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    Brunswick Baths’ outdoor 50m pool will be closed for essential maintenance from Monday 4 May to late September 2026. We’ve created these FAQs so you can find clear answers about what’s changing, why the works are happening, and how you can keep active and connected while upgrades are under way.
    • Why is the outdoor pool closing?
      The outdoor 50m pool is closing so we can complete important upgrade works, including retiling the outdoor pool, repairing the outdoor shade sail and minor pool plant works. These improvements will help keep the pool safe, high quality and enjoyable for years to come.
    • How long will the pool be closed?
      The closure is expected to last up to five months, with a projected reopening around September 2026.
    • What areas will be closed?
      The 50m pool, meeting room, family changeroom, grassed areas and pool concourse will be unavailable during the works.

      The outdoor training zone (basketball court) will remain open but may close at short notice. If this happens, classes may be relocated or cancelled.

      The outdoor synthetic grass area will be closed to the general public, but open for programming only.
    • Will the rest of Brunswick Baths remain open?
      Yes. All indoor facilities remain open as usual, including the indoor program pool, spa, sauna and steam room, health club and group fitness studios.
    • Where will my program be held during the closure?

      Learn to Swim Lessons

      Dolphin and Shark classes: Relocated to the indoor pool at Brunswick Baths. No change to timings or programming.

      Stroke Correction and Club Development: Relocated and merged where possible at Coburg Leisure Centre (Bridges Reserve, Russell Street, Coburg).

      • Junior, Intermediate & Senior Development: Monday to Friday at 6:00pm
      • Stroke Correction: Monday to Thursday at 6:30pm

      Group Fitness Programs

      • Social Swim Squad: Suspended during closure (Monday evenings at 6:00pm).
      • Deep Water Running (DWR): Replaced with Hybrid Aqua at Brunswick Baths indoor program pool.

      DWR Replacement Schedule

      Cancelled DWR Class Replacement Hybrid Aqua
      Monday – 9:00am Monday – 2:00pm
      Wednesday – 9:00am, 10:00am Wednesday – 2:00pm
      Friday – 9:00am, 10:00am Friday – 1:00pm
      Saturday – 4:15pm Saturday – 4:15pm

      Revised Aqua Programming

      Day Brunswick Baths Oak Park Sports & Aquatic Centre
      Monday 1pm – WW
      2pm – HYA      		 8am – AQA
      9am – DWR
      Tuesday - -
      Wednesday 2pm – HYA 8am – HYA
      Thursday - -
      Friday 1pm – HYA 8am – AQA
      Saturday 4:15pm – HYA -

      Key: AQA: Aqua Aerobics | HYA: Hybrid Aqua | DWR: Deep Water Running | WW: Water Workout

      Swim Squad

      Relocates to Oak Park Sports & Aquatic Centre

      Time: Monday–Friday, 6:00am–7:00am

      Recreation and Lap Swimming

      Brunswick Baths members may use other Active Merri-bek aquatic facilities. Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre’s outdoor pool operating hours:

      • Monday – Friday: 6:00am-9:00am & 5:00pm-8:00pm
      • Saturday: 7:00am-10:00am
    • Can I still swim laps at Brunswick Baths?
      Yes, but lane availability will be extremely limited due to increased demand on the indoor pool. We strongly recommend checking the lane availability schedule before visiting.
    • What’s the closest pool for me to use?

      Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre’s outdoor pool will remain open during this time, operating as follows:

      • Monday – Friday: 6:00am-9:00am and 5:00pm-8:00pm
      • Saturday mornings: 7:00am-10:00am

      Outside of Merri-bek, Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre also has a 25-metre indoor pool, and Fitzroy Swimming Pool has a 50m Outdoor Pool. In addition to this, Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre has an indoor 25m and outdoor 50m pool. 

    • Can I use other Active Merri-bek pools during the closure?
      Brunswick Baths aquatic members will have reciprocal access to Coburg Leisure Centre, Fawkner Leisure Centre and Oak Park Sports and Aquatics Centre.

    • What happens to school and group bookings?
      Our leadership team is contacting all affected groups directly. If you have questions about a booking, please speak with reception and we’ll direct you to the right contact.

    • Will my membership be affected?

      Your membership remains active and includes access to other Active Merri-bek pools during the closure. All other Brunswick Baths facilities remain open.
      Members have instead been offered reciprocal (FREE) rights to Coburg Leisure Centre (25m indoor pool), Fawkner Leisure Centre (25m indoor pool) and Oak Park Sports and Aquatics Centre (50m outdoor pool, open during the following hours).

      • Monday to Friday: 6am-9am, 5pm-8pm
      • Saturday: 7am-10am

    • How will I stay updated?
      We’ll keep you informed through email updates, website, social media posts and onsite signage.
    • Who can I speak to if I have more questions?
      Our team at reception is here to help. Please reach out anytime and we’ll make sure you get the information you need.
    • Why has Council decided that May-September 2026 is the most appropriate time to conduct these works?
      Many factors have been considered in the timing of these upgrade works – such as lower patronage over the winter season / less demand, and the deterioration of the 50m outdoor pool itself.

      It will return with a new submerged-rated tiling system that will see this asset continue to deliver for the community for many years to come.
    • Why is Oak Park only open on reduced hours?
      These hours have been chosen to reflect peak participant demand, catering to the large majority of swimmers and their fitness routines.

      Historical data does not support the viability of alternatively offering an outdoor pool outside of the proposed hours. However, we will be actively monitoring demand and participation on an ongoing basis from 4 May to ensure service meets demand.
    • Are you offering reduced or suspended memberships during this time due to the pool closure?
      There is no option to suspend or reduce the price of memberships during the 50m outdoor pool closure, which is lasting up to five (5) months (4 May - late September).

      Unfortunately, we are not offering reduced membership prices, extended suspensions or waiving of cancellation fees at this point in time due to the reciprocal arrangements in place across our sites.

      We are, however, working closely with Council to determine any applicable returning member offers for Brunswick Baths members when the outdoor pool reopens. More details will be shared in the weeks to come.