Work out and have fun at the same time. We have a range of pools, gym equipment and group fitness classes to suit all fitness levels.
Check the current facility status before you toro-visit.
Bookings are essential for group fitness and adult kautāhoe-swimming lessons. Secure your spot. No booking is required to use the hōpua-pool and fitness centre.
Ngā mihi. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Address: 3 Sisson Drive, Papanui, Christchurch - opposite Northlands Mall
Phone: 03 941 6888
Email: recandsport@ccc.govt.nz
Facebook: facebook.com/ChChRecSport (external link)
Post: PO Box 73034, Christchurch 8154
Bus: Number 28 or the Blue Line Bus
Monday to Thursday | Friday | Weekends and public holidays | |
Fitness centre | 5.30am to 9.30pm | 5.30am to 8pm | 7am to 8pm |
Indoor pools | 5.30am to 9.30pm | 5.30am to 9.30pm | 7am to 8pm |
The last entry to the pool is 15 minutes before closing. Please be ready to leave the facility by closing time.
Graham Condon Recreation and Sport Centre offers great facilities in the heart of Papanui. Make the most of the fantastic facilities to reach your health, fitness and recreation goals.
Wi-fi is available while you are at Graham Condon. Talk to customer services at the centre for details.
Free onsite car parking is available at Graham Condon. There are mobility car parks available in the main car park and ramps to the main entry.
To increase your fitness, bike to Graham Condon Recreation and Sport Centre. There are free bike stands available. Make sure you have your own bike lock to secure your bike.
Lockers are available in the changing rooms and reception area for use at no extra cost.
The gym facilities at Graham Condon offer everything you need to achieve your fitness goals, in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Our qualified, experienced instructors and personal trainers can guide you to your fitness goals.
Get your heart racing in one of our group fitness classes.
BIA scales allow a more accurate way to track your progress in our fitness centres. It measures:
The cost of this service is $20 for members and $35 for non-members.
New members have access to a full reading as part of their first and second programmes. The initial free sessions are included as part of our personal programme for new members.
While the pool is popular for training and group use, lanes are usually available to general swimmers.
Our indoor pools and facilities offer plenty of opportunities for year-round fun. You can improve your swimming or relax in our spa. Access ramps to the lane pool, teaching pools and spa ensure our facilities are open to the whole community.
Our indoor pools and facilities include:
All pools have ramped access.
The inflatable obstacle course will be in the main pool on Sundays from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Please check our pool status(external link)(external link) page before you come.
Inflatables users must be able to swim 25 metres unaided. Children under eight need to be supervised by caregivers over 16 years old.
We offer swimming lessons for all ages and abilities. As well as the Swimsmart programme, private lessons can be arranged.
Supervision of children in the pool
Graham Condon has an eight-lane pool. Depending on availability and demand at Graham Condon, lanes will be allocated to aqua jogging, lane swimming and leisure activities. When there are deep lanes available at off-peak times, there will be a minimum of one lane dedicated to aqua jogging.
Please call 03 941 6446 or email rsebookings@ccc.govt.nz for more up-to-date information or to hire pool space.
At peak times, lane space may be booked for aqua classes, swim education classes and other bookings. Lanes will be available for leisure and lane swimming, but the pool is likely to be busier during the following times.
Morning | Afternoon | |
Monday | 8.30am to 9.30am | 3.30pm to 6.30pm |
Tuesday | 8.30am to 9.30am | 3.30pm to 8pm |
Wednesday | 6.30am to 9.30am | 3.30pm to 8.30pm |
Thursday | 7.30am to 9.30am | 3.30pm to 8.30pm |
Friday | 5.30am to 7.30am | 3.30pm to 8pm |
Saturday | 8am to midday | 2pm to 5pm |
Sunday | Check the facility status page(external link) for inflatable session times. |
Please see the group fitness and aqua timetable below.
There are two sports halls at Graham Condon Recreation and Sport Centre which includes:
Each sports hall has a sound system installed.
For enquiries about availability and to make a booking:
Have a look at our group fitness and aqua classes. The timetable below shows the full schedule available at Graham Condon.
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