork & maintenance works. 
During this time, no L1 light rail services will run.

L1 Dulwich Hill Light Rail weeknight full closures

Learn more.

 GOswim lessons and squads will not run, and a reduced group fitness timetable will be in place. 

Alternate operating hours will be in place for the public holiday on Monday 2 October.

The outdoor furniture will be temporarily unavailable from Wednesday 25 October for approximately three weeks due to scheduled refurbishment and maintenance. 

The 50m pool is temporarily closed closed due to urgent maintenance.

View holiday opening hours 

Please note opening hours may differ over the Christmas to New Year holiday period. 

Changes to opening hours over the holiday period

Submit EOI

We are seeking expressions of interest from the community for allocation of available aquatic, sport and recreation space within the City of Sydney's six aquatic and leisure centres.

Complete survey

Complete this 10 minute survey and help us understand how you use the centre. 

Share your feedback!

Please note due to maintenance work on the roof, the 50m indoor pool will be closed from 7:00pm on Tuesday November 14 and will reopen 6:00am the following day.

Apply today

Free access to all facilities, costs waived on essential training and qualifications and flexible working roster to suit your schedule. 

Secure your Summer job with us today!

Join today

Available for a limited time only. Terms and conditions apply. 

Free entry | Prizes and giveaways | Fun for the whole family!

Book a class

Join us for a series of cycle classes to #DOitforCancer

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Become a 360 Pro member today, and we'll waive the joining fee!

Six things to do at the City of Sydney pools this school holidays!    

Participate in a range of fitness activities sure to leave you sweating and smiling!

Enquire  today

Accelerate the development of your child's skills in water. 

First Lap voucher program will expire on June 30, 2023

Become a 360 member today, and you'll go into the draw for a 

your membership fees waived for six months

Redeem offer

For a limited time all new enrolments receive a

*Eligibility criteria applies, see terms and conditions.

To continue to improve our services and customer experience, we invite you to complete a short 10 minute survey.

Extra classes | Refreshments | Prizes and giveaways

Free entry for Senior Card holder's during the festival period. 

Attend any group fitness class from now till January 8, 2023 for your chance to train free for two weeks!

Join us at our open day for trans and gender diverse people

Join us for our 15 year anniversary celebration!

Enquire now

Accelerate your child's skills in the water

View timetable

Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre

Register your interest in Basketball, Futsal, Volleyball or Netball.

Join today, and pay nothing for the first 2 weeks

Expression of interest

We're looking for lifeguards, swim teachers and customer service officers. 

Sign up now!

Terms and conditions apply. Limited time only.

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Secure you spot

For the first 50 students who enrol in November

Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

Join us on Saturday 9 December for an action-packed day to celebrate the start of Summer!

Free entry to our Summer Open Day

Dive into Spooky Fun with Our Halloween-Themed Kids Swim Lessons

Learn to Swim Halloween Week

Find out why Rory loves coming to Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre for his weekly swimming lessons.

Why Rory loves swimming lessons

Read about the amazing hidden advantages of having your kids participating in a learn to swim program.

The top 5 unexpected benefits of learning to swim

Join the fun and excitement of football themed lessons, and score some goals in the pool! 

Learn to Swim Football Festival

Learn why keeping active over Winter has some wonderful advantages to staying fit, healthy and strong for the whole year.

The top 5 reasons to stay active over Winter

Our next story introduces Maryam who says nothing makes her more happy than moving and grooving at Ian Thorpe Aquatic centre.

How Maryam found her happy place 

The NSW Government’s First Lap Learn to Swim program will be ending on Friday 30 June

Last Chance to Use the First Lap Vouchers

Maintenance works will be taking place in the change room facilities between Thursday 18 May and Monday 29 May, 2023. 

The City of Sydney Aquatic Club swimmers delivered strong results at the recent NSW State Open Championships.

COSAC swimmers achieve success at state championships

Personal training

Hydrotherapy pool

Opening soon

Yoga

Functional training

Wellness and Aqua classes

Indoor swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Indoor sports stadium

Outdoor sports field

Squads

Sauna and steam room

SwimFit

Fitness centre

Personalised fitness and wellness program

Cafe

Fitness classes

Creche

Learn to swim

Program Pool

Facilities

Oh Boy (daily)

Café

Sunday 24 December 2023 (Christmas Eve)

Monday 25 December 2023 (Christmas Day)

Tuesday 26 December 2023 (Boxing Day)

Sunday 31 December 2023 (New Year's Eve)

Monday 1 January 2024 (New Year's Day)

Summer holidays

Centre

Public holidays

Closed

The Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool is a health and recreation facility providing customers with fitness classes, aquatic activity, relaxation and a space to socialise while being surrounded by the breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour.

Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool

Leisure Pool (daily)

Hydrotherapy Pool (daily*)

Fitness centre (weekends)

Air gym (weekdays)

Air gym (weekends)

Weekends

Public Holidays

School Holidays (Weekdays)

Wave Pool

Centre (individual facilities may vary)

In the heart of Sydney CBD near St Mary’s Cathedral, Cook and Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre provides world-class swimming, fitness, sporting and recreational facilities, as well as an outdoor training area within a picturesque parkland setting.

Cook + Phillip Park Pool

Fitness Centre (daily)

Fitness Centre

Outdoor Leisure Pool

Indoor Aqua Play (daily)

Hydrotherapy Pool (daily)*

Aquatic facilities

Sunday 25 December 2023 (Christmas Day)

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

Hydrotherapy Pool Closed

Crèche (Monday - Saturday) 

Gunyama Park Café (Daily)

Other facilities 

Inspired by Sydney’s famous ocean swimming spots, a 360 card at Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre offers great swimming and fitness experiences.

Program Pool (Weekdays)

Program Pool (Weekday evenings)

Program Pool (Weekends AM)

Program Pool (Weekends PM)

Fitness Centre (weekends)

Sauna and Steam Room (daily)

Named in honour of five-time Gold Medal winning champion, Ian Thorpe, this iconic $40 million facility shaped in the form of a distinctive wave features three indoor heated pools and a spa, health club with an extensive cardio and weights area, spin room and group fitness studio, and a sauna and steam room to enjoy all year round.

Positano By The Pool (weekdays)

Positano By The Pool (weekends)

Summer holidays 

Set in the heart of Sydney next to Central train station, Prince Alfred Park Pool is the ideal location for you to relax and recharge your batteries. This iconic facility offers a state of the art 50m lap pool, toddlers splash pad and a large shaded area. 

Prince Alfred Park Pool

Victoria Park Pool is an oasis in the middle of a tranquil, nine-hectare park. As well as a 50m heated outdoor pool, the centre boasts a gym and popular cafe.

What’s happening at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

Free entry to our Summer Open Day

Learn to Swim Halloween Week

Upcoming maintenance works to change room facilities

Why Rory loves swimming lessons

The top 5 unexpected benefits of learning to swim

Learn to Swim Football Festival

The top 5 reasons to stay active over Winter

How Maryam found her happy place

Last Chance to Use the First Lap Vouchers

Upcoming maintenance works to change room facilities

COSAC swimmers achieve success at state championships

Group Fitness Marathon

Learn to swim is back

Learn to Swim Summer holiday break

Free entry to our Summer open day!

Lift maintenance

Six things to do at the City of Sydney pools this school holidays

Join us for our 15 year anniversary celebration!

COSAC swimmers selected to represent Australia

Restricted access to Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre on 15 May 2022

City of Sydney Aquatic Club is among top 25 Australian teams

Summer swimming skills are developed in Winter

City of Sydney Aquatic Club continues to win

Yoga is for everyone

Upcoming refurbishment work to bathrooms and changerooms

Group fitness mega marathon

Sauna undergoing maintenance

It's swimming carnival season

Back to school and back to the pool

Facility and service impacts

Our new and refurbished fitness centre

Our fitness centre has re-opened!

Consistency is the key

Our swim teachers are making a positive impact in the next generation of Swimmers

Kids aqua play returns!

Fitness centres to undergo major refurbishment

Important information regarding the return of learn to swim at City of Sydney pools

UPDATE: Mask requirements in recreation facilities

Maintenance and upgrades to the exterior lift

Access to carpark restricted on Sunday 27 June (UPDATE)

Sauna and Steam room temporarily closed

Important information for fitness passport users