Public Swimming Pools in Cape Town Where You Can Splash and Play

Public swimming pools in Cape Town feel like summer’s meeting place. Families arrive early, cooler bags packed with sandwiches, chips, watermelon slices, homemade bompies, and folding chairs. The lawns fill up with towels. The water’s cold, the concrete’s warm, and someone’s portable speaker keeps skipping songs. The regulars know the best spots under the trees, where the grass stays cool. 

Big Olympic pools, springboard diving spots and splash pools for the kids keep everyone busy while the sun beats down.

This guide walks through the swimming pools in Cape Town with opening hours, admission fees, and tips for anyone planning a swim.

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Swimming Pools in Cape Town: Operating Days and Hours

From October 17th to November 30th, 2025, public swimming pools in Cape Town will only be open on weekends. During this period, the hours will be 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and you’ll need to purchase your ticket by 5:30 PM at the latest. The pools will return to their daily operating schedule starting on December 1st and will stay open daily until mid-April 2026.

Entry Fees

• Adults (16 yrs +) R9
• Children (3-15 yrs) R3
• Infants (under 2 yrs) Free
• Pensioners (60yrs +) Free

Swimming Pool	Contact number	Address
Athlone Swimming Pool	021 444 0410	Hickory Street, Athlone, Kewtown
Bellville South Swimming Pool	021 444 5419	Industrie Street, Bellville South
Bellville Swimming Pool	021 444 4488	Voortrekker Road, Bellville
Blue Downs Swimming Pool	021 400 9995	Hindle Road, Blue Downs
Bonteheuwel Swimming Pool	021 444 0313/021 444 9661	Jakkalsvlei Avenue, Bonteheuwel (also cited as 233 Jakkalsvlei Ave)
Brown’s Farm Swimming Pool	021 444 0516	Bristol Road, Browns Farm, Phillipi
Delft Swimming Pool	021 444 2962	Voorbrug Road, Delft
Durbanville (Morningstar) Swimming Pool	021 444 2229	Pikkewyn Street, Morningstar
Eastridge Swimming Pool	021 400 2137	Alpine Road, Eastridge, Mitchells Plain
Elsies River Swimming Pool	021 400 4144	Landdros Street/8th Avenue (6 Landros), Elsies River
Emthonjeni Swimming Pool	021 444 3743	NY 62, Gugulethu (also cited as Vulindlela Pool area)
Goodwood Swimming Pool	021 400 5261	Milton Road, Goodwood Estate
Hanover Park Swimming Pool	021 814 1033	Stonelands Road, Hanover Park (also cited as 24 Stonelands Rd)
Kensington Swimming Pool	021 444 6855	Dapper Street, Kensington
Khayelitsha Swimming Pool	021 444 5815	Walter Sisulu Drive, Mandela Park, Khayelitsha
Langa Swimming Pool	021 417 4912	Washington Street, Langa
Lentegeur Swimming Pool	021 444 8181	Merrydale Avenue, Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain
Long Street Indoor Swimming Pool	021 400 1346	Long Street and Orange Street, Cape Town (also known as Long Street Baths)
Manenberg Swimming Pool	021 444 1637	Olifants Street, Manenberg
Mnandi Swimming Pool	021 444 6804	Weltevreden Road, Rocklands, Mitchells Plain
Muizenberg Swimming Pool	021 400 7560	1 Beach Road, Muizenberg
Newlands Swimming Pool	021 980 1345	Cnr Main Road and Sans Souci Road, Newlands
Observatory Swimming Pool	021 427 5096	16 Willow Road, Observatory
Parow North Swimming Pool	021 444 2829	Degrendel Drive, Jan Burger Sports Complex, Parow North
Parow Valley Swimming Pool	021 444 5799	118 Duncan Street, Parow Valley
Ravensmead Swimming Pool	021 814 1166	Florida Street, Ravensmead
Retreat Swimming Pool	021 444 0277	Cnr 7th Avenue and Concert Boulevard/Joe Marks Boulevard, Retreat
Ruyterwacht Swimming Pool	021 444 0108	Jan van Riebeeck Avenue, Ruyterwacht
Sea Point Pavillion Swimming Pool	021 701 1513	Beach Road, Sea Point (Bantry Bay End of Sea Point Promenade)
Strand Swimming Pool	021 400 6340	Beach Road, Van Ryneveld, Strand (Strand Indoor Swimming Pool)
Strandfontein Swimming Pool	021 439 9272	Strandfontein Beach, Strandfontein Road (This refers to the tidal pool area)
Trafalgar Park Swimming Pool (Woodstock)	021 444 2660	Cnr Sir Lowry Road and Searle Street, Woodstock (located within Trafalgar Park)
Vulindlela Swimming Pool	021 461 5060	C/o NY145 and NY117, Gugulethu
Wesfleur Swimming Pool	021 444 5356	C/o Grosvenor and Reygersdal Avenue, Saxonsea, Atlantis
Westridge Swimming Pool	021 444 6274	Silversands Road, Westridge, Mitchells Plain (also cited as 161 Silversands Ave)
Wynberg Swimming Pool	021 400 5396	220 Rosmead Avenue, Wynberg

Cape Town Swimming Pool Rules: What to Know Before You Go

Below is a breakdown of the dos and don’ts before taking a dip at any of the swimming pools in Cape Town:

• Always listen to lifeguards and City staff on duty — they’re there to keep everyone safe.
  
• If you or someone with you can’t swim or isn’t confident in the water, let the lifeguards know.
  
• The baby pool is strictly for children under seven — older kids need to use the main pool.
  
• Children under seven visiting swimming pools in Cape Town must always be accompanied and closely supervised by an adult.
  
• Wear a proper swimming costume — regular swimwear only.
  
• Leave the balls, frisbees, inflatable tubes and diving gear at home.
  
• No glass bottles, jars or containers anywhere near the pool.
  
• Pets and animals aren’t allowed in the pool area.
  
• Keep the music down — let everyone enjoy a calm space.
  
• Cooking or preparing food isn’t allowed inside the pool grounds.
  
• Avoid running, pushing, dunking, shouting or any rough play.
  
• Stay clear of the diving boards unless it’s your turn — only one person may use them at a time.
  
• Skip the tents and big setups — the poolside is for relaxing, not camping.
  
• Weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited.
  
• If you’re feeling unwell, let the staff know before getting into the water.

Features and facilities

• Kiddies pool
• Lifeguards
• Picnic areas
• Showers
• Change rooms
• Ablution amenities

Activities

• All swimming pools in Cape Town offer picnics and braaing
• Leisure and relaxation
• Lifeguards and lifesaving
• Safe swimming

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