Cowes Outdoor Pool welcomes members and visitors to use its pools and outdoor area over the summer break.
Our 25 metre pool and toddler pool are open during December and January each year. Join us for lap swimming, aqua play or simply to cool off on a hot day. Our pools are supervised by qualified lifeguards at all times. We also have a small kiosk along with plenty of shaded areas for families to enjoy.
Our pools
25 metre pool
Our 25 metre outdoor pool is solar heated and available for lap swimming and aquatic play.
Toddler pool
Our toddler pool is ideal for young children and toddlers who are building their confidence in the water. The shallow depth makes it easy for parents to assist their children in the water.
Kiosk
We have a range of healthy snacks, drinks and ice-creams available to purchase from our kiosk. So whether you need an energy hit or a post-swim pick-me-up, we've got you covered.
Opening times
During December and January each year:
- Daily 1:00pm to 6:00pm*
- Wednesday 25 December 2024 (Christmas Day): Closed
- Friday 24 January 2025: Closed
*Please note we are only open on days when the temperature is forecast to be 24 degrees and above. The local forecast is based on Rhyll and is determined at 9:00am on the day and posted daily on Facebook.
Location
Cowes Primary School177 Settlement Road
Cowes VIC 3922
Find us at Cowes Primary School, close to Cowes town centre (just 200 metres from IGA Cowes). We have plenty of free parking available on site.
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Swim prices
Prices (cash only)
Everyone is welcome to use Cowes Outdoor Pool for a casual entry fee.
Adult $7.00 Concession / child $6.00 Family $18.00 Spectator $2.00 YMCA member Free YMCA Bass Coast member*
Free *If membership was not suspended for the summer.
*This excludes gymnastics participants (as debit is suspended for summer).
Contact us
Email: phillipisland@ymca.org.au
Phone: (03) 5672 4194
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Watch Around Water policy information
YMCA Victoria is a Watch Around Water endorsed aquatic safety organisation. Watch Around Water is a set of industry guidelines that outline the minimum supervision requirements of young children at aquatic venues.
We have followed the Watch Around Policy (outlined below) in our centre since 1 September 2019.Children under five years old
- All children must be accompanied into the centre by a person over the age of 18 and be supervised within arms’ reach at all times in the water.
- All children must wear a pink wristband supplied by YMCA staff to help identify their age while swimming.
- Children will not be admitted without a full fee paying parent/guardian who must also be in the water at all times.
- Groups will not be admitted entry where the number of parents/guardians supervising a group of children under five years exceeds the ratio of 1:2.
Children under 10 years old
- All children under the age of 10 must be accompanied into the centre by a person over the age of 18.
- All children must be actively supervised by an adult over the age of 18 at all times. The adult must have a clear and active view of the child with no physical or structural barriers between them (this includes tech and devices
- such as mobile phones).
- All children must wear a yellow wristband supplied by YMCA staff to help identify their age while swimming.
- Groups will not be admitted entry where the number of parents/guardians supervising a group of children under 10 years exceeds the ratio of 1:4.
For more information visit the Watch Around Water website.