Norman Kirk Memorial Summer Pool
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Lyttelton's very own public swimming pool is enjoyed by the community over the summer months.
Surrounded by breathtaking views of the Port Hills and Lyttleton Harbour, this pool offers a safe and enjoyable space for people of all ages to splash, play, and develop their swimming abilities.
Want to plan an event, sports training or tournament? Find out more about pool hire at Christchurch Recreation and Sport Centres.
Norman Kirk Memorial Summer Pool is now closed for casual users until Summer 2024-2025. Members can access the pool until Monday 1 April 2024 (inclusive).
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Centre amenities
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Picnic area
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Wheelchair access
Opening hours
Casual pool user
Standard Operating Hours
Season pass keyholder
Standard Operating Hours
Contact details
Email: recandsport@ccc.govt.nz
Phone: +64 3 941 8999
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Features
- six-lane, 25-metre outdoor pool
- toddler's paddling pool
- ramp entry to the pool for wheelchair users
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Membership
Get summer-long key access to the pool for you and your whānau with a summer pool membership.
Simply sign up for your membership online and attend a member induction session to collect your key.
- Full season membership is available for Saturday 18 November 2023 to 1 April 2024, with access to the pool 7am to 8pm daily.
- Half season membership is available for 27 January 2023 to 1 April 2024, with access to the pool 7am to 8pm daily.
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Price
Season pass membership (key holder for access outside lifeguard hours)$140.00End-of-season membership February to closing (key holder for access outside lifeguard hours)$70.00Replacement key$50 -
Join
Join
Already have an online account?
- Log in to your account.
- Click ‘Buy entry passes.’
- Click on ‘Summer Pool Seasonal Access’, choose your preferred membership and click ‘Add to cart’. (Norman Kirk has two membership options; half season memberships will be valid 27 January to 1 April 2024).
- Click on ‘Go to the shopping cart’.
- Review and click ‘Go to payment’.
- Follow the steps to make payment.
- You will receive a confirmation email with information about attending a member induction at the pool and collecting your access key.
Create a new online account
- Visit the online account log in page.
- Click 'Join now'.
- Choose Jellie Park as your facility and click ‘Next’.
- Click ‘Create a guest account’ and click ‘Next’.
- Free trials are not available at summer pools, please click ‘Next’.
- Enter your details.
- Click ‘Go to your client portal’.
- Click on ‘Buy entry passes’
- Click on ‘Summer Pool Seasonal Access’, choose the membership you would like and then click ‘Add to cart’. (Norman Kirk has two membership options; half season memberships will be valid 27 January to 1 April 2024).
- Click on ‘Go to the shopping cart’.
- Review, click on ‘Go to payment’ and follow the steps to make payment.
- You will receive a confirmation email with information about attending a member induction at the pool and collecting your access key.
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Member induction sessions
If you need to attend an induction session, please email us at NKMP@ccc.govt.nz
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To find out more call 03 941 8999 or email NKMP@ccc.govt.nz
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Casual entry
Norman Kirk Memorial Summer Pool is now closed for casual users until Summer 2024-2025. Half season memberships are available for keyholder access to the pool until 1 April 2024 (inclusive).
Cool down on hot summer days with friends and whānau at Norman Kirk Memorial Summer Pool.
You can buy a multi-visit pass online or at Graham Condon, Jellie Park, Pioneer, Taiora QEII and Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool.
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Price
Adult single pool entry *#$6.70Child single pool entry (under 16 years or secondary student cardholders) *#$3.80Preschool child single pool entry with parent or caregiver during school hours **FreePreschool child single pool entry with parent or caregiver outside of school hours$3.80Family of 5 single pool entry (2 adults and 3 children or 1 adult and 4 children)$17.10Family of 2 single pool entry (1 adult, 1 child)$8.60Additional child single pool entry (with family)$3.30SpectatorFree* A 25% discount is available for Community Services, Super Gold card holders.
# A 50% discount is available for Hāpai Access and KiwiAble Leisure card holders
** Preschool child with parent or caregiver (maximum of two preschoolers per parent) during school hours (9am to 3pm on Monday to Friday). Weekends, public holidays and school holidays are excluded.
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Keep our pools safe
We want everyone to be able to enjoy the pools and have a safe and enjoyable experience.
It’s important that caregivers take extra care when accompanying a child to the pool.
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Supervision of children in the pool
- Children under five years old must be within arm’s reach and under constant supervision by a responsible caregiver aged 16 years or older in the pool at all times, who is wearing an orange wristband.
- Children between the ages of five and seven (inclusive) must be wearing a purple wristband and actively supervised by a responsible caregiver aged 16 years or older, who is to be within the pool area at all times and able to provide immediate assistance.
- Children aged 8 to 11 years (inclusive) must have a responsible caregiver 16 years or older on site unless they are in a supervised programme, such as swimming lessons. If they are swimming before or after their programme, their caregiver must be onsite.
Maximum adult to child ratios
How many children can you bring to our pools?
- One adult to two children under 5 years old
- One adult to one child under 5 and two 5-7 year olds
- One adult to four 5-7 year olds
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News and events
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22 February 2024Matatiki Hornby Centre opening Friday 19 April!
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13 November 2023Summer pools opening Show Weekend
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04 October 2023Join the team at Matatiki
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24 September 2023Lifeguard awarded Lifeguard of the Year
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19 September 2023New Yoga and Pilates classes
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12 September 2023National recognition for Council's Swimsafe programme
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