The Wongan Hills Memorial Swimming Pool, located in Wongan Hills, Western Australia, is a popular and accessible community swimming facility. Open from November to April each year, the pool offers a range of amenities and programmes for all ages and swimming abilities.
The swimming pool complex features an Olympic-sized pool, as well as an infant pool and a medium-sized/toddler pool, ensuring there is something for every member of the family to enjoy. In addition to the pools, the facility also provides play equipment to enhance the swimming experience.
The Wongan Hills Memorial Swimming Pool serves as a host for various swimming carnivals, catering to both elite athletes and local schools. These events add excitement and competitive spirit to the pool's atmosphere. Furthermore, the pool offers in-term and vacation swimming lessons, ensuring that individuals of all ages and skill levels have the opportunity to learn and improve their swimming abilities.
To ensure the safety of all visitors, the pool has specific guidelines in place for children. All children under the age of 5 are required to wear a wristband while in the centre, and parents must be within arm's reach of their child at all times. Children under 10 must always be accompanied by a parent or adult over 18 years old and remain within the line of sight. Swim vests are allowed, but children wearing them must still be supervised.
Non-toilet trained children must wear swim nappies to maintain cleanliness and protect the pool filtration system.
The Wongan Hills Memorial Swimming Pool is also available for public hire. Those interested in hiring the pool can submit an application to the office for further information.
For entry fees, the pool offers various options to cater to different needs. Adult swimmers are charged $4. 00 per visit, while spectators pay $2. 50.
Concession rates, available for seniors cardholders and pension health benefits cardholders, are $3. 00. Children aged 3–15 years are charged $3. 50, and toddlers and babies under 3 years old enter free of charge.
Season passes are available for families, adults, concession cardholders, and children, with half-season options also offered.
For any inquiries or additional information, individuals can contact the office via phone at (08) 9671 2500 or email at shire@wongan. Wa. gov. au.
The pool is located at the corner of Quinlan St & Elphin Crescent, Wongan Hills, Western Australia.
The Wongan Hills Memorial Swimming Pool is a beloved community hub, providing a safe and enjoyable environment for swimming and aquatic activities. With its range of facilities and programmes, it welcomes individuals of all ages to engage in swimming and water-based recreation.