All pools are heated to around 27.5°C and open seasonally from 1 October to 30 April.
The pool is now open on shoulder season operating hours.
- 25-metre, eight-lane lap pool
- learners play pool
- toddlers pool
- infant splash pool
- inflatable pool equipment for school carnivals and birthday parties.
Lap lane hire is charged at $39.00 per lane per hour and lanes can be booked any time the pool is open as below:
Opening hours (1 November to 31 March):
- Monday to Friday: 6am to 8pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 9am to 7pm
Opening hours (1 October – 31st October and 1st April – 30th April):
- Monday to Friday: 6am to 9am and 4pm to 7pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 9am to 7pm.
Pool etiquette
- Appropriate swimwear must be worn at all times.
- Children 12 years and under are to be actively supervised by a person 17 years or over.
- No glass or alcohol permitted within aquatic areas.
- Refrain from running on the pool concourse.
- No bombing or diving.
School carnivals
The North Melbourne Recreation Centre is the perfect venue to hold your school swimming carnival. If you are interested in holding a school swimming carnival, send an email with all your details to nmrc@melbourne.vic.gov.au.