Check the current status of Christchurch City Council public pools.
COVID-19 updates
Christchurch is currently operating under the Red setting of the Covid-19 Protection Framework. All Recreation and Sport Centres are open as usual and are being safely operated in line with government guidelines with capacity limits.
Fitness Centres and group fitness classes have capacity limits of up to 100 people or one metre distancing (whichever is lesser) per defined space. All other areas have capacity limits are based on one metre distancing.
Bookings are essential for group fitness, Tumbletimes and adult swimming lessons. Secure your spot. No booking is required to use the pool and Fitness Centre.
Swimsmart lessons will start for term one on Monday 31 January. Bubbletimes and Sleepytimes are running as usual.
Anyone aged 12 years 3 months and older entering Recreation and Sport facilities will require a My Vaccine Pass. Masks are required for entry and in all public shared spaces.
Regular pool bookings are not listed here, please confirm with the centre or pool, or see below for the current pool status.
In the event of a pool closure, Swimsmart lessons will still run unless you are contacted directly.
Check opening hours(external link) and lane availability(external link). Current pool wait time Reduced capacities may apply Approximate wait times: Open Check opening and hydroslide operating hours(external link) and lane availability(external link). Everything open - please keep 1-metre distance - masks need to be worn in the reception area - Vaccine Pass required for entry Updated 4.30pm, 25 January 2022 Open Open Open Open Available for aqua jogging today from 7.00am Open Open between Open Check opening and hydroslide operating hours(external link) and lane availability(external link). Approximate wait times: Updated 1:15pm, 25 January 2022 Open Check opening and hydroslide operating hours(external link) and lane availability(external link). All pools are closed for scheduled maintenance Reopening 31 January 2022 Closed for scheduled maintenance Reopening 31 January 2022 Closed for scheduled maintenance Reopening 31 January 2022 Closed for scheduled maintenance Reopening 31 January 2022 Closed for scheduled maintenance Reopening 31 January 2022 Closed for scheduled maintenance Reopening 31 January 2022 Closed for scheduled maintenance Reopening 31 January 2022 Closed for scheduled maintenance Reopening 31 January 2022 Closed for scheduled maintenance Reopening 31 January 2022 Closed for scheduled maintenance Reopening 31 January 2022 Check opening hours(external link) and lane availability(external link). Vaccine Pass required for entry - please keep 1-metre distance - masks need to be worn in the reception area Approximate wait times: Updated 3.40 pm, 25 January 2022 Open Currently no wait time Open between 11.30am and 7pm Currently no wait time Open between 11.30am and 7pm Currently no wait time Open between midday and 6pm Approximate wait times: Last updated 25 January 2022 Open Limited lanes available from 4pm to 5.30pm on: Open Closed
Graham Condon Recreation and Sport Centre
Updated 9.45am, 25 January 2022
Lane pool
Open
Spa pool
Open
Teach pool
Toddler Pool
Open
Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre
Current pool wait times
Indoor hydroslide
Outdoor Hydroslide
Outdoor pool
Outdoor dive pool
Recreation pool
Sauna
Open
Spa pool
Open
Sport pool
Steam room
Open
Teach pool
Toddler pool
Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre
Current pool wait times
Lane pool
Open
Leisure pool
Sauna
Open
Steam room
Open
Spa pool
Open
Teach pool
Unavailable
Taiora QEII Recreation and Sport Centre
Current pool wait times
Hydrotherapy pool
Hydroslide and wet playground
Lane pool
Leisure pool
Sauna
Steam room
Spa pool
Toddler pool
Teach pool
Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool
Current pool capacity
Lane pool
Manu pool
Open; 8am to 8pm
Spa pool
Open
Teach pool
Closed till 26/01/22
Toddler pool and wet deck
Open
Te Hāpua Halswell Outdoor Pools
Outdoor pool
Toddler pool
Hydroslide
Waltham Outdoor Pools
Current pool wait times
Outdoor pool
Toddler pool
Hydroslide