All pre-schoolers can swim for free during school hours at any Christchurch City Council pool.

All Council facilities closed – COVID-19 updates

We’ve closed all of our Council facilities until further notice, to support the Government’s fight against COVID-19.

This includes pools and recreation centres, libraries, service centres, community facilities, the Christchurch Art Gallery and all our visitor’s centres in gardens and regional parks.

It’s important to proactively look after our mental and physical wellbeing. Whilst our centres are closed you can join us for workouts from the comfort of your living room. Join our daily Facebook live fitness classes.

All payments have been automatically frozen for all members (pool, fitness, multi, and Swimsmart) including direct debits. Expiry dates on concession cards will also be extended.

Please take care, be kind to yourself and others.

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Mum swimming with pre-schooler

Who

Pre-schoolers (under five years old) and one caregiver accompanying them and those with Green Prescription holders(external link) will get free access to any Christchurch City Council swimming pool. 

When

9am to 3pm on school days.

Weekends, public holidays and school holidays are excluded.

Where

Council swimming pools.