Take a swim this summer

Ballarat’s pools are a great place to cool off and enjoy the summer months. 

Please note the operational hours for the city’s pools during the holiday period.

Ballarat Aquatic Centre, Prince of Wales Park, Gillies St 

Saturday 24 December: 8am to 6pm

Christmas Day: Closed

Monday 26 December, 2011 to Monday 2 January, 2012: 10am to 6pm

Tuesday 3 January: 6am to 9pm

Eureka Swimming Complex, Stawell St 

Saturday 24 December, 9am to 7pm

Christmas Day: Closed

Monday 26 December: 9am to 7pm

Tuesday 27 December: 6:30am to 7pm

Wednesday 28 December to Monday 2 January, 2011: 9am to 7pm

Tuesday 3 January: 6:30am to 9pm

Brown Hill Pool, Humffray St Nth 

Closed Christmas Day

Normal operating hours all other days: 12 noon to 7pm

Black Hill, Chisholm St; Buninyong, Forest St; and Wendouree, Dowling St,Pools 

Saturday 24 December, 12 noon to 6pm

Closed Christmas Day

Monday 26 December to Monday 2 January, 2012: 12 noon to 6pm

Tuesday 3 January: 12 noon to 7pm

(Hours may be extended on days of extreme heat) 

The City of Ballarat urges residents and visitors to take water safety seriously this summer.  Remember, also, to “slip, slop, slap” (apply sunscreen and wear a hat and shirt to protect from sunburn) and stay cool with water and adequate shade.