Check the current status of Christchurch City Council public pools.
Due to reduced COVID-19 capacity, we are experiencing a higher than normal demand for pool visits resulting in wait times.
To help you plan your visit and avoid an extended wait, please check our pools current capacity. We update this information regularly.
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.
Check opening hours(external link) and lane availability(external link). Approximate wait times: Open with reduced capacity No leisure space available due to lessons as below: Open with reduced capacity Check opening and hydroslide operating hours(external link) and lane availability(external link). Approximate wait times: Updated 4.00pm, 29 November 2021 Closed until 1/12/2021 Open Open with reduced capacity Open Available for aqua jogging during pool opening hours Open No leisure area available for free play Open with reduced capacity Open with reduced capacity of 12 people Open with reduced capacity of 5 people Check opening and hydroslide operating hours(external link) and lane availability(external link). Approximate wait times: Updated 1.30pm, 29th November 2021 Open with reduced capacity Open with reduced capacity 30 minutes wait for leisure pool Open with reduced capacity Check opening and hydroslide operating hours(external link) and lane availability(external link). Approximate wait times: Updated: 5:25pm, 29th November 2021 Open with reduced capacity, please expect wait times Open with reduced capacity, please expect wait times Open with reduced capacity, please expect wait times November 29th: No lane swimming from 4pm till 9:30pm. No aqua-jogging from 7pm till 9:30pm Check opening hours(external link) and lane availability(external link). Approximate wait times: Updated 5:00pm, 29 November 2021 Open with reduced capacity Open with reduced capacity Open with reduced capacity The teach pool will be reduced between 10am to 1pm due to Swimsmart Lessons Currently no wait time Open daily between 11.30am and 7pm Currently no wait time Open daily between 11.30am and 7pm Approximate wait times: Updated: 5:30pm, 29th November 2021 Open with reduced capacity. Open daily between 11.30am to 7pm Open, running under temperature and reduced capacity. Open daily between 11.30am and 7pm
Graham Condon Recreation and Sport Centre
Current pool wait time
Updated 6.15pm, 29 November 2021
Lane pool
Open with reduced capacity
Spa pool
Open with reduced capacity
Teach pool
Toddler Pool
Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre
Current pool wait times
Indoor hydroslide
Outdoor hydroslide
Outdoor pool
Outdoor dive pool
Recreation pool
Sauna
Closed due to Covid-19 Alert Level restrictions
Spa pool
Closed due to Covid-19 Alert Level restrictions
Sport pool
Steam room
Closed due to Covid-19 Alert Level restrictions
Teach pool
Toddler pool
Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre
Current pool wait times
Lane pool
Leisure pool
Sauna
Closed due to Covid-19 Alert Level restrictions
Steam room
Closed due to Covid-19 Alert Level restrictions
Spa pool
Teach pool
Unavailable
Taiora QEII Recreation and Sport Centre
Current pool wait times
Hydrotherapy pool
Hydroslide and wet playground
Lane pool
Leisure pool
Open with reduced capacity. Please expect wait times
Sauna
Closed due to Covid-19 Alert Level restrictions
Steam room
Closed due to Covid-19 Alert Level restrictions
Spa pool
Open with reduced capacity, please expect wait times
Toddler pool
Open with reduced capacity, please expect wait times
Teach pool
Swimming lessons only, currently. Closed to the public till 6pm
Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool
Current pool capacity
Lane pool
Manu pool
Spa pool
Open with reduced capacity
Teach pool
Toddler pool and wet deck
Open with reduced capacity
Te Hāpua Halswell Outdoor Pools
Outdoor pool
Toddler pool
Waltham Outdoor Pools
Current pool wait times
Outdoor pool
Toddler pool