Our leisure pool is getting a new toy installed. During the closure period, we encourage you to use the other pools at Pioneer, the leisure pools at Jellie Park and Tairoa QEII, or our outdoor summer pools.
| Monday to Thursday | Friday | Weekends and public holidays | |
| Fitness centre | 5.30am to 9.30pm | 5.30am to 8pm | 7am to 7pm |
| Indoor pools | 5.30am to 9.30pm | 5.30am to 9.30pm | 7am to 8pm |
75 Lyttelton Street, Somerfield, Christchurch
Bus: The Orbiter
Phone: (03) 941 6888
Email: recandsport@ccc.govt.nz
Post: PO Box 73034, Christchurch 8154
Head to our membership and fees page to find out how to join Pioneer.
Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre offers everything from family fun in the well-equipped indoor pools to a multi-purpose gym and fitness centre.
Pioneer is also home to a sports stadium and the Southern Centre.
Wifi is available while you are at Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre. Talk to customer services at the centre for details.
Free onsite car parking is available at Pioneer, we have 7 mobility car parks available.
To increase your fitness bike to Pioneer. There are free bike stands available. Make sure you have your own bike lock to secure your bike.
Pioneer cafe is open seven days a week from 8.30am to 5pm serving a great selection of food and beverages. Phone 03 337 8014
Lockers are available in the changing rooms and pool area for use. Enquire at reception for details.
Relax and unwind in our pool side sauna or spa, access is included in pool admission fees.
A variety of basketball, netball, volleyball and badminton courts are available for hire.
There are two rooms available for hire at Pioneer Recreation & Sport centre. The rooms are best used for activities such as table tennis, martial arts, dance, birthday parties or holiday programmes.
For enquiries about availability and to make a court or room booking:
Our gym facilities are regularly updated and maintained to ensure the best training environment for users. Our highly qualified personal trainers help you achieve your fitness goals.
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 weight, body fat percentage, metabolic age, percentage of water weight, muscle mass and 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.
At Pioneer, we offer loads of fun in our indoor pools and swimming lessons for all ages. From babies to adult learners, we help you make the most of the water throughout the year.
Our indoor pools facilities include:
At least two lanes are usually available for general swimming, including during Aqua Fit classes and Swimsmart lessons. Class and lesson times can vary from term to term. Contact us on 03 941 8999 to check pool availability.
We offer swimming lessons for all ages and abilities.
As well as the Swimsmart programme, private lessons can be arranged.
The indoor stadium is 2150 square meters and features a wooden sprung floor.
The stadium features:
Sports bleaches are for hire and can hold up to 540 people, the stadium is bookable for expos and large sporting competitions and has a maximum capacity of 800 people.
The Pioneer indoor stadium is also home to Gymnastics programmes such as Tumbletimes, Pre-School Gymnastics and Kiwi Gym Fun.
For enquiries about availability and to make a booking:
The Southern Centre uses innovative lighting and sound technology that allows participants to explore and create at the touch of a switch.
It is a unique facility with the ability to cater for the needs of the individual, empowering them to choose their own environment, make changes and control their leisure time.
The Southern Centre sensory room is located on the first floor at Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre, and is a partnership that incorporates the Council and The Southern Centre Charitable Trust.
Have a look at our group fitness and aqua classes. The timetable below shows the full schedule available at Pioneer.
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