Top Public Swimming Pools & Aquatic Centres in the Blue Mountains & Lithgow | Full Guide
Your ultimate guide to family-friendly aquatic centres, heated lap pools, and summer splash spots across the Blue Mountains region.
Whether you’re chasing summer sunshine or looking for a warm indoor pool during the cooler months, the Blue Mountains region has a surprisingly wide range of excellent public swimming pools. From Glenbrook at the foothills through to Lithgow on the western side, you’ll find everything from Olympic-size lap pools to kids’ splash zones and serene village pools surrounded by bushland.
Here’s a full list of council-run and leisure swimming centres across the Blue Mountains and Lithgow — including addresses, opening hours, entry prices, and facilities.
GLENBROOK SWIM CENTRE
📍 Address: Corner Fletcher & Wascoe Streets, Glenbrook NSW
🕒 Opening Hours:
Summer (Oct–Mar): Mon–Fri 5:30 am–7 pm; Weekends 8 am–7 pm; Public Holidays 8 am–6 pm
Winter: Reduced hours (check centre)
Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday
🏷 Entry Prices:
Children 3 & under: Free
Seniors 75+: Free
Adults approx. $6; Concessions & memberships available
💦 Facilities:
Heated 50 m outdoor pool
Enclosed heated pool
Toddlers’ splash pool
Change rooms & shaded seating
🌐 Website: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/docs/Glenbrook_PriceGuide_2020_21.pdf
SPRINGWOOD AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTRE
📍 Address: 11 Plateau Road, Springwood NSW 2777
🕒 Opening Hours:
Mon–Fri 6 am–8 pm
Sat & Sun 8 am–6 pm
Public Holidays 8 am–6 pm
🏷 Entry Prices:
Under 3 & 75+: Free
Adults around $7–8; Concessions & family passes available
💦 Facilities:
Indoor 25 m lap pool
Leisure pool with kids’ water features
Waterslide & splash pool
Gym, sauna & steam room
Learn-to-swim programs
LAWSON SWIM CENTRE
📍 Address: St Bernards Drive, Lawson NSW
🕒 Opening Hours (Seasonal):
Typically Oct–Apr
Mon–Fri 6 am–6 pm
Sat & Sun 8 am–6 pm
Some summer evenings open until 8 pm
Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday
🏷 Entry Prices:
Ages 3 & under and 75+: Free
Standard BMCC outdoor pool pricing applies
💦 Facilities:
Heated 50 m pool
Learners’ & toddlers’ pools
Playground & shaded picnic areas
Change rooms and showers
🌐 Website: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/docs/Pricing%20Brochures-Lawson.pdf
KATOOMBA SPORTS & AQUATIC CENTRE
📍 Address: Catalina Avenue, Katoomba NSW 2780
🕒 Opening Hours:
Indoor: Mon–Fri 6 am–8 pm; Weekends 8 am–6 pm
Outdoor (seasonal): Mon–Fri 6 am–7 pm; Weekends & Public Holidays 8 am–6 pm
🏷 Entry Prices:
Free for under 3s & 75+
Adults approx. $7–8; concessions & memberships available
💦 Facilities:
Heated 50 m Olympic pool
Indoor 25 m pool, spa & sauna
Toddlers’ pool
Fitness centre & sports courts
Kids Kingdom indoor play
🌐 Website: www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/LeisureCentres
BLACKHEATH POOL
📍 Address: Prince Edward Street, Blackheath NSW 2785
🕒 Opening Hours (Seasonal):
November – March
Daily 9:30 am–6:30 pm
Closed Good Friday & Christmas Day
🏷 Entry Prices:
Free for 3 & under / 75+
Standard BMCC seasonal rates apply
💦 Facilities:
Unheated outdoor pool (33 m)
Set amongst lovely gardens
Change rooms & picnic lawn
Relaxed village atmosphere
🌐 Website: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/docs/Pricing%20Brochures-Blackheath.pdf
LITHGOW — J.M. ROBSON AQUATIC CENTRE
📍 Address: George Coates Avenue, Lithgow NSW 2790
🕒 Opening Hours:
Indoor (year-round): Mon–Fri 6 am–8 pm; Weekends 8 am–6 pm; Public Holidays 8 am–4 pm
Outdoor Olympic pool: Seasonal
🏷 Entry Prices:
Adults approx. $6–7
Child & concession discounts
Family & multi-visit passes available
💦 Facilities:
Indoor heated 25 m pool
Outdoor 50 m Olympic pool (seasonal)
Hydroplay splash pool for kids
Sauna (16+), accessible facilities
Learn-to-swim & aqua classes
🌐 Website: www.aquatic-centre.lithgow.com