Pool Facilities
Check out the many great facilities you can find at the Westland Recreation Centre pool.
Pools
Lap Pool | 25 m length, 8 lanes wide and heated to 27C. Depth 1.05 m to 3 m |
Learners Pool | 20 m length and heated to 30C. Depth 0.7 m to 0.9 m. |
Leisure Pool | 20 m length and heated to 30C. Depth 0.9 m to 1.5 m. |
Toddler Pool | Especially designed area for toddlers, the space allows children to play & experience the water in a fun environment. |
Hot tub | Heated to 40C for that relaxing soak. Please note that the use of the hot tub is restricted to patrons 16 years and over. |
Sauna | Heated to your requirements. Please note that the use of the sauna is restricted to patrons 16 years and over. |
Hydroslides | Try the "Rapids" and the "Flying Coaster". |
Lanes
For those wanting to walk, kick or swim their way to fitness, the pool is structured to cater for lap swimming with two lanes available most days during group or private hire times.
Aqua-belts and noodles are available on request.
Lane etiquette
- Share lanes - choose the lane for your speed.
- Keep left and swim clockwise.
- Stop only at the ends.
- No hanging on the lane ropes.
Hydroslides
Our normal operating hours for the hydroslides are:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday | 3.30pm to 6.30pm |
Saturday | 11am to 4.30pm |
Sunday | 11am to 4.30pm |
Public holidays/School Holidays | 11am to 4.30pm |
Age restrictions
Please note the following age restrictions for the hydroslides:
- Children under five years old are not allowed on the hydroslides.
- Children aged five, six or seven years old must be accompanied by a caregiver aged 16 years or older.
- Children aged eight years old and over are permitted to use the hydroslide by themselves.
Parental supervision at the pool
We want our little users to be safe at all times when using our facility so please note the following:
- Children under eight (8) years must be actively supervised by a parent/caregiver
- Children under five (5) years must be within arm's length of their parent/caregiver at all times.
Constant Supervision Saves Lives
- Click here to view NZ Recreations pool safe video.
Changing rooms
There are male and female change rooms available, as well as four family/wheelchair accessible changing rooms for all your requirements.
Preschooler swimwear
It is Centre policy that all preschoolers must wear protective swimwear, eg Little Swimmers.
*Please check out our FAQ for more on incidents in the pool involving faecal matter and/or vomit.