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Swimming Pools and Aquatic Centres in Perth 2026, Public Pools and Leisure Centres
Perth swimming pools guide 2026: public indoor and outdoor pools, aquatic leisure centres, ocean access and learn-to-swim options across Greater Perth.
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Swimming Pools and Aquatic Centres in Perth 2026
Perth's warm climate and Indian Ocean coastline make swimming a central part of life. The city has an extensive network of public aquatic centres alongside beach swimming, with the state government operating several major facilities. dlgsc.wa.gov.au
Major Aquatic Centres in Perth
- HBF Stadium Aquatic Centre (formerly Challenge Stadium), Stephenson Avenue, Mount Claremont. WA's premier aquatic facility, 50m Olympic pool, leisure pool, wave pool and outdoor heated pools. Major competition venue. (08) 9441 8222. hbfstadium.com.au
- Beatty Park Leisure Centre, Vincent Street, North Perth. Inner-city 50m indoor pool and leisure centre, one of Perth's most popular community pools. (08) 9273 6080. beattypark.com.au
- Claremont Aquatic Centre, Davies Road, Claremont. Outdoor heated pool popular with the western suburbs.
- Fremantle Leisure Centre, Shuffrey Street, Fremantle. Indoor pool and fitness facility serving the southern coastal suburbs.
Beach Swimming in Perth
Perth's beaches, Cottesloe, Scarborough, City Beach and Floreat, are all patrolled by Surf Life Saving WA during peak season. Swimming between the flags is required at patrolled beaches. surflifesavingwa.com.au
Finding a Pool Near You in Perth
Perth councils each operate public aquatic facilities. The DLGSC Facility Finder covers all public pools by suburb. dlgsc.wa.gov.au
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