Last reviewed: Mon, 30 Jan 2012

Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre

Welcome to Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre, Christchurch's only indoor and outdoor swimming complex.

Featuring two 25m indoor lane swimming pools and a fully equipped fitness centre with state of the art equipment, it is the home of fitness in the western part of Christchurch. During the summer enjoy the 50 metre heated outdoor pool, diving boards and hydroslides.

Latest news

  • Last Outdoor Summer Pool will be at Jellie Park Sunday 5th February 12pm - 4pm 
  • From Wednesday 1st February, School Holiday Hydroslide opening hours finish. Weekday opening time is now 3.30pm (except Public Holidays). 
For more details & further updates please see the recreation & sports 
Notices page.

 

Photo of Jellie park complex.

General Information

Jellie Park offers a full range of facilities:

  • Indoor pool complex including spa pool, sauna & steam room
  • Fitness suite & studio
  • Outdoor pool & hydroslides
  • Outdoor family picnic area

For more detailed information on the above features please search the recreation & sport facilities page. 

Our recreation programmes and fitness classes are a fun active way to get healthy, or check out our weekly group fitness timetableSwimsmart aquatic programmes including learn to swim classes and swim squads are also held at Jellie Park.

Please see the fees and charges for casual admission costs. For regular users our memberships are great value for money.

For all the latest information on all our Recreation and Sport Centres, closures and updates please see our notices.

Opening hours

Indoor Pools

  • Monday-Friday, 5.30am - 9.30pm
  • Weekends & public holidays, 7am - 8pm

Outdoor Pools - now open!

  • Monday-Friday, 5.30am - 7pm
  • Weekends & public holidays, 7am - 7pm 

Fitness Centre

  • Monday-Thursday, 5.30am - 9.30pm
  • Friday, 5.30am - 8pm
  • Weekends and public holidays, 7am - 8pm

Hydroslides (summer outdoor hydroslide prices now apply)

Indoor hydroslide

  • Monday-Friday, 3.30pm - 6pm
  • Weekends, school & public holidays 12pm - 2.30pm, 3.30pm - 6pm.

Outdoor hydroslides

  • Monday-Friday, 3.30pm - 6pm
  • Weekends, school & public holidays, 12pm - 6pm.    

School holiday hydroslide operating hours now apply.

Please note: Each child between the ages of 5 - 7 years must be accompanied on the Hydroslides by an adult (16+ years), 1 adult per child. Preschoolers are not permitted on the Hydroslides.

Directions

Jellie Park Recreation & Sport Centre is located on 295 Ilam Road, Burnside.

Public transport
The Number 20, 29 and the Orbiter bus, stop close to Jellie Park.

Parking
Plenty of off street parking.

Bike
Bike stands are available.

Contact us

295 Ilam Road, Burnside
PO Box 73034
Christchurch 8154
 
Phone: (03) 941 6888
Fax: (03) 351 5310
Email:

Swimsmart email:  

Authorising Unit: Recreation and Sport

Last reviewed: Monday, January 30, 2012

Next review: Monday, July 30, 2012

Keywords: jellie park, recreation centre, sports