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.
Parnell Baths
Open for the summer season from Sat 4 Dec 2021
Judges Bay Rd, Parnell, Central Auckland
www.clmnz.co.nz/parnell-baths
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.
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 six lane 33.3m outdoor heated pool. There is also a smaller learners pool.
Grey Lynn Paddling Pool
Open for the summer season from late December to 14 February 2022.
Grosvenor Street, Grey Lynn Park, Grey Lynn, Auckland
aucklandleisure.co.nz
The paddling pool is situated next to a playground in Grey Lynn Park and is lots of fun for toddlers and young children who can’t swim with a maximum depth of 75cm. There are covered shade sails over the pool and the pool is monitored by a trained lifeguard when it is open in summer. Plus there is the fun Grey Lynn Park kids playground right next to the fenced pool.
Point Erin Pools
Open for the summer season from Fri 3 Dec 2021
Shelley Beach Rd, Herne Bay, Central Auckland
www.clmnz.co.nz/pt-erin-pool
Large 33 metre walk in beach style pool entrance which is great for the little kids and family fun. A 3m deep diving pool with diving boards to jump off or slide into. There is a family spa heated to 35 degrees. Plus there is a basketball court and volleyball court and you can hire tubes to float on. Point Erin Pool has views of the harbour bridge, lots of trees and grass areas for a picnic to make it a fun family day out.
Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Pool
Open in summer from December to March
14 Waddon Place, Mangere, South Auckland
aucklandleisure.co.nz
The leisure centre has both indoor and outdoor pools and a splashpad. There are five outdoor pools including an outdoor learner’s pool, outdoor toddler’s splash pool, 2.6 metre deep dedicated “bombing” pool and a hydroslide.
Lagoon Leisure Pool 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 Pool
Outdoor pool is open for the summer season only from 3 December 2021.
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.
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.
Onehunga War Memorial Pool
Jellicoe Park, off Quadrant Rd, Onehunga, Auckland, NZ
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
Currently closed due to unforeseen circumstances, will open when issues are resolved. Usually open for summer from December to March each year.
Indoor pool open all year
25R Sutton Crescent, Papatoetoe, South Auckland
Papatoetoecentennialpools
Thermal water indoor and outdoor pools. Gentle slope beach area for small children and two water slides for the older kids.
Tōtara Park Pool
Open date in January is yet to be confirmed.
Wairere Rd, Manurewa, South Auckland
aucklandleisure.co.nz
Situated within one of the city’s biggest urban bush parks, Totara Park Pool offers great fun in the sun in an idyllic environment. There are two pools, a lap and leisure pool and a toddlers’ pool. Both outdoor pools are not heated.
