Last reviewed: Mon, 30 Jan 2012

Outdoor summer pools

Enjoy the warm days of summer and relax by the poolside at one of our outdoor summer pools.

Affordable fun for the whole family, get into our comfortable heated outdoor pools, toddlers pools and hydroslides. Roll out the picnic blanket for the afternoon or the whole day in the park-like surrounds with refreshments on hand.

Pool

Opening/Closing Dates

Opening Hours

Jellie Park 

Saturday 3rd December 2011 - 18th March 2012 (includes outdoor diving pool)

 

Monday - Friday 5.30am - 7pm

Weekends and public holidays 7am - 7pm

Hydroslides: Monday - Friday 3.30pm - 6pm. Weekends, School & Public holidays 12pm-6pm. 

Halswell & Waltham

Halswell Saturday 26th November 2011 - 29th February 2012

Waltham closed due to earthquake damage.

Monday - Friday 12pm - 7pm

Weekends and public holidays 11am - 7pm

Lyttelton

Closed pending structural assessments & remedial works Other cool stuff is happening in the area. Check out the Wet N Wild Adventures at Corsair Bay 

 

Templeton

Opening Monday 12th December 2011 - closing 29th February 2012

Weekdays & weekends 12pm - 7pm

From 29th January 2012 open weekends only 12pm - 7pm 

Belfast pool is no longer managed by the Christchurch City Council - please contact Belfast School for further information.

All pools are closed Christmas day, 25th of December.

For further information about each facility, please visit the facilities page.

Outdoor pool charges

 

Halswell, Lyttelton,
Waltham, & Jellie Park

Templeton

*Adult

$5.00

$2.00

Child (under 16yrs or with school student ID)

$3.00

$2.00

Family (2 adult, 2 children)

$13.00

 

Family (1 adult, 2 children)

$9.00

 

Preschooler & Caregiver (16+ years) 

$3.00

 

Additional Child (with a family group)

$2.50

 

* 25% discounts are available for adult prices. Discount applies to Seniors (65+), Community Services, Kiwiable leisure and NZ Supergold card holders. Prices subject to change without notice.

Summer pool parties

Pack a picnic, bring the family and have some summer fun at one of our summer pool parties with More FM and Streets Ice Cream. Games, prizes and plenty of summer fun to be had!

Date Time Pool  
 Sunday 5th February 12pm - 4pm Jellie Park Lazy Sunday pool party

Wet N Wild Adventures at Corsair Bay

In response to a number of summer pools being closed for the season, Christchurch City Council has contracted Adventure Specialities Trust to provide a choice of three fun, safe activities at Corsair Bay, Lyttelton Harbour including Swim Safe, Kayaking Fun and Coasteering.

  • Activities will operate 10am - 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday, 10th to 28th January 2012
  • Cost is $2.50 per activity or $5.00 for two or more activities

Activities are most suitable for 8 years and over. Book on the day at Corsair Bay or phone Adventure Specialities on 379 9130 for more information and group bookings.  

Pool temperatures

  • Jellie Park outdoor pools: average approx. 26°C
  • Lyttelton, Waltham and Halswell pools: average approx. 25°C – weather dependent
  • Templeton pool: average between 20 to 25ºC – weather dependent    

Directions

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

Halswell Aquatic Centre is located on 339 Halswell Road, Hoon Hay

Waltham pool is located on 30 Waltham Road, Waltham (currently closed)

Lyttelton pool is located on 54 Oxford Street, Lyttelton (currently closed)

Templeton pool is located on 62 Kirk Road, Templeton

 

Authorising Unit: Recreation and Sport

Last reviewed: Monday, January 30, 2012

Next review: Monday, July 30, 2012

Keywords: recreation, recreational facilities, summer