Swimming Pools and Aquatic Centres in Canberra 2026, Public Pools and Leisure Centres

Swimming Pools and Aquatic Centres in Canberra 2026

Canberra has a strong aquatic infrastructure for its size, anchored by the Canberra Olympic Pool, the CISAC facility and a network of indoor leisure centres across the ACT's town centres. Swimming is popular year-round in Canberra's indoor heated facilities. sport.act.gov.au

Major Aquatic Centres in Canberra

• Canberra Olympic Pool (CISAC), Leverrier Crescent, Bruce. The ACT's primary 50-metre competition pool facility, 50m indoor pool, diving pool and warm-water pool. Home of Canberra's elite aquatic programs. (02) 6214 7888. cisac.com.au
• Tuggeranong Lakeside Leisure Centre, Anketell Street, Tuggeranong. Indoor 25m heated pool, leisure pool, gym and group fitness. Southside Canberra's main public aquatic facility. (02) 6293 4444. tuggeranongpool.com.au
• Belconnen Aquatic and Leisure Centre (BALC), Emu Bank, Belconnen. Northside Canberra's major indoor aquatic centre, 50m pool, leisure pool and gym. (02) 6253 8588. balc.com.au
• Stromlo Leisure Centre, Streeton Drive, Weston Creek. Indoor 25m heated pool serving the western suburbs.

Outdoor Pool Season in Canberra

Canberra's outdoor pools open for summer (typically October to March). The former Civic Pool site has been replaced by indoor facilities, the main outdoor option is the AIS outdoor training pool. sport.act.gov.au/facilities

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