Jellie Park Recreation & Sport Centre : Christchurch City Council

Jellie Park

Location and opening hours

Opening hours

	Monday to Thursday	Friday	Weekends
Fitness centre	5.30am to 9.30pm	5.30am to 8pm	7am to 8pm
Indoor pools	5.30am to 9.30pm	5.30am to 9.30pm	7am to 8pm
Indoor hydroslide	3.30pm to 6pm	3.30pm to 6pm	12pm to 6pm
Indoor hydroslide School holiday hours	12pm to 6pm
Outdoor pools	Closed	Closed	Closed
Diving board	Closed	Closed	Closed
Outside hydroslide	Closed	Closed	Closed

Visit us

295 Ilam Road, Burnside, Christchurch
Bus: Number 120, 29 or the Orbiter

Contact us

Phone: 03 941 6888
Email: recandsport@ccc.govt.nz(external link)
Post: PO Box 73034, Christchurch 8154
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JelliePark/(external link)

Membership and fees

Head to our membership and fees page to find out how to join Jellie Park.

Facilities

Free wireless internet

Wi-fi is available while you are at Jellie Park. Talk to customer services at the centre for details.

Car parks

Free onsite car parking is available at Jellie Park. There are 7 mobility car parks available in the main car park and ramps to the main entry.

Bicycle stands

To increase your fitness bike to Jellie Park. There are free bike stands available. Make sure you have your own bike lock to secure your bike.

Café

With a view of the outdoor pools and the comings and goings in reception, Jellie Park Café (operated by Wishbone) is open Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm and Weekends 8am to 7pm. They offer a variety of healthy food including gluten free and vegetarian options. Phone 03 351 6982

Lockers

Lockers are available in the pool corridor for use. The cost to hire a locker is $2.00 for three hours.

Sauna and steam room

Talk to customer services about using the sauna and steam room.

Family picnic areas

In the summer time bring the family and make a day out of your visit. The picnic areas operate during our summer season, when outdoor pools are in operation.

Gym and fitness centre

Gym facilities

Our facilities include:

12 x technogym treadmills
12 x bike machines
4 x rowing machines
8 x cross trainers
10 x weight-resistance machines
free weights, including benches and half racks
a functional area with a frame, kettlebells and power bags
a stretching area
boxing bags/gloves
personalised fitness programmes
change rooms
showers
lockers.

Trainers

Our qualified, experienced instructors and personal trainers can guide you to your fitness goals.

Bioelectric impedance analysis (BIA) scales

BIA scales allow a more accurate way to track your progress in our fitness centres. It measures:

weight
body fat percentage
metabolic age
percentage of water weight
muscle mass
visceral fat.

The cost of this service is $20 for members and $35 for non-members.

New members have access to a full reading as part of their first and second programmes. The initial free sessions are included as part of our personal programme to new members.

Pools

Indoor pools

Our indoor pools and facilities operate year-round and includes:

eight-lane, 25-metre recreation pool (1m to 1.4m deep)
eight-lane, 25-metre sport pool (2m deep)
teaching pool
toddler pool
spa (ages 3+)
sauna and steam room (ages 16+)

Outdoor summer pools

Our outdoor pools and facilities are open during the warmer months and include:

seven-lane, 50-metre pool, plus a beach area
three-metre-deep dive well with one-metre and three-metre springboards
three hydroslides (two-speed chutes and a twister)
token-operated barbecues ($2 for 20 minutes)

Indoor and outdoor hydroslide

Preschoolers aged under five years are not allowed on the hydroslides.
Children between the ages of five and seven (inclusive) must be actively supervised by a caregiver over the age of 16 years who is to be within the pool area at all times and able to provide immediate assistance.
You must be at least 102cm tall to use the hydroslides.

Pool status and availability

While the indoor pools are often used for training and group activities, some lanes are usually available for swimming.

Bookings

For enquiries about availability and to make a booking:

email rsubookings@ccc.govt.nz with the facility and pool you wish to book, times, numbers attending and contact details.
phone 03 941 6446.

Learn to swim

Swimming lessons

We offer swimming lessons for all ages and abilities. As well as the Swimsmart programme, private lessons can be arranged.

Group fitness and short course timetable

Have a look at our group fitness and aqua classes. The timetable below shows the full schedule available at Jellie Park.

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