Latest news
Christchurch City Council is proposing to increase a number of its fees and charges for services offered at its Recreation and Sport facilities. These are outlined in the Draft Annual Plan 2012-13. For further information see the
FAQs about the proposed increases. - The wave machine is currently not working in the Leisure Pool. This will be out of action until further notice.
- The Southern Centre Multi-Sensory Experience is now open. Bookings essential.
- Zumbatomic for 8-12yrs is coming back to Pioneer from 8th May. See the notices page for more details.
For more details & further updates please see the Recreation & Sport Notices page.
General information
Pioneer offers a wide variety of facilities:
For more detailed information on the above facilites, please see the sport & recreation facilites page.
Our range of recreation programmes and fitness classes is suitable for both casual visitors and members for a fun active way to get healthy. Check out our weekly group fitness timetable. Our popular pre-schoolers class 'Tumbletimes', runs regularly during Term time, see the notices page for more information on this casual fun pre-school gym class.
Please see our fees and charges page for costs on casual admission prices. Our memberships are great value for regular users.
Swimsmart aquatic programmes including learn to swim classes are also held at Pioneer and cater for a full range of ages and levels of ability.
For latest information and updates please see our notices.
At Pioneer we provide other services including the Pioneer Early Learning Centre, Southern Centre multi sensory experience, Café, Sportsmed Medical Centre, Canterbury Volleyball, stadium court hire and meeting room hire.
Opening hours
Please note our public holiday hours also apply during over the Christmas/New Year period, exact dates will be advised closer to that time of year.
Pool
Monday-Friday, 5.30am - 9.30pm
Weekends and public holidays, 7am - 8pm
ANZAC day, 1pm - 8pm
Closed 25th December
Fitness Centre
Monday-Thursday, 5.30am - 9.30pm
Friday, 5.30am - 8pm
Weekends and public holidays, 7am - 7pm
ANZAC day, 1pm - 7pm
Closed 25th December
Directions
Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre is located at 75 Lyttelton Street, Spreydon, next to Centennial Park.
Public transport
The Orbiter Bus stops right outside, on Lyttelton street.
Parking
There are 256 parking spaces available (including disability and 10 minute).
Bicycles
Cycle stands are available right outside the entrance.
Contact us
75 Lyttelton Street, Spreydon
PO Box 73033
Christchurch 8154
Phone: (03) 941 6888
Fax: (03) 941 7029
Email:recandsport@ccc.govt.nz
Swimsmart email: swimsmart@ccc.govt.nz
