Swim Time: Lambton Pool Reopens for the Season

As the weather warms up, take your family to a local swim centre. Lambton Pool just reopened this week. Opening hours are Monday to Sunday from 5:30am to 6:00pm.

The other three swimming centres, Mayfield Swimming Centre, Stockton Swimming Centre and Wallsend Swimming Centre which comprise Newcastle Pools will reopen for the season just in time for the September school holidays.

Lambton Swimming Pool

Lambton Pool reopened on 21 August 2023. This popular swim centre located in Lambton Park features the aquatic playground and waterslide.

If you haven’t been for a while, you’ll notice that the waterslide is a different colour. It was replaced last year. It’s the same design, just new!

Visitors to Lambton Pool will notice significant progress on the construction of a new grandstand, which is expected to be completed by November.

With large grassed areas, barbecues and shaded seating, there’s plenty of room for social distancing. The swim centre features a 50m outdoor heated pool plus a learners and toddler’s pool.

Don’t forget to visit the kiosk hot chips and ice creams. It’s part of the tradition of going to Lambton Pool. Read the Newy with Kids review of Lambton Pool.

Mayfield Swimming Centre – Opening September School Holidays

Located in Dangar Park, Mayfield Pool features a 50m outdoor solar heated pool plus a learners pool. Check out the shark mural created by Trevor Dickinson on the side of the building. It’s a top spot to cool off and also includes playground equipment and grassy area for kids to play on when they get out of the pool.

Stop by the kiosk for some snacks or cook some food up on the barbecues. As this pool is used for school swim carnivals, there’s a fair amount of room as well as shaded seating. Read the Newy with Kids review of Mayfield Pool.

Stockton Swimming Centre – Opening September School Holidays

Located on the harbour at the end of the cycle path in Stockton, Stockton Swimming Centre is a great place to swim. Also, it’s often less busy than other local pools. It features a 50m outdoor solar heated pool plus a learners pool. There’s also playground equipment and grassy area for kids to play on when they get out of the pool. If you get hungry, Stockton Pool features a kiosk or duck out to the local butcher or IGA and cook up some food on the barbecues. Read the Newy with Kids review of Stockton Pool.

Wallsend Swimming Centre – Opening September School Holidays

Located not far from Wallsend CBD, this neighbourhood pool is a gem. It features a 50m outdoor solar heated pool plus a learners and toddler’s pool. There’s also playground equipment and grassy area for kids to play on when they get out of the pool. Bring some snags to cook up as Wallsend Pool also has barbecues and shaded seating. Don’t want to bring food? Order some instead from the kiosk. Read the Newy with Kids review of Wallsend Pool.

For more information about these pools, visit the Newcastle Pools website.