Valley Pool, Fortitude Valley

432 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006 07 3852 1231

Disabled access/facilities

Heated pool

Kiosk

Council is bringing back the popular $2 Summer Dips initiative from December to February to encourage residents to enjoy Council pools for less this summer.

The Valley Pool is a popular destination for elite swimmers and athletes, as well as recreational swimmers. There is 50-metre, outdoor, heated pool with grandstands as well as a fitness centre that offers group fitness classes. The pool offers swimming lessons for adults, squad swimming and stroke development, and is an event pool for water polo, free diving and swimming competitions. There is an on-site cafe.

The Valley Pool accepts bookings for corporate events and private functions. Catering is also available. Contact the venue to make a booking.

Upcoming pool closures

The Valley pool will be closed to the public on the following dates:

School carnival closures

Friday 25 October, 8am - 3.30pm
Friday 15 November, 8.30am - 2.30pm
Wednesday 27 November, 8am - 3pm

Water polo closures

Saturday 26 October, 7.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday 2 November, 7.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday 9 November, 7.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday 16 November, 7.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday 23 November, 7.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday 30 November, 7.30am - 5.30pm

The pool will be open to the public from 5-7.30am. The gym is available for use all day (5am - 6pm).

Event closure

The pool will also be closed 12-5pm on Sunday 27 October 2024 due to a private event.

Facilities

Disabled access/facilities
Gym
Heated pool
Kiosk
Outdoor pool
Squad swimming
Stroke development
Swimming lessons
Water polo

Opening hours

Monday: 5am-7.30pm
Tuesday: 5am-7.30pm
Wednesday: 5am-7.30pm
Thursday: 5am-7.30pm
Friday: 5am-6.30pm
Saturday: 5am-6pm
Sunday: 7am-6pm

Public holidays: 7am-5pm (Anzac Day: 1.30pm-7.30pm)
Closed: Christmas Day & Good Friday

Fees

General entry

Entry fees

Adult (15 years and over): $6.65
Child (two-14 years): $4.95
Child (under two years): free
Concession: $5.50
Family pass (one adult and two children): $14.30
Additional adult: $6
Additional child: $4.30

Conditions of entry

Children 10 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a supervising person 18 years of age or older.

Concession means the holder of a Pensioner Concession Card issued by Centrelink or a Gold Card issued by the Department of Veterans' Affairs.

All Council pools now honour the Queensland Government Companion Card, allowing free entry for anyone accompanying a person with disability who requires attendant care support.

More information

For more information on pool/venue facilities, lane availability for lap swimming, activities, bookings and fees, contact the venue by phone or visit the Valley Pool website.

The fitness centre is comprised of cardio, weights and stretch areas filled with high-quality equipment. Group fitness classes including HIIT, BoxFit, bootcamp and Tabata. Personal training is also available. Memberships to use the fitness centre facilities start at $17.90 per week.

Pool safety

Council endorses the Keep Watch public education program of the Royal Life Saving Society - Australia.

Keep watch @ public pools

When by the pool with your kids Keep watch @ public pools recommends:

for zero-five year olds and non-swimmers, a parent or guardian must be in the water at all times within arms' reach of the child/non-swimmer
for six-10 year olds, constant active supervision is required by a parent or guardian. Be prepared to get wet and enter the water with this age group
for 11-14 year olds, parents or guardians must physically check on children on a regular basis.

Location

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