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. 

Check opening hours(external link).

Check opening hours. 

Status may change at short notice due to staff availability.

Fitness Centre Pool closed

Closed

The Fitness Centre is closed from Monday 19 September until Monday 3 October 2022 for a refit and to create a new Revl Group Training Zone.

See the group fitness timetable(external link) for the status of group fitness classes at other Recreation and Sport Centres. 
Sports Hall Pool open

Open

Bookings essential.
Current pool wait time Pool open

Approximate wait times:

  • Toddler pool: 0 minutes
  • Teach pool: 0 minutes
  • Lane pool:0 minutes
  • Aqua jogging: 0 minutes
  • Spa pool: 0 minutes

Updated 9.45am, Monday 26 September
Lane pool Pool open

Open
Spa pool Pool open Open
Teach pool Pool open

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

  • Monday to Friday, 3.30pm to 6.30pm
  • Saturday, 8am to 12.30pm
Toddler pool Pool open Open
Inflatable obstacle course Pool open

The inflatable obstacle course is in the main pool on Sundays from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Please check this page before you come to ensure we have it in place.

 

Check opening hours. 

Updated 3.30pm, Tuesday 27 September​

Fitness centre Open

Open

See the group fitness timetable(external link) for the status of group fitness classes.
Indoor aqua jogging Open

Available today from 5.30am to 4.00pm

Check lane availability(external link).
Indoor hydroslide Open

Open

Operating hours:

  • Monday to Friday, 3.30pm to 6pm
  • Weekends, public holidays and school holidays, midday to 6pm
Recreation pool Open

Open

Check lane availability(external link).
Sauna  Open

Open

Will close daily from approximately 11.15am to 11.45am to be cleaned.
Spa pool Open

Open  

Will close daily from approximately 11.15am to 11.45am to be cleaned.
Sport pool Open

Open.

Available for public swimming from 7.30am - 4.00pm

Check lane availability(external link)
Steam room Open

Open

Will close daily from approximately 11.15am to 11.45am to be cleaned.
Teach pool Open

Open

  • Monday to Friday 2pm to 3.30pm
  • Saturday 2pm to 8pm
  • Sunday all day until 6pm

Check with reception as these times may change each day.
Toddler pool Open Open
Inflatable obstacle course Caution The next available date is to be confirmed.
Outdoor hydroslide Pool closed Closed. Reopens on 12 November 2022.
Outdoor pool Pool closed Closed. Reopens on 12 November 2022.
Outdoor dive pool Pool closed Closed. Reopens on 12 November 2022.

 

Check opening hours.

Status may change at short notice due to staff availability.

Fitness centre Open

Open

See the group fitness timetable(external link) for the status of group fitness classes.
Southern Centre Open

Open

Bookings essential.
Stadium Open Open
Current pool wait times Open

Approximate wait times:

  • Lane pool: 0 minutes
  • Spa pool: 0 minutes
  • Leisure pool: 0 minutes

Updated 5.30 am Tuesday 27  September
Lane pool Open

Open

Check lane availability(external link).
Leisure pool Open Open
Sauna Open Open
Steam room Open Open
Spa pool Open Open
Teach pool Open Open for swim smart lessons. 

 

Check opening hours.

Status may change at short notice due to staff availability. 

Fitness centre Pool open

Open

See the group fitness timetable(external link) for the status of group fitness classes.
Current pool wait times Pool open

Approximate wait times:

  • Leisure pool: 0 minutes
  • Toddler pool: 0 minutes
  • Teach pool: 0 minutes
  • Lane swimming: 0 minutes
  • Aqua jogging: 0 minutes
  • Hydrotherapy: o minutes
  • Spa: 0 minutes

Updated:3.30pm, Tuesday 27 September
Hydrotherapy pool Pool open Open
Hydroslide and wet playground Caution

Hydroslide closed today

Wet playground open as usual

Hydroslide operating hours:

  • Monday to Friday, 3.30pm to 6pm
  • Weekends and Public holidays, 10am to 6pm
Inflatable obstacle course Pool closed

Check back on Sunday for the next inflatable session

 
Lane pool ​Pool open Open
Leisure pool Pool open Open
Sauna Pool open Open
Steam room Pool open Open
Spa pool Pool open Open
Toddler pool Open Open
Teach pool Open Open

 

Check opening hours.(external link)

Status may change at short notice due to staff availability.

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

Approximate wait times: 

  • Leisure area: 0 minutes
  • Teach pool: 0 minutes
  • Toddler pool and wet deck: 0 minutes
  • Lane pool: 0 minutes
  • Aqua jogging: 0 minutes
  • Spa pool: 0 minutes
  • Manu pool: 0 minutes

Updated 3.47 pm, Tuesday 27th September
Lane pool Open

Open
Manu pool Open

Open; 8am to 8pm
Spa pool Open Open
Teach pool Open Open
Toddler pool and wet deck Open Open
Inflatable obstacle course Closed

Closed

The inflatable obstacle course is in the pool on:

  • Saturday 1pm to 3pm 
  • Sunday 12:30 pm to 3pm 

Please check this page before you come to ensure we have it in place.
Weka community room Open Open 

 

Norman Kirk Memorial Summer Pool will reopen on 12 November 2022.

Outdoor pool Closed

Closed 
Paddling pool Closed

Closed 

Te Hāpua Halswell Summer Pool will be open 12 November 2022 to 26 March 2023.

Outdoor pool Closed

Closed
Toddler pool Closed Closed 
Hydroslide Closed

Closed

Waltham outdoor pools will be open 12 November 2022 to 26 March 2023.

Outdoor pool Closed

Closed 
Toddler pool Closed

Closed 
Hydroslide  Closed

Closed

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