The new swimming season begins on Saturday 27 September with cheaper entry for selected pools.
City of Newcastle will launch a trial of reduced entry fees for all visitors at four of its five inland pools when the new swimming season begins on Saturday.
Councillors voted in June to endorse the $2 trial at Beresfield, Mayfield, Stockton and Wallsend pools for the 2025/26 swimming season, a proposal supported by 95% of respondents who took part in community consultation.
Beresfield, Mayfield, Stockton and Wallsend pools reopen just in time for the school holidays on Saturday 27 September while Lambton Pool opened on 25 August 2025.
Beresfield Pool – $2 entry
The Beresfield Swimming Pool is the place to go when the weather warms up. It offers a large range of aquatics, leisure and sporting options for the entire community. It features a heated 50m, learners and toddlers pool. (Beresfield Pool has received an upgrade to the solar heating system). There’s also playground equipment and grassed areas plus barbecues and shaded seating.
Mayfield Swimming Centre – $2 entry
Mayfield Pool opens on Saturday 27 September. Located in Dangar Park, Mayfield Pool features a 50m outdoor solar heated pool plus a learners pool. Check out the shark mural created by Trevor Dickinson on the side of the building. It’s a top spot to cool off and also includes playground equipment and grassy area for kids to play on when they get out of the pool.
Stop by the kiosk for some snacks or cook some food up on the barbecues. As this pool is used for school swim carnivals, there’s a fair amount of room as well as shaded seating. Read the Newy with Kids review of Mayfield Pool.
Stockton Swimming Centre – $2 entry
Located on the harbour at the end of the cycle path in Stockton, Stockton Swimming Centre is a great place to swim. It features a 50m outdoor solar heated pool plus a learners pool.
Stockton families will enjoy new playground equipment, barbecues, picnic tables, shade structures, lighting upgrades and new accessible footpaths.
There’s also playground equipment and grassy area for kids to play on when they get out of the pool. If you get hungry, Stockton Pool features a kiosk or duck out to the local butcher or IGA and cook up some food on the barbecues. Read the Newy with Kids review of Stockton Pool.
Wallsend Swimming Centre – $2 entry
Located not far from Wallsend CBD, this neighbourhood pool is a gem. It features a 50m outdoor solar heated pool plus a learners and toddler’s pool.
There’s also playground equipment and grassy area for kids to play on when they get out of the pool. Bring some snags to cook up as Wallsend Pool also has barbecues and shaded seating. Don’t want to bring food? Order some instead from the kiosk. Read the Newy with Kids review of Wallsend Pool.
Lambton Swimming Pool – $6 all-day entry
Lambton Pool reopened Lambton reopened on 25 August following the installation of a new platform to increase accessibility, an extensive paint job which includes non-slip areas, as well as three new heat pumps.
Lambton Park War Memorial Swimming Centre is not included in the trial to reduce the risk of overcrowding at that facility, and with a waterslide, aquatic playground and four pools, its
$6 all-day entry fee ensures it remains the most affordable pool with similar facilities in the region.
With large grassed areas, barbecues and shaded seating, there’s plenty of room for social distancing. The swim centre features a 50m outdoor heated pool plus a learners and toddler’s pool.
Recently completed upgrades include a new platform lift and ramp so that more people can access and enjoy the pool.
Don’t forget to visit the kiosk hot chips and ice creams. It’s part of the tradition of going to Lambton Pool. Read the Newy with Kids review of Lambton Pool.
For more information about these pools, visit the Newcastle Pools website.