Public swimming pools to visit this summer

Cool off in kiddies’ splash pools, Olympic-size pools, indoor pools and more

Last Updated: Wednesday, 31 January 2024

There are a whopping 35 public pools in Cape Town, each with something distinct like volleyball or tennis courts, picnic areas, aquarobics, water rehab classes, and more. See details on all of them below (including when they’re open; it changes depending on the time of year).
 

Lower Beach Road | Sea Point | 021 434 3341 | Image: Westend61

TWO POOLS AND PICNICS IN OBSERVATORY

There’s a 33m main pool and a 10m shallow pool for kids to splash around in. A picnic area, spectator seating, and a kiosk selling snacks make this a favourite with southern suburbs locals. 

Opening hours: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm daily
Cost: R3 for kids; R9 for adults (16+), free for pensioners (60+) and infants under 2

Location: 16 Willow Road, Observatory

Contact: 021 689 4578

16 Willow Road | Observatory | 021 689 4578

GUIDED REHAB CLASSES AT WESFLEUR

Wesfleur’s 50m main pool also hosts guided water rehabilitation classes for people with pain and disabilities. For recreational purposes, there’s also a playground and picnic areas.

Opening hours: 1 December 2025 - mid-April 2026. Monday - Sunday, 10am - 6pmCost: R3 for kids; R9 for adults (16+), free for pensioners (60+) and infants under 2
Location: Corner of Grosvenor Road and Reygersdal Road
Contact: 021 572 1624

ESCAPE THE BEACH CROWDS IN STRAND 

Just steps from the beach, Strand’s 50-metre-long indoor pool is heated, and has raised spectator seating and a snack kiosk. 

Opening hours: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 6pm. The pool is open exclusively for pensioners from 8am - 10am on weekdays and 8am - 9am on weekends
Cost: R22 per child; R39.50 per adult (16+), free for pensioners (60+) and infants under 2
Location: Beach Road
Contact: 021 444 2660

Caption: Beach Road | Strand | 021 444 2660

VOLLEYBALL & JUNGLE GYMS AT BONTEHEUWEL

What sets this public swimming pool apart is its volleyball court. There’s also a splash kiddies pool and jungle gym.

Opening hours: 1 December 2025 - mid April 2026: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 6pm
Cost: R3 for kids; R9 for adults (16+), free for pensioners (60+) and infants under 2
Location: Jakkalsvlei Avenue, Bonteheuwel
Contact: 021 444 0516 / 021 444 0517

SPACIOUS POOLS IN LANGA

At 30 metres long, the Langa Public Swimming Pool feels spacious. There’s also a shallow pool for kids to splash in. 

Opening hours: November 2025 - mid-April 2026: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 6pm
Cost: R3 for kids; R9 for adults (16+), free for pensioners (60+) and infants under 2
Location: Washington Street, Langa
Contact: 021 444 8181

SLIDE, SURF AND SUPPER IN MUIZENBERG

This popular public pool with waterslides is set right next to beautiful Muizenberg Beach, a surfing favourite in Cape Town. Picnic areas and plenty of restaurants across the road invite longer visits.

Opening hours: 1 December 2025 - mid-April 2026: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 6pm
Cost: R3 for kids; R9 for adults (16+), free for pensioners (60+) and infants under 2
Location: Beach Road, Muizenberg
Contact: 021 472 5096

Beach Road | Muizenberg | 021 472 5069 | Image: Wanderlog

TENNIS, VOLLEYBALL AT HANOVER PARK

Hanover Park Swimming Pool also houses volleyball and tennis courts. There’s a 33m-long main pool and 0.5m deep kiddies splash pool. 

Opening hours: 1 December 2025 - mid April 2026: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 6pm
Cost: R3 for kids; R9 for adults (16+), free for pensioners (60+) and infants under 2
Location: Surran Road, Hanover Park
Contact: 021 814 1033

BEACH AND BRAAI AT MNANDI

Mnandi Resort has camping areas, braai facilities, several pools, water slides, a playground, and picnic areas. Set right next to Monwabisi Beach, you can go for  walks and make sandcastles too.

Opening hours: Opens 1 December, Monday - Sunday,  10am -  6pm
Cost: R3 for kids; R9 for adults (16+), free for pensioners (60+) and infants under 2
Location: Weltevreden Road, Rocklands, Mitchells Plain
Contact: 021 444 5763

Weltevreden Road | Rocklands | 021 444 5763 | Image: City of Cape Town

OLYMPIC-SIZE POOL IN GOODWOOD 

Goodwood’s Olympic-size, disability-friendly main pool is perfect for professional swimming training, while a kid’s pool and 0.3m deep splash pool make it ideal for children too.

Opening hours: Opens 1 December 2025, Monday - Sunday, 10am - 6pmCost: R3 for kids; R9 for adults (16+), free for pensioners (60+) and infants under 2
Location: Corner of Milton Road and Riebeek Street, Richmond Estate
Contact: 021 400 5261

ANCIENT WALLS AT WOODSTOCK: TRAFALGAR 

Did you know that Trafalgar Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with one of the last parts of an 18th-century French Redoubt fort?  The park has a main pool, kiddies pool, play area and lawn.

Opening hours: 1 December 2025 - mid April 2026: Monday - Sunday, 10am- 6pm
Cost: R3 per child; R9 per adult; free for pensioners (60+) and infants under 2 Location: Searle Street
Contact: elton.daniels2@capetown.gov.za

Searle Street | CBD | elton.daniels2@capetown.gov.za | Image: Woodstock Residents Association
 

50M LENGTHS IN KHAYELITSHA

Khayelitsha boasts an impressive 50m long swimming pool for avid swimmers, a spring board diving pool that teens will enjoy, and a kiddies splash pool.

Opening hours: 1 November 2025 - mid-April 2026: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 6pm
Cost: R3 per child; R9 per adult; free for pensioners (60+) and infants under 2
Location: Walter Sisulu Drive
Contact: 021 367 0909

WYNBERG HAS AQUAROBICS 

Beyond the main pool, kiddies pool, kiosk, and picnic area, Wynberg Swimming Pool also offers a playground and regular aquarobics classes.

Opening hours: 1 December 2025 - mid April 2026: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 6pm
Cost: R3 per child; R9 per adult; free for pensioners (60+) and infants under 2
Location: Corner of Grosvenor Road and Reygersdal Road
Contact: 021 400 5396


 Corner Grosvenor and Reygersdal Roads | Wynberg | 021 400 5396 | Image: City of Cape Town

OCEAN VIEWS AT SEA POINT

Sea Point Swimming Pool has four pools - main, diving, fun and kiddies - which all use filtered sea water. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, it’s set at the end of the idyllic promenade.

Opening hours: Year-round, Mondays 12pm - 7pm; Tuesdays to Sundays (including public holidays) 7am - 7pm
Cost: R22 per child; R37,50 per adult; free for pensioners (60+) and infants under 2
Location: Sea Point Pavillion, Lower Beach Road, Sea Point
Contact: 021 434 3341


Lower Beach Road | Sea Point | 021 434 3341 | Image: Cape Town With Kids

WATER SPORTS IN PAROW 

Parow Valley boasts a main pool that’s ideal for water sports, being deeper than most at 3.3m. There’s also a kiddies pool, grassy areas for picnics and games, and a playground. 

Opening hours: 1 November 2025 - mid April 2026: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 6pm
Cost: R3 per child; R9 per adult; free for pensioners (60+) and infants under 2
Location: Duncan Street, Parow Valley
Contact: 021 444 0916 / 021 400 6054

WARMER THAN MOST! TURKISH BATHS

The historic Long Street Baths boast warmer waters than most public pools. The indoor Turkish Baths and swimming pool centre includes a kids splash pool. 

Opening hours: Year-round, Monday - Sunday 7am - 7pm
Day Pass:R22 per child; R39 per adult; free for pensioners
Monthly pass: R467 per adult; R204 per child, free for pensioners
Seasonal pass R2214 per adult, R1 041 per child, free for pensioners
Location: Corner of Long Street and Orange Street
Contact: 021 444 0935

Caption: Corner of Long Street and Orange Street | CBD | 021 444 0935

BLUE DOWNS: HEATED POOL WITH DISABLED ACCESS 

Blue Downs Indoor Swimming Pool is heated year-round and offers an Olympic-sized pool and disabled access. 

Opening hours: 1 October 2025 - mid-April 2026: Monday - Sunday 10am - 6pm
Cost: R4 per child; R19 per adult; free for pensioners and infants under 2
Location: 3 Hindle Road
Contact: 021 444 0313

PRICES & HOURS FOR CAPE TOWN’S PUBLIC POOLS 

See the opening hours and prices for the rest of our public swimming pools below.

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