Newlands Swimming Pool is one of the city’s most cherished public aquatic facilities. It is managed and maintained by the City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks departments and is a great place for fitness, family fun, and community events.
Facilities and Features
Newlands Swimming Pool prides itself on offering a full suite of amenities for casual visitors and serious swimmers alike:
- Main Olympic-sized pool — perfect for lap swimming and short training sessions.
- Diving pool — for both practice and recreation.
- Kiddies pool — shallow and safe for younger children.
- Grassy sunbathing areas surrounding the pool — ideal for picnics or relaxing between swims.
- Grandstand seating — a feature that makes this pool suitable for school galas and spectator events.
- On-site kiosk and basic refreshment options.
- Lifeguards on duty, showers, ablution and change rooms, and ample parking.
Please note that this facility is cashless.
The grassy area also features a colourful jungle gym for play time in between the swimming sessions.
Prices in 2026
Entrance fees are extremely affordable. Pensioners and children younger than 2 years old enter for free. Adults (16 years+) pay R9 and kids (3 to 15 years) pay R3.
Checklist
- Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 18:00 (during peak season)
- Age Group: 0 – 99
- Baby Changing Facilities: Yes
- Kids Menu: No
- Fun Factor: 4/5
- Free WIFI: No
