Public swimming pools
Our pools
We have three public pools in the Cessnock LGA. Please see below for more information about each facility.
Please note: Council's outdoor seasonal pools at Branxton and Cessnock are open from the end of September until the end of March. The Kurri Kurri Aquatic and Fitness Centre is open daily year-round.
Branxton Pool
Address: 4 Maitland Street, Branxton
Contact: (02) 4938 1450
Opening hours: Saturday 30 September 2023 - Friday 29 March 2024
Weekdays: 6am - 6.00pm. No recreation swimming from 6am - 9am - Lap swimming only
Weekends and public holidays: 7am - 6.00pm. No recreation swimming from 7am - 9am - Lap swimming only
Closed: Christmas Day and Council Picnic Day (date TBA)
Facilities:
- Outdoor seasonal 33 metre pool with six lanes and ramp access
- Covered toddler pool with step entry and water play features
- Change rooms including accessible change room and toilet
- Kiosk facilities
- Small grandstand
- Picnic shelters and seating
- Grassed areas for picnics
Branxton Pool is also home to Branxton Greta Amateur Swim Club who offer a range of programs and competitions. For information on the club, visit their Facebook page.
Cessnock Pool
Address: Corner of Wollombi and Allandale Roads, Cessnock
Contact: (02) 4990 3704
Opening hours: Saturday 30 September 2023 - Friday 29 March 2024
Weekdays: 6am - 6:00pm. No recreation swimming from 6am - 9am - Lap swimming only
Weekends and public holidays: 7am - 6:00pm. No recreation swimming from 7am - 9am - Lap swimming only
Closed: Christmas Day and Council Picnic Day (date TBA)
Facilities:
- Splash pad with tipping bucket, slide, spray hoops, deck jets and mushroom fountain (operates daily from 10am - 5pm)
- Six lane, 50 metre outdoor pool with ramp access
- Covered toddler pool with step entry, water play features and covered baby pool
- Change rooms including accessible change room and toilet
- Kiosk facilities
- Grandstand
- Picnic shelters and seating
- Grassed areas for picnics
The pool is home to three swimming clubs who offer a range of programs and competitions. For more information, visit:
Kurri Kurri Aquatic Centre
Address: Margaret Johns Park on Boundary Street, Kurri Kurri
Phone: (02) 4937 1362
Email: kkafcenquiries@belgravialeisure.com.au
Website: www.kurrikurriafc.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kurrikurriafc
Kurri Kurri Aquatic and Fitness Centre is Cessnock City Council’s year round aquatic facility and is managed by a qualified facility management organisation.
Facilities:
- Gymnasium
- Eight lane, 25 metre pool
- 10 metre program pool
- Leisure pool with a beach entry
The centre offers swimming and water safety programs, aqua classes, squads, personal trainer and fitness programs. Find out more about the facility, including opening hours, via the KKAFC website.
School carnival and fun day schedule
Once confirmed, the school carnival schedule for early 2025 will be uploaded below. Please note the pools will be closed during the listed times to host the booked carnivals.
Swimming pools passes
Singles, couples and families can apply for an admission pass to use Council's public pools during the upcoming 2024/25 season here.
Schools and community groups can apply to use a Council swimming pool for events and carnivals during the 2024/25 season here, as well as viewing the Aquatic Facilities Hirer Agreement form here.
Fees and charges
View Council's Fees and Charges document for current membership and pool entry costs.