Due to a scheduled World Pride event taking place on Friday 3 March, Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool will open at 1:30pm. 

Learn more

Join us at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre on Saturday 27 August. FREE entry for non-members all day! PLUS giveaways, special offers and more...

Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre is celebrating its 15 year anniversary this month!

The 50m pool has re-opened (Sunday 9 July) 

View carnival schedule

It is important to check lane availability via our website and plan your visit accordingly.

Term 1 is school carnival season

The pool will re-open as normal on Saturday 25 March. 

Due to urgent maintenance, the 50m pool at Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool will be closed on Friday 24 March.

Learn more about opening weekend offers and activities

Welcome to the 2023/24 swim season!

Become a 360 member today, and for a limited time we'll waive the joining fee. 

Make 2023 your healthiest and happiest year ever!

Due to scheduled required maintenance, the program pool will be closed from Monday 30 October to Saturday 4 November.

Directions

We encourage patrons to use alternate methods of transport during this period. 

Due to scheduled events taking place from Friday 17 November to Sunday 19 November, Mrs Macquarie's Road - Northern Loop will be closed from 12:30pm Friday 17 November until 11:59pm Sunday 19 November.

Submit an enquiry

Please be aware we are currently having issues with our phone lines. If you need to contact a centre, please submit an enquiry through the website.

Phone Systems Down

Members must show their 360 card to access Ms Macquaries Road 

Access to Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool is limited to 360 members only on New Year's Eve.

View Opening Hours

Please note alternate operating hours will be in place over the Easter long weekend.

Extended opening hours commencing on Saturday 1 October

The 25m pool remains open for lap swimming. 

The indoor aqua play, 50m pool and hydrotherapy pool are currently closed. 

Complete survey

Complete this 10 minute survey and help us understand how you use the centre. 

Share your feedback!

Please be advised due to a scheduled swimming event, 2 x 50m lanes will be available to the public between 5:00 to 8:00pm on Thursday 19 October

Lane availability will be limited from 6pm on Wednesday 16 November due to a charity event taking place. 

Join us on Saturday 3 December, for an action-packed day to celebrate the start of Summer.

Free entry to our Summer open day!

Due to scheduled maintenance, the lift will be unavailable between 12:30 - 1:30pm on Monday 20 November. 

Learn more 

The City of Sydney is home to five other aquatic and leisure centres.

The 2022/23 season has now concluded and will re-open on September 1, 2023. 

View holiday opening hours 

Please note opening hours may differ over the Christmas to New Year holiday period. 

Changes to opening hours over the holiday period

Find out more

Find out when our services and programs will be open over the Christmas and new year period.

Summer holiday service changes 

View opening hours

The leisure pool is closed until further notice. 

The 20m leisure pool is currently closed. 

Apply today

Free access to all facilities, costs waived on essential training and qualifications and flexible working roster to suit your schedule. 

Secure your Summer job with us today!

Join today

Available for a limited time only. Terms and conditions apply. 

Free entry | Prizes and giveaways | Fun for the whole family!

Book a class

Join us for a series of cycle classes to #DOitforCancer

Six things to do at the City of Sydney pools this school holidays!    

Participate in a range of fitness activities sure to leave you sweating and smiling!

Enquire  today

Accelerate the development of your child's skills in water. 

First Lap voucher program will expire on June 30, 2023

Become a 360 member today, and you'll go into the draw for a 

your membership fees waived for six months

Redeem offer

For a limited time all new enrolments receive a

*Eligibility criteria applies, see terms and conditions.

To continue to improve our services and customer experience, we invite you to complete a short 10 minute survey.

Extra classes | Refreshments | Prizes and giveaways

Free entry for Senior Card holder's during the festival period. 

Attend any group fitness class from now till January 8, 2023 for your chance to train free for two weeks!

Join us at our open day for trans and gender diverse people

Join us for our 15 year anniversary celebration!

Enquire now

Accelerate your child's skills in the water

View timetable

Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre

Register your interest in Basketball, Futsal, Volleyball or Netball.

Join now

Join today, and pay nothing for the first 2 weeks

Expression of interest

We're looking for lifeguards, swim teachers and customer service officers. 

Sign up now!

Terms and conditions apply. Limited time only.

Click here

Secure you spot

For the first 50 students who enrol in November

Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool

Join us on Saturday 9 December for an action-packed day to celebrate the start of Summer!

Free entry to our Summer Open Day

Stretch, meditate and unwind, while taking in one of Sydney's most beautiful waterside views.

Join us at a Yoga and Pilates class this season

Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool will re-open on Friday 1 September 2023

2023/24 season re-opening

The 2022/23 season will conclude on Sunday 30 April, 2023. 

End-of-season approaching at Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool

Join us on Saturday 3 December, for an action-packed day to celebrate the start of Summer. 

Free entry to our Summer open day! 

Major road closures will occur in and around The Domain on Saturday 15 October.

Upcoming road closure 

Looking for something to do this school holidays? There's plenty on offer at Sydney's six world-class pools. 

Six things to do at the City of Sydney pools this school holidays

Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool’s 2021/22 season will conclude on Saturday April 30. The pool will remain closed from Sunday 1 May and re-open Thursday 1 September, 2022.

2021/22 season end approaching at Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool

Our GOswim program is concluding at our outdoor pools soon. Our team can help you transfer to an indoor pool.  

Seasonal swimming lessons are coming to an end

February is a month full of school swimming carnivals, and these may impact lane availability across our pools

It's swimming carnival season 

We are seeking a new Poolside Café operator

Personal training

Hydrotherapy pool

Opening soon

Yoga

Functional training

Wellness and Aqua classes

Indoor swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Indoor sports stadium

Outdoor sports field

Squads

Sauna and steam room

SwimFit

Fitness centre

Personalised fitness and wellness program

Cafe

Fitness classes

Creche

Learn to swim

Sunday 24 December 2023 (Christmas Eve)

Monday 25 December 2023 (Christmas Day)

Tuesday 26 December 2023 (Boxing Day)

Sunday 31 December 2023 (New Year's Eve)

Monday 1 January 2024 (New Year's Day)

Summer holidays

Oh Boy (daily)

Café

Centre

Public holidays

Closed

The Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool is a health and recreation facility providing customers with fitness classes, aquatic activity, relaxation and a space to socialise while being surrounded by the breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour.

Leisure Pool (daily)

Hydrotherapy Pool (daily*)

Fitness centre (weekends)

Air gym (weekdays)

Air gym (weekends)

Facilities

Weekends

Public Holidays

School Holidays (Weekdays)

Wave Pool

Centre (individual facilities may vary)

In the heart of Sydney CBD near St Mary’s Cathedral, Cook and Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre provides world-class swimming, fitness, sporting and recreational facilities, as well as an outdoor training area within a picturesque parkland setting.

Cook + Phillip Park Pool

Fitness Centre (daily)

Fitness Centre

Outdoor Leisure Pool

Indoor Aqua Play (daily)

Hydrotherapy Pool (daily)*

Aquatic facilities

Sunday 25 December 2023 (Christmas Day)

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

Hydrotherapy Pool Closed

Crèche (Monday - Saturday) 

Gunyama Park Café (Daily)

Other facilities 

Inspired by Sydney’s famous ocean swimming spots, a 360 card at Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre offers great swimming and fitness experiences.

Program Pool (Weekdays)

Program Pool (Weekday evenings)

Program Pool (Weekends AM)

Program Pool (Weekends PM)

Fitness Centre (weekends)

Sauna and Steam Room (daily)

Named in honour of five-time Gold Medal winning champion, Ian Thorpe, this iconic $40 million facility shaped in the form of a distinctive wave features three indoor heated pools and a spa, health club with an extensive cardio and weights area, spin room and group fitness studio, and a sauna and steam room to enjoy all year round.

Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

Positano By The Pool (weekdays)

Positano By The Pool (weekends)

Summer holidays 

Set in the heart of Sydney next to Central train station, Prince Alfred Park Pool is the ideal location for you to relax and recharge your batteries. This iconic facility offers a state of the art 50m lap pool, toddlers splash pad and a large shaded area. 

Prince Alfred Park Pool

Victoria Park Pool is an oasis in the middle of a tranquil, nine-hectare park. As well as a 50m heated outdoor pool, the centre boasts a gym and popular cafe.

What’s happening at Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool

Free entry to our Summer Open Day

Join us at a Yoga and Pilates class this season

2023/24 season re-opening

End-of-season approaching at Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool

Free entry to our Summer open day!

Upcoming road closure

Six things to do at the City of Sydney pools this school holidays

2021/22 season end approaching at Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool

Seasonal swimming lessons are coming to an end

It's swimming carnival season

We are seeking a new Poolside Café operator

Back to school and back to the pool

Kids aqua play returns!

Important information regarding the re-opening of outdoor pools in City of Sydney

Important information for fitness passport users