Take the opportunity to get in a swim or play at one of Council's popular swim centres or zero depth water splash parks. Ipswich residents are fortunate to have several swim centres or parks ideal for that swim, school excursion or learn to swim class. A trip to the pool or splash park is more than just a swim these days. Council swim centres and parks provide a number of facilities that make a trip a full day outing. Pack a picnic or barbecue lunch with your towel and togs and enjoy a great family fun day.
When visiting Council swim centres and zero depth water parks, please:
- Keep all dogs and other pets at home
- Respect other pool visitors and users
- Abide by the pool rules and
- Check with the pool for current admission fees.
Steps to healthy water play
Swimming and water play is fun and a great way to stay healthy and active, however sometimes germs can contaminate the water and make people sick. It’s important to remember that you share the pool or splash park water with everyone. We all have germs on our bodies which can wash off and contaminate the water. There are important steps everyone can take to make sure germs that make others sick aren’t spread.
- Be water play safe - some germs are resistant to the chemicals used in pools and at water parks.
- Don't get in if you have been sick with diarrhoea in the last two weeks.
- Shower and wash with soap beforehand to wash away the germs.
- Reports and incidents to help stop the spread.
- Don't swallow the water to help avoid the germs.
Bundamba Swim Centre
Opening days/hours - summer
- Monday to Thursday: 5.00 am - 7.30 pm
- Friday: 5.00 am - 7.00 pm
- Saturday: 5.00 am - 5.00 pm
- Sunday: 7.00 am - 5.00 pm
- Public holidays: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
- Christmas Day: CLOSED
Opening days/hours - winter
- Monday to Thursday: 5.00 am - 7.30 pm
- Friday: 5.00 am - 7.00 pm
- Saturday: 5.00 am - 1.00 pm
- Sunday: 7.00 am – 1.00 pm
- Public holidays: CLOSED
More Information
- The 50m and 25m pools remain heated through winter.
- The centre features a barbecue area for sausage sizzles and has a kiosk for drinks and light snacks.
- A Learn to Swim Program for babies through to adults is conducted at the centre.
- The swimming clubs meet every Wednesday nights from 7.00 pm during the summer season
- For further information phone Bundamba Swim Centre on (07) 3282 2801.
Georgie Conway Leichhardt Community Swim Centre
Opening days/hours - summer
- Monday - Thursday: 5:30 am - 7:00 pm
- Friday: 5:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 6:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Christmas Day: CLOSED
Opening days/hours - winter
- Monday to Friday: 5.30 am - 6.00 pm
- Saturday: 7.00 am - 12.00 pm
- Sundays and public holidays: CLOSED
More Information
- The heated pool at this centre is packed with facilities, including a children's play pool with a lazy river, mushroom fountains, spa bubbler, water cannons and beach entry, a barbecue area for a lunchtime sausage sizzle.
- A Learn to Swim Program is conducted at the centre. The swimming club meets every Friday night (during summer season only) from 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm.
- During the winter season the pool temperature is maintained at approximately 29 degrees.
- For further information phone Leichhardt Community Swim Centre on (07) 3281 8743.
Goodna Aquatic Centre
Opening days/hours - summer
- Monday to Thursday: 5.00 am - 7.30 pm
- Friday: 5.00 am - 6.00 pm
- Saturday: 6.00 am - 5.00 pm
- Sunday: 8.00 am - 5.00 pm
- Public holidays: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
- Christmas Day: CLOSED
Opening days/hours - winter
- Monday to Thursday: 5.30 am - 7.30 pm
- Friday: 5.30 am - 6.00 pm
- Saturday: 6.00 am - 1.00 pm
- Sunday: 8.00 am - 1.00 pm
- Public Holidays: CLOSED
More Information
- The centre comprises three pools: a 25m, eight-lane lap pool, 16m x 12m multi-purpose pool and a children’s play pool.
- Both the 25m and multi-purpose pools have wheelchair access ramps.
- During the winter season the temperature of the 25m pool is maintained at between 27 to 28 degrees, the multi-purpose pool 32 degrees and the children’s play pool is unheated.
- The 25m and play pools have shade sails and the 16m pool is partly enclosed.
- A Learn to Swim Program is conducted at the centre.
- Further information phone Goodna Aquatic Centre on (07) 3381 8240.
Rosewood Aquatic Centre
Opening days/hours - summer
- Monday 5:30 am - 7:00 pm
- Tuesday 5:30 am - 7:00 pm
- Wednesday 5:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Thursday 5:30 am - 7:00 pm
- Friday 5:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Saturday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sunday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Public Holidays 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
- Christmas Day: CLOSED
Opening days/hours - winter
CLOSED
The Rosewood Pool will be re-opening for the next season on 4 September.
More Information
- A Learn to Swim Program is conducted at the centre.
- For further information phone Rosewood Aquatic Centre on (07) 5464 1246.
Orion Lagoon and zero depth water parks
For information on Orion Lagoon and zero depth water parks in Ipswich visit Park Search.
Opening days/hours - Summer (September - April)
- Monday to Sunday: 5.00 am - 9.00 pm
Opening days/hours - Winter (April - August)
- Monday to Sunday: 7.00 am - 5.00 pm