Welcome
Combine your love of art deco architecture with your love of water. Relax and enjoy the character of Canberra’s first pool. The historic Manuka Swimming Pool was completed in 1930 and was officially opened on 26th January 1931.
The Manuka Swimming Pool is set on two hectares of grassland with ample shade provided by the many trees within the boundary.
Additions to the facilities over the years have been the toddlers wading pool in the early 1960’s and the “SS Red Duck” pirate ship playground which is a popular hangout for young kids while mum and dad enjoy a coffee from TAV’s cafe which was opened in 2012.
In 2019 the ACT Government carried out extensive upgrade works to the main pool. An important priority was to retain the original heritage design elements of the pool for all Canberrans to enjoy for years to come. Along with a new filtration plant, refurbished poolside seating and repainting of the building, the entire pool was retiled.
Opening Hours
Pool opening Saturday 31st October 2020 to Sunday 21st March 2021
Weekdays 6.30am to 7.00pm
Weekends 8.00am to 7.00pm
Public Holidays 10.00am to 6.00pm
24 December 8.00am to 4.00pm
Xmas Day Closed
26 December 10.00am to 6.00pm
28 December 10.00 am to 6.00 pm
31 December 8.00am to 5.00pm
1 January 10.00am to 6.00pm
26 January 10.00am to 6.00pm
8 March 10.00am to 6.00pm
Facilities
Outdoor 6 lane 30 meter pool
Shaded Outdoor Toddlers Pool
Expansive Shaded Grounds
Children’s Pirate Ship Playground
Cafe
