Last WEEKEND -Seniors Enjoy Free access at City of Sydney pools & fitness centres during seniors festival
Get active, start healthy habits and improve your wellbeing! Enjoy free access during seniors festival at all City of Sydney pools and fitness centres.
For the duration of NSW Seniors Festival – 11 March to 24 March 2024 – all City of Sydney pools and fitness centres will welcome senior residents aged 55 and over to swim, exercise and socialise for free!*
There will also be a range of additional programming and special events hosted just for seniors at the centres during the festival period. Check back at this page for updates and announcements closer to the festival launch.
Participating locations include;
- Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool, The Domain
- Cook + Phillip Park Pool, Sydney
- Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Zetland
- Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Ultimo
- Prince Alfred Park Pool, Surry Hills
- Victoria Park Pool, Camperdown
*Terms & conditions, and eligibility criteria applies. See website for more details.
Seniors can make new friends, try something new and get active with free and discounted events happening across our local area this Seniors Festival, from 11 to 24 March.
Here are 5 things to enjoy if you’re 60 and older.
-Swim and exercise free
Make a splash at one of our world-class aquatic centres. Pools will open their doors free of charge to City of Sydney residents over 55 for swimming and exercise classes.
Fire up for some friendly competition at this table tennis tournament or join a walking group and explore a different part of the city.
You can even try something for your wellbeing while sitting still. This sound bath and meditation session will immerse you in the soothing hum of singing bowls.
-Show off your style
Get dressed up in your most stylish outfit for the older adults fashion and styling showcase!
Work with a fashion consultant to create your own unique look before getting tips and touch-ups from make-up artists and hair stylists. You could be modelling creations by sewing teachers and students, and strutting alongside retired supermodels.
-Just dance!
Let 2 dance artists lead you through this workshop combining sound, movement and improvisation using Airsticks, a digital instrument. Or join this movement and dance class for Chinese and English speakers.
Rather be sitting in the audience? Join a Seniors Festival celebration at Ron Williams Community Centre and enjoy live music and entertainment.
-Make some new friends
Make new friends or catch up with old ones over pancakes, board games, high tea, or dinner and a stroll around the city centre.
Chinese speakers can get together at Ultimo Community Centre. Get to know your neighbours in Green Square at a monthly social.
-Get creative
You’ll get to take home your handiwork after you decorate your own mug at this ceramic glaze workshop.
Explore drawing, ceramics, watercolour painting and printmaking at this monthly art club.
Already working on your next masterpiece? Bring your own project to this social art and craft group.
There’s so much to celebrate! See the full Seniors Festival program and find an event near you.
Participating Swimming Pool Locations and Description:
- Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool, The DomainSet on Woolloomooloo Bay, Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool offers customers breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour.
Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool boasts a 50m outdoor saltwater pool, 20m program pool and sun lounges to relax and unwind.
Swimming & Aquatics
Home to an outdoor 50m heated pool and outdoor leisure pool.
Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool is a seasonal pool, open between 1 September and 30 April.
- Cook + Phillip Park Pool, SydneyLocated in the heart of Sydney, near St Mary’s Cathedral.
Cook + Phillip Park Pool
- Provides world-class swimming, fitness, sporting and recreational facilities, within a picturesque parkland setting.
- 1C Mrs Macquaries Road, The Domain1300 198 41
- Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Zetland
- Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Your urban beach in the heart of Green Square.
This beautiful, world-class facility is a place for everyone to connect, relax, exercise and take some much needed time out. From yoga to weights, learn to swim programs and everything wellness – it’s all right here.17 Zetland Avenue, Zetland1300 198 412
- Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Ultimo
- Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
Named in honour of Australia’s five-time Gold Medal winning champion, Ian Thorpe.
This iconic facility, shaped in the form of a distinctive wave, offers the community a place to connect, train and swim.458 Harris Street, Ultimo1300 198 412
6am – 8pmOpen now
- Prince Alfred Park Pool, Surry HillsPrince Alfred Park Pool
Set in the heart of Sydney next to Central station, Prince Alfred Park Pool is the ideal location to relax and recharge your batteries.
This iconic facility offers a state of the art 50m pool, toddlers splash pad, grandstand with shade, and grass area for sun lounging.105 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills1300 198 412
- Victoria Park Pool, Camperdown
- Victoria Park Pool
Victoria Park Pool is an oasis in the middle of a tranquil, nine-hectare park.
As well as a 50m heated outdoor pool, the centre also boasts a gym, and group fitness studio.City Road, (cnr Parramatta Road), Camperdown1300 198 412
6am – 8pm
*Terms & conditions, and eligibility criteria applies. See website for more details.
