Work out and have fun at the same time. We have a range of pools, gym equipment and group fitness classes to suit all fitness levels.
Check the current facility status before you toro-visit.
Bookings are essential for group fitness and adult kautāhoe-swimming lessons. Secure your spot. No booking is required to use the hōpua-pool and fitness centre.
Ngā mihi. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Address: 295 Ilam Road, Burnside, Christchurch
Phone: 03 941 6888
Email: recandsport@ccc.govt.nz
Post: PO Box 73034, Christchurch 8154
Facebook: facebook.com/ChChRecSport (external link)
Bus: Number 120, 29 or the Orbiter
The last entry to the pool is 15 minutes before closing. Please be ready to leave the facility by the closing time.
Monday to Thursday | Friday | Weekends and public holidays | |
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 | Midday to 6pm |
Outdoor pools | Closed until summer | ||
Outdoor diving board | Closed until summer | ||
Outdoor aqua jogging | Closed until summer | ||
Outdoor hydroslide | Closed until summer |
Wi-fi is available while you are at Jellie Park. Talk to Customer Experience at the centre for details.
Free onsite car parking is available at Jellie Park. There are seven mobility car parks available in the main car park and ramps to the main entry.
Visit the Active Health website(external link) for more information.
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.
With a view of the outdoor pools and the comings and goings in reception, Jellie Park Café (operated by Red Café) 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 are available in the pool corridor for use. The cost to hire a locker is $2.00 for three hours.
Relax and unwind in our poolside spa, sauna and steam room. Access is included in pool admission fees.
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.
Our facilities include:
Our qualified, experienced instructors and personal trainers can guide you to your fitness goals.
BIA scales allow a more accurate way to track your progress in our fitness centres. It measures:
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.
While the indoor pools are often used for training and group activities, some lanes are usually available for swimming.
Our indoor pools and facilities operate year-round and include:
Hoists are available for accessible entry to all pools. Please speak to our friendly lifeguards to use the hoists.
The steam room and sauna are wheelchair accessible.
Our outdoor pools and facilities are open during the warmer months and include:
For enquiries about availability and to make a booking:
We offer swimming lessons for all ages and abilities. As well as the Swimsmart programme, private lessons can be arranged.
Jellie Park has an eight-lane 2-metre-deep sport pool and an eight-lane shallower recreation pool.
Depending on availability and demand at Jellie Park, lanes will be allocated to aqua jogging, lane swimming and leisure activities. When there are deep lanes available at off-peak times, there will be a minimum of one lane dedicated to aqua jogging.
Please call 03 941 6446 or email rsebookings@ccc.govt.nz for more up-to-date information or to hire pool space.
At peak times, lane space may be booked for aqua classes, swim education classes and other bookings. Lanes will be available for leisure and lane swimming, but the pool is likely to be busier during the following times.
The sport pool is generally unavailable for public swimming from 4pm on weekdays and there is no aqua jogging available from this time.
Morning | Afternoon | |
Monday | 5.30am to 7.30am | 4pm to 9.30pm |
Tuesday | 5.30am to 7.30am | 4pm to 9.30pm |
Wednesday | 6am to 9am | 4pm to 9.30pm |
Thursday | 5.30am to 7am | 4pm to 9.30pm |
Friday | 5.30am to 7.30am | 4pm to 9.30pm |
Saturday | Check the facility status page(external link) for upcoming events. | |
Sunday | Check the facility status page(external link) for upcoming events. |
Morning | Afternoon | |
Monday | 9.30am to 1.30pm | 3.30pm to 8pm |
Tuesday | 9.30am to 1.30pm | 3.30pm to 8pm |
Wednesday | 7am to 2pm | 3.30pm to 8pm |
Thursday | 8.30am to 2pm | 3.30pm to 8pm |
Friday | 8.30am to 2pm | 3.30pm to 9pm |
Saturday | 8.30am to 6pm | 8.30am to 6pm |
Sunday | 9.30am to midday | 3.30pm to 7pm |
Please see the group fitness and aqua timetable below.
Have a look at our group fitness and aqua classes. The timetable below shows the full schedule available at Jellie Park.
If you want to give us a suggestion, compliment or complaint, you can provide feedback.