Swimming Pools
The Council manages the Selwyn Aquatic Centre, and the following community pools:
Darfield Swimming Pool
Ross Street, Darfield | Pool Manager - Christina Clarkson, phone (03) 318 8109
This pool is a fully lifeguarded pool and operates Show Weekend to mid-March (weather dependent)
1 outdoor: 25m x 9m x 1.0-1.85m
2 indoor: learner’s pool and paddling pool
All three pools are heated
Children under 8 years of age must be actively supervised by an adult.
This pool is now open for the season
Currently open from 3.30pm - 7pm, but will be open from 1pm - 7pm over the summer school holidays.
Leeston Learners Pool
Chervier Street, Leeston | Management Committee
This pool is NOT lifeguarded and operates from December to end of March.
During the swimming season the pool is open daily from 10am – 7pm. Family swim access keys for the season can be purchased from the Leeston Service Centre/Library for $25.
This pool is suitable for families with primary and pre-school children only.
This pool is now open for the season
1 outdoor pool: 13m x 5m Depth 0.8m to 1.0m.
Children under 14 years of age must be actively supervised by an adult.
Sheffield Memorial Pool
SH73 West Coast Road , Sheffield | Management Committee
Pool cell - 027 590 9948
Operates mid-November to end of March (weather dependent)
This pool is lifeguarded between the hours of 1pm – 7pm daily. (3.30pm during school terms)
2 outdoor pools: lane pool 21m x 9m Depth 1.0m – 2.3m, and paddling pool 6m x 2m
Diving Board
New change facility.
Family season passes for $70 can be purchased from Rachel - 318 3061 or 027 613 4716. Casual swims are $2, payable to the lifeguard staff upon entry.
Children under 10 years of age must be actively supervised by an adult.
This pool is now open for the season
There are a variety of admission prices, and information on these and activities are available at the pool.
Southbridge Pool
High Street, Southbridge | Management Committee
This pool is a fully lifeguarded pool and operates Show Weekend to mid-March (weather dependent)
School term opening hours Wed – Friday 3.30pm – 7pm and weekends 1pm – 7pm. (The pool is closed Mondays and Tuesdays for Swim Club use during Feb and March.)
School holidays 1pm – 7pm daily
2 outdoor pools: lane pool 25m x 13m Depth 0.9-1.8m, and paddling pool 5m x 6.7m.
Hydroslide - minimum age 8 years.
New change facility.
Children under 8 years of age must be actively supervised by an adult.
This pool is now open for the season
There are a variety of admission prices, and information on these and activities are available at the pool.