Our pools are available for lap swimming, aqua aerobics classes, swimming lessons and warm water low impact exercise. All aquatic areas are patrolled by qualified lifeguards.
Swimming is fantastic for all-round health and fitness and activity for the whole family. Cool off on a hot day, join in our aqua aerobics, host a children's party, or just enjoy the fitness benefits of regular swimming.
View our aquatic membership and casual aquatic prices.
Warm water exercise pool
Our indoor warm water exercise pool is heated to 34 degrees. Perfect for rehabilitation, recovery sessions, gentle water exercise, gentle exercise classes, swimming lessons and general use. It features an industry-leading access hoist to gently transport a person into the pool.
Indoor pool
Our 25 metre heated indoor lap and recreation pool is available year-round for lap swimming, aqua aerobics, swimming lessons and aqua play. Enjoy the health benefits of swimming in all seasons at Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre.
Toddler pool
Our heated indoor toddler pool is suitable for young children and toddler play all year round. Have fun and build your child's confidence around the water.
Outdoor pool
Our 25 metre outdoor pool is available seven days a week. During the months of June - August the outdoor pool closes for a period in the middle of the day. Please refer to our opening hours for up to date information.
Spa and sauna*
Our indoor pool hall has two spas and one sauna.
- You must be over 18 to enter
- Please ensure you are wearing a wristband
- Patrons are required to sit on a towel when using the sauna
- Time limits of 15 minutes are recommended for safety
*Sauna closure
Please note that the sauna is currently closed for maintenance. We expect the sauna to reopen mid-2025.
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Watch Around Water policy information
YMCA Victoria is a Watch Around Water endorsed aquatic safety organisation. Watch Around Water is a set of industry guidelines that outline the minimum supervision requirements of young children at aquatic venues.
We have followed the Watch Around Policy (outlined below) in our centre since 1 September 2019.Children under five years old
- All children must be accompanied into the centre by a person over the age of 17 and be supervised within arms’ reach at all times in the water.
- All children must wear a pink wristband supplied by YMCA staff to help identify their age while swimming.
- Children will not be admitted without a full fee paying parent/guardian who must also be in the water at all times.
- Groups will not be admitted entry where the number of parents/guardians supervising a group of children under five years exceeds the ratio of 1:2.
Children under 10 years old
- All children under the age of 10 must be accompanied into the centre by a person over the age of 17.
- All children must be actively supervised by an adult over the age of 18 at all times. The adult must have a clear and active view of the child with no physical or structural barriers between them (this includes tech and devices
- such as mobile phones).
- All children must wear a yellow wristband supplied by YMCA staff to help identify their age while swimming.
- Groups will not be admitted entry where the number of parents/guardians supervising a group of children under 10 years exceeds the ratio of 1:4.
Birthday parties
- All children under the age of 10 must be accompanied into the centre by a person over the age of 17 and handed over to the supervision of the birthday party leader (staff member).
- All birthday party participants must wear a blue wristband and an age-based wristband (pink or yellow) to identify their participation in a party.
- The adult guardian of the birthday party child must remain accessible and actively supervise the group at all times.
- At the conclusion of the birthday party, children will remain in the supervision of the birthday party leader and supervising parent until physically handed over to their supervising parent/guardian.
For more information visit the Watch Around Water website.