Auckland's Best Outdoor Swimming Pools
Take the kids for a fun day out this summer at one of the BEST outdoor pools in Auckland, New Zealand.
Please check the pool’s website for daily opening hours before heading out to make sure they don’t have any closures for maintenance on the day you are planning to go.
Birkenhead Pool
Open year round
46 Mahara Avenue, Birkenhead, North Shore, Auckland
aucklandleisure.co.nz
Swim outside, even in the middle of winter in the 33.3m outdoor heated pool.
Grey Lynn Paddling Pool
Open for the summer season
Grosvenor Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland
aucklandleisure.co.nz
The paddling pool is situated next to a playground in Grey Lynn Park and is lots of fund for toddlers and young children. The pool is monitored by a trained lifeguard throughout the summer.
Lagoon Leisure and Fitness Centre
Open for the summer season from early December
Lagoon Drive, Panmure, East Auckland
ymcaauckland.org.nz
Outdoor pools, a hydroslide, diving boards, and an adventure playground – great for kids in summer. The outdoor area and gardens with barbecues and shaded picnic tables are great for family picnics and functions.
Massey Park Aquatic Centre
Outdoor pool is open for the summer season only
2 Ron Keat Dr, Papakura, South Auckland
www.clmnz.co.nz/masseypark
The indoor pools have an African Jungle theme with a wave pool beach area and a lazy river. In summer there is a heated 50m outdoor pool for swimming laps and two small pools for the little kids.
Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Pool
Open in summer from December to March
14 Waddon Place, Mangere, South Auckland
aucklandleisure.co.nz
Indoor and outdoor pools There is a learner’s pool and a toddler’s splash pool outside. There are five outdoor pools, including a 2.6m “bombing” pool and hydroslides.
Onehunga War Memorial Pool
Jellicoe Park, off Quadrant Rd, Onehunga
Open for the summer season
www.ymcaauckland.org.nz
Outdoor pools with waterslides, diving boards, children’s water toys and barbecues on the grass area.
Papatoetoe Centennial Pool
Outdoor pool open from December to March
Indoor pool open all year
25R Sutton Crescent, Papatoetoe, Auckland
Papatoetoecentennialpools
Thermal water indoor and outdoor pools. Gentle slope beach area for small children and two water slides for the older kids.
Parakai Springs
Open all year
150 Parkhurst Road, Parakai, Auckland
www.parakaisprings.co.nz
Thermal water indoor and outdoor pools. Gentle slope beach area for small children and two water slides for the older kids.
Parnell Baths
Open for the summer season
Judges Bay Rd, Parnell, Central Auckland
www.clmnz.co.nz/parnellbaths
Parnell’s 60m salt water pool is a one-of-a-kind in Auckland. There are hot pools, loungers, and a grassy picnic area with views of the harbour and Rangitoto.
Point Erin Pools
Open for the summer season
Shelley Beach Rd, Herne Bay, Auckland
www.clmnz.co.nz/pt-erin-pool
Views of the harbour bridge, lots of trees and grass areas for a picnic. Walk in beach style pool entrance which is great for the little kids. A diving well, hydroslides, toddlers pool, family spa pool, basketball and volleyball court.
Totara Park Pool
Open only in summer from December to March
Wairere Rd, Manurewa, South Auckland
aucklandleisure.co.nz
Situated next to one of the city’s biggest urban bush parks, Totara Park Pool offers great fun in the sun and is situated in an idyllic environment. With a lap/leisure pool and a toddlers’ pool, the complex is popular with community and school parties.
