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Information correct as at November 2012.

Ballarat has an excellent range of indoor and outdoor swimming pools providing facilities for families with children of all ages. In addition to these community facilities, there are a number of private swimming schools operating in Ballarat as per the Yellow Pages.

Ballarat Aquatic Centre

Prince of Wales Park, Gillies Street North, Ballarat  3350
Phone  5334 2499
http://www.ballarataquatic.ymca.org.au

Hours:

• Monday - Friday  6am – 9pm
• Saturday & Sunday  8am – 6pm
• Public Holidays  10am – 6pm

Holiday Period  Hours:                                                                                                 

• Christmas Eve : 6am - 6pm
• Christmas Day: Closed
• Boxing day : 10am - 6pm
• December 27th, 28th : 6am - 6pm
• December 29th, 30th : 8am - 6pm
• December 31st : 6am - 6pm
• New years Day : 10am - 6pm
• January 2nd,3rd,4th : 6am - 6pm

Facilities

•  25m - 8 Lane Indoor Pool
•  Gymnastics Hall
•  Heated Aquatic Education and Toddlers Pools
•  Café
•  Spa and Steam Room
•  Meeting room
•  Health Club
•  Recently refurbished change rooms and
•  Group Fitness Studios
•  Consulting Suites.
•  Children's Centre

Since October 2010, the Ballarat community has been able to experience the Centre’s wonderful new facilities which include: two new warm water programmable pools, a new super size spa, an upgraded steam room and additional change facilities and showers. An expanded and family friendly café offers a new extended menu with healthy and special dietary options. With a strikingly modern red, black and white design, the cafe features easy access by ramp from both the Reception area and Pool hall.

The BAC is a City of Ballarat owned leisure and aquatic facility and managed by the YMCA. It provides a wide range of facilities including swimming pools, spa, health club, gym, gymnastics centre and crèche. Activities offered include learn to swim classes, gymnastics, fitness classes, childcare, SNAP - Special Needs Aquatic Program, holiday programs and birthday parties.

UniSports Swimming Pool

Gear Avenue, Mount Clear  3350
Phone  5327 9695
25m heated indoor pool

Based at the University of Ballarat, UniSports offer a range of facilities including a 25m swimming pool and a fully equipped gymnasium.  A variety of recreation programs are also offered by UniSports, such as swimming lessons, gymnastic programs and birthday parties. UniSports welcome students, staff and community participation.

Other Indoor Pools include :

Swim & Survival Academy (formerly Paul Sadler Swimland) – Hollioake Park, Dowling Street.

Private Schools such as Ballarat & Clarendon College & Ballarat & Queens Anglican Grammar School

Warm Water Rehabilitation Pools at hospitals, health services, etc
 

Black Hill Swimming Pool

Chisholm Street, Black Hill  3350
Phone:  5331 4300 (Phone not operational until pool season)
Facilities:25m heated pool & toddler’s pool; Diving Board

Opening Season : December - March                           

Operating Hours:

• Non School Days 12:00noon - 7:00pm
• School Days 2:00pm - 7:00pm                                                               

Holiday Period Hours:                                                                                                  

• Closed Christmas Day
• From Monday 24 December to Tuesday 1 December: 12 to 6pm

Admission Prices:

Managers on behalf of Council: Ballarat YMCA 

Brown Hill Swimming Pool

Humffray Street North, Ballarat  3350
Phone:  5338 8663 (Phone not operational until pool season)
Facilities:30m unheated pool & toddler’s pool

Opening Season : December - March                           

Operating Hours:

• Non School Days 12:00noon - 7:00pm
• School Days 2:00pm - 7:00pm                                                               

Holiday Period Hours:                                                                                                  

• Closed Christmas Day
• From Monday 24 December to Tuesday 1 December: 12 to 6pm

Admission Prices:

Managers on behalf of Council:  Brown Hill Progress Association

Buninyong Swimming Pool

Forest Street, Buninyong  3357
Phone:  5341 3302(Phone not operational until pool season)
Facilities: 25m solar heated pool & toddler’s pool
Opening Season : December - March                           

Operating Hours:

• Non School Days 12:00noon - 7:00pm
• School Days 2:00pm - 7:00pm                                                               

Holiday Period Hours:                                                                                                  

• Closed Christmas Day
• From Monday 24 December to Tuesday 1 December: 12 to 6pm

Admission Prices:

Managers on behalf of Council: Ballarat YMCA 

Eureka Swimming Complex

Stawell Street, Ballarat 3350
Phone 5331 2820
Facilities: Heated 50m Olympic heated pool, Learner's pool & Toddler's pool, Accessible Facilities, Waterslide Open and Free.  New Playground.  
Opening Date: NOW OPEN 
Operating Hours: 

• Mon, Wed and Friday: 9am to 7pm
• Tues and Thursday: 6.30am to 7pm
• Saturday and Sunday: 9am to 7pm

Holiday Period Hours:                                                                                                 

• 24, 26, 29, 30, 31 Dec and 1 Jan: 9am to 7pm.
• Christmas Day: closed. 
• 27 Dec: 6:30am to 7pm. 
• 28 Dec: 7am to 7pm

Casual Admission Prices:

Managers on behalf of Council:  Ballarat YMCA.

Wendouree Swimming Pool

Dowling Street, Wendouree  3355
Phone  5339 2459 (Phone not operational until pool season)
Facilities:50m unheated pool, Learner’s pool & toddler’s pool & Diving Board

Opening Season : December - March                           

Operating Hours:

• Non School Days 12:00noon - 7:00pm
• School Days 2:00pm - 7:00pm                                                               

Holiday Period Hours:                                                                                                  

• Closed Christmas Day
• From Monday 24 December to Tuesday 1 December: 12 to 6pm

Admission Prices:

Managers on behalf of Council: Ballarat YMCA 

*Pool hours may be extended on days of extreme heat.

The City of Ballarat urges residents and visitors to take water safety seriously this summer especially ensuring young persons are actively supervised.  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.