Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool is a place for community gathering, recreation and wellbeing. Work out and have fun at the same time.
COVID-19 updates
Vaccine passes are no longer required to enter a Recreation and Sport Centre.
The spread of COVID-19 may temporarily affect the opening hours of some of our facilities. Check the current facility status before you visit.
All Recreation and Sport Centres are being safely operated in line with government guidelines.
Bookings are essential for group fitness and adult swimming lessons. Secure your spot. No booking is required to use the pool and Fitness Centre.
Swimsmart lessons, Bubbletimes, Tumbletimes and Sleepytimes are running as usual.
Become a Recreation and Sport Centre member
Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool welcomes people of all ages, cultures and abilities to enjoy better physical and social health for a stronger Christchurch.
Check out the kids’ water play deck, the aqua fitness classes, or just relax in the family spa while watching the giant splashes in the manu pool.
If you’d rather stay dry, we have group fitness classes in the Weka room.
Women’s swimming sessions
The facility is exclusive for women every Wednesday from 3pm to 9.30pm to encourage all women and girls to feel more confident in our pools. Windows will be covered for privacy. Learn more.
Location
Address: 141 Smith Street, Linwood
Phone: 03 941 6888
Email: recandsport@ccc.govt.nz
Facebook: facebook.com/ChChRecSport (external link)
Post: PO Box 73052, Christchurch 8154
Bus: The Orbiter, No: 5, 80, 140, 155
Opening hours
The last entry to the pool is 15 minutes before closing. Please be ready to leave the facility by the closing time.
| Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday | Wednesday | Weekends and public holidays | |
| Women's Wednesdays | Not available | 3pm to 9.30pm | Not available |
| Pools | 5.30am to 9.30pm | 5.30am to 2.30pm | 7am to 8pm |
| Multi-purpose room and meeting room | 5.30am to 9.30pm | 5.30am to 2.30pm | 7am to 8pm |
Facilities
Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool offers everything from family fun, manu pool, lane swimming and Womens Wednesdays sessions(external link) in the well-equipped indoor pools as well as a multi-purpose room.
Free wireless internet
Wi-Fi is available while you are at Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool. Talk to customer services at the centre for details.
Onsite car park
Free onsite car parking is available at Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool, we have four mobility car parks available.
Bicycle stands
To increase your fitness, bike to Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool. There are free bike stands available. Make sure you have your own bike lock to secure your bike.
Lockers
Lockers are available in the pool area for use.
Outdoor courts
- 1 basketball
- 2 tennis courts
- 1 multi-purpose court with power and water
Weka room
The Weka room is a multi-purpose room that is available for hire at Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool when classes are not being held. The room can be used for many activities such as community meetings, birthday parties or other recreational activities. Bookings are required.
Bob Todd room
The Bob Todd room is a small meeting room which is located next to the Weka room and is also available for hire. The room is fitted with a flat-screen TV, whiteboard and seating for up to 9 people. Bookings are required.
Bookings
For enquiries about availability and to make a room booking:
- email rsubookings@ccc.govt.nz with the facility and space you wish to book, times, numbers attending and contact details.
- phone 03 941 6446.
Pools
At Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool, we offer loads of fun in our indoor pools and swimming lessons for all ages. From babies to adult learners, we help you make the most of the water throughout the year.
Pools
- A learn-to-swim pool
- A six-lane 25-metre multi-use pool
- Toddler pool and wet deck with water toys
- Family spa
- Deepwater manu pool
Children aged 5 to 10 years (inclusive) are required to complete a deep water swim test before using the deep end of the main pool or the manu pool.
All pools have entry ramps for wheelchairs. The spa is also wheelchair accessible. Wet wheelchairs are available at the pool, please ask one of our friendly lifeguards.
Pool status
At least two lanes are usually available for general swimming, including during Aqua Fit classes and Swimsmart lessons. Class and lesson times can vary from term to term. Contact us on 03 941 8999 to check pool availability.
Manu pool
New Zealand’s first-ever purpose-built all-season indoor manu pool.
- A specialty deep water pool for bombing and manus.
- You must be 5 years or older to use the manu pool.
Children aged 5 to 10 years (inclusive) are required to complete a deep water swim test before using the deep end of the main pool or the manu pool.
Move and Mingle - Aqua
A recreational programme for those over 60 who want to be active and socialise together at Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool.
Enjoy aqua jogging, swimming or gentle water-based exercises in the pool, followed by a chance to catch up over a cup of tea in the community room. Learn more.(external link)
Inflatable obstacle course
The inflatable obstacle course will be in the pool on Saturdays from 1pm to 3pm and Sundays from 12.30pm to 3pm. Please check our pool status(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.
Learn to swim
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
- Children under five years must be within arm’s reach and under constant supervision by a responsible caregiver over the age of 16 years in the pool at all times.
- Children between the ages of five and seven (inclusive) must be actively supervised by a responsible caregiver over the age of 16 years who is to be within the pool area at all times and able to provide immediate assistance.
Pool lane availability
Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool has an 6-lane pool.
Lane availability is subject to change, for further enquiries please phone 03 941 6446. To check the pool availability of our other pools, please phone 03 941 8999.
Womens Wednesdays sessions*
The facility is exclusive for women every Wednesday from 3pm to 9.30pm, to help encourage all women and girls to feel more confident in our pools. Windows will be covered for privacy and all staff poolside will be female. Learn more.
Number of lanes available for public use
| Morning | Mon 27 | Tue 28 | Wed 29 | Thu 30 | Fri 1 July | Sat 2 | Sun 3 |
| 5.30am | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 6.00am | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 6.30am | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 7.00am | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 7.30am | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 8.00am | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 8.30am | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 9.00am | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 9.30am | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| 10.00am | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 10.30am | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 11.00am | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 11.30am | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Afternoon | Mon 27 | Tue 28 | Wed 29 | Thu 30 | Fri 1 July | Sat 2 | Sun 3 |
| 12.00pm | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 12.30pm | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.00pm | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.30pm | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.00pm | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.30pm | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 3.00pm | 6 | 6 | 6* | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 3.30pm | 6 | 5 | 6* | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 4.00pm | 5 | 6 | 5* | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 4.30pm | 5 | 5 | 5* | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| 5.00pm | 4 | 5 | 5* | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| 5.30pm | 4 | 5 | 5* | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| 6.00pm | 4 | 5 | 5* | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| 6.30pm | 4 | 4 | 6* | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 7.00pm | 4 | 2 | 6* | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 7.30pm | 6 | 4 | 6* | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 8.00pm | 6 | 4 | 6* | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 8.30pm | 6 | 6 | 6* | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 9.00pm | 6 | 6 | 6* | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Multi-purpose room
The multi-purpose room is 148m2 square meters and has an adjacent kitchen for use.
Classes that feature in this room are:
- Tumbletimes(external link)
- Zumba(external link)
- Stretch and Release(external link)
- HIIT Zone(external link)
- Core Zone(external link)
The multi-purpose room can hold up to 80 people and is for hire to the community when a class isn't being held.
Bookings
For enquiries about availability and to make a booking:
- email rsubookings@ccc.govt.nz with the facility and space you wish to book, times, numbers attending and contact details.
- phone 03 941 6446.
Group fitness and aqua classes timetable
Have a look at our group fitness and aqua classes. The timetable below shows the full schedule available at Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool.