Workout and have fun at the same time. We have a range of pools, gym equipment and group fitness classes to suit all fitness levels.
All our centres are open. Capacity restrictions have been lifted so you can enjoy the pools (please note: Pioneer’s main pool, wave pool, spa and sauna is closed for six months from Saturday 14 November), fitness centres and group fitness classes with friends and whānau.
You can book in for your group fitness class, including spin and aquafit here.
Bubbletimes, Sleepytimes, adult swim lessons and the full Swimsmart programme have resumed. Swimsmart bookings are now open.
Tumbletimes, preschool gymnastics and the Southern Centre are all open and running as normal.
Address: 193 Travis Road, New Brighton, Christchurch
Phone: 03 941 6888
Email: recandsport@ccc.govt.nz
Parking:
Bus:
Last entry to the pool is 15 minutes before closing. Please be ready to leave the facility by the closing time.
| 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 |
| Leisure pool | 8am to 8pm | 8am to 8pm | 7am to 8pm |
| Monday to Wednesday | Thursday and Friday | Saturday | Sunday and public holidays | |
| Hydroslide | 3.30pm to 6pm | 3.30pm to 6pm | 10am to 8pm | 10am to 6pm |
Our qualified, experienced instructors and personal trainers can guide you to your fitness goals.
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 to new members.
All pools have ramped access. The spa pool, steam room and sauna are wheelchair accessible.
See when bookings and groups are swimming so you can plan when best to swim.
Aqua Gentle classes are held in this pool every Tuesday and Friday from 10.40am to 11.25am and Thursday at 1pm. Therefore the hydrotherapy pool is unavailable for general public use during these times. All customers are welcome to attend the classes.
Please contact one of our team for pricing and details.
Swimsmart is our learn-to-swim programme. With flexible payment options and unlimited pool access at our Council pools, it's easy to make practice perfect.
Swimsmart memberships can be purchased at any Recreation and Sport Centre Jellie Park, Graham Condon, Pioneer or Taiora QEII. For general enquiries, please call 03 377 7690 or email swimsmart@ccc.govt.nz
For enquiries about availability and to make a booking:
If you want to give us a suggestion, compliment or complaint, you can provide feedback.
