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 1.0-2.25m
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 closed 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 Show Weekend, if weather permits, otherwise beginning of 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.

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.

This pool is now closed for the season

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 – 3.6m, 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 closed 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 closed for the season

There are a variety of admission prices, and information on these and activities are available at the pool.