Check the current status of Christchurch Recreation and Sport facilities.

Regular pool bookings are not listed here, please confirm with the centre or pool, or see below for the current pool status.

In the event of a pool closure, Swimsmart lessons will still run unless you are contacted directly.

Cowles Stadium Open

Open

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Updated 7.48am, Saturday 3 June 2023

Fitness Centre Open Open. View the group fitness timetable(external link) 
Sports Hall Open Open. Bookings essential
Lane pool Open

Open but very busy due to lane bookings

Limited space is available between 8.30am and 12.30pm on Saturday due to swimming lessons. 

Only one swimming lane is available Wednesday and Thursday between 8.30am and 9.30am till the end of June due to school bookings. 

Spa pool Open Open
Teach pool Open

Open

The teach pool is unavailable due to lessons during the following times in term time:

  • Monday to Friday 3.30pm to 6.30pm
  • Saturday 8am to 12.30pm
  • Sunday 8am to 12.30pm
Toddler pool Open Open
Inflatable obstacle course Open Available in the main pool on Sundays from 12.30pm to 2.30pm

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Updated 7am Saturday 3 June 2023.

Fitness centre Open Open. View the group fitness timetable(external link).
Indoor aqua jogging Open

Open

Available today 9am-2:45pm (2 lanes) & 5:15pm-8:00pm (2 lanes)

Indoor hydroslide Open

Open 12pm-6pm   

Recreation pool Open Open
Sauna Open Open 
Spa pool Open

Open

Will close daily from approximately 11.15am until 11.45am to be cleaned.

Sport pool Open

Open

Available for public swimming 8:30am-2:45pm & 5:15pm- 8:00pm

Steam room Open

Open

Will close daily from approximately 11.15am until 11.45am to be cleaned.

Teach pool Open

Open

Please ask reception for availability.

Toddler pool Open

Open

Inflatable obstacle course Closed Not available today
Outdoor hydroslide Closed Closed for the season. Reopening November 2023 
Outdoor pool Closed Closed for the season. Reopening November 2023
Outdoor dive pool Closed Closed for the season. Reopening November 2023 

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Updated 7.00 am Saturday 3rd June 2023

Fitness Centre Open Open - View the group fitness timetable(external link).
Southern Centre Open Open
Stadium Open Open
Lane pool Open

Open

On Mondays and Thursdays from 9.10am to 9.55am there is only one lane available for general swimming due to Aqua Fit classes.

Leisure pool Open Open
Sauna Open Open. Daily cleaning at 2.50pm.
Steam room Open Open. Daily cleaning at 2.30pm.
Spa pool Open Open
Teach pool Open Open

 

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Updated 8.42 am, Saturday 3rdJune 2023.

Wait times Caution

Current wait times:

  • Hydrotherapy pool: 0 minutes
  • Leisure pool: 0 minutes
  • Toddlers pool: CLOSED - Open time to be confirmed
  • Spa pool: 0 minutes
  • Sauna: 0 minutes
  • Steam room: 0 minutes
  • Teach pool: 0 minutes
  • Lane pool: 0 minutes
Fitness centre Open Open. View the group fitness timetable(external link).
Hydrotherapy pool Open

Open.

On Thursdays, we have Aqua Gentle classes at 10.40am and 1pm.

Hydroslide and wet playground Open

Open;

Usual Hydroslide hours:

  • Monday to Friday 3.30pm to 6pm
  • Weekends and School Holidays 10am to 6pm
Inflatable obstacle course Caution Please check back on the weekend to see if inflatables will be in use.
Leisure Pool Open Open
Lane Pool Open Open
Sauna Open Open
Spa Open Open
Steam Room Open Open
Toddler Pool Caution CLOSED - Open time to be confirmed
Teach Pool Open Open

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Updated 7.13 am Saturday 03 June 2023.

Fitness classes Open Open. See the group fitness timetable(external link).
Current pool wait times Caution

Current wait times:

  • Leisure area: 0 minutes
  • Teach pool: 0 minutes
  • Toddler pool: 0 minutes
  • Lane swimming: 0 minutes
  • Aqua jogging: 0 minutes 
  • Spa pool: 0 minutes
  • Manu pool: 0 minutes
Lane pool Caution

Open

12.30pm to 3.30pm; No lane swimming or aqua jogging available.

Manu pool Open

Open; 8am - 8pm

Spa pool Open Open
Teach pool Caution

Open

8.30am to 1pm; reduced capacity due to swimsmart lessons.

Toddler pool and wet deck Open Open
Inflatable obstacle course Pool closed

Closed; Opening today 1pm to 3pm.

Weka community room Open Open

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Outdoor pool Pool closed

Closed for the season. Reopening November 2023

Paddling pool Pool closed

Closed for the season. Reopening November 2023

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Outdoor pool Pool closed

Closed for the season. Reopening November 2023

Toddler pool Pool closed

Closed for the season. Reopening November 2023

Hydroslide Pool closed

Closed for the season. Reopening November 2023

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Outdoor pool Pool closed

Closed for the season. Reopening November 2023

Toddler pool Pool closed

Closed for the season. Reopening November 2023

Hydroslide  Pool closed

Closed for the season. Reopening November 2023

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