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.