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Set on Woolloomooloo Bay near the Royal Botanic Garden, the Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool offers patrons breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour.
Christmas and new year opening hours
Find out when our services and programs will be open over the Christmas and new year period.
Maintenance works
The pool is currently closed while we carry out critical and extensive maintenance works. Find out more about the works and alternative City of Sydney pools.
We expect to reopen the pool in September 2025 when works are complete.
Opening hours
Temporarily closed
Monday to Sunday
Closed
Public holidays
Closed
Good Friday and Christmas Day
Closed
Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool
Features
50m pool included
Outdoor saltwater pool with 8 lanes. A maximum of 10 swimmers permitted per lane.Covid-safe measures included
Hand sanitiser is available throughout the centre and additional cleaning measures are in place.
Free play lanes included
At least one lane will be available for free play only from 9am each day. Free play lanes have a maximum capacity of 15 people (including children).
Licensed cafe included
Outdoor deck area.
Learn to swim classes included
For children and adults: coaching, private swimming lessons, club/squad training.Health, dance and fitness classes included
Group fitness sessions including cross training, martial arts and kayaking.
Biathlon competitions included
Massage centre included
Pool with a view
Our 50m outdoor pool is perfect for lap swimming. It has 8 lanes and ranges in depth from 1.2m to 2m. The pool is heated from 1 September to 30 April and filled with chemically treated salt water.
The smaller (20m) pool is 1m deep throughout and perfect if you're learning to swim or just want to have fun. It is heated to 28ºC and also contains chemically treated salt water. This pool has a shade cover to protect you from the sun.
There are features in place to make sure Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool is accessible to people with disability.
Admission fees
Current fees and charges for the 2024/25 season are listed below. All prices include GST.
Standard
Adult
$7.70
per entry
360 Go multi visit pass
$123.90
20 visits
Spectator
$4.10
per entry
Concession
Adult
$5.60
per entry
360 Go multi visit pass
$92.90
20 visits
360 City Access Card
For residents on a low income. Contact centre for information.
$2
per entry
Companion Card
For carers of people with significant and permanent disability.
Free
Family
2 adults and 2 children under 17 years
$21
per entry
Additional family member – adult
$7.70
per entry
Additional family member – child
$5.60
per entry
360 membership
Your pass to enjoy the City’s pools and fitness centres
