When it is time to cool down, swim some laps or just dip your toes in the water while the kids play, the Clem Jones Aquatic Centre in Carina has you covered. Boasting several pools (indoor and outdoor), a cafe, gym and kids club, the facilities are tailored to Brisbane families and are awaiting your visit.
Swimming at Clem Jones Aquatic Centre
The Clem Jones Aquatic Centre has four swimming pools to choose from when visiting.
Outside there are three pools, a 25m, 50m and novelty pool. Inside there is a 25m pool which caters for Learn to Swim and hydrotherapy. All the pools (except the novelty pool) are heated year round. Most of the seating around the outdoor pools is shaded.
If it is fun you are looking for then look no further than the novelty pool. The pool is guaranteed to entertain Brisbane Kids with two slides, mushrooms and water dumping buckets. It is the perfect spot to cool the kids down on warmer days and keep them entertained for hours.
The complex offers learn to swim classes, hydrotherapy, designated lanes for lap swimming, swim club, water polo and a triathlon club.
Other Facilities at Clem Jones Centre
A health and fitness club with an extensive range of options and a kids club can be used by members at the Clem Jones Centre.
An onsite cafe offers an extensive menu with a large variety of drinks and food to purchase. Choose from hot beverages, freshly squeezed juices, smoothies, iced and milk drinks. The food caters for most dietary requirements and there is a delicious kidโs menu.
A small fenced play area is located beside the cafe for children aged 6 years and younger.
If you are looking to hold your child’s birthday party at the pool, there are various options available, including inflatable and non-inflatable options. Just contact the centre to enquire and place a booking.
For more information regarding the Clem Jones Aquatic Centre, including opening times and admission prices, please visit https://clemjonescentre.com.au/
Accessibility at Clem Jones Aquatic Centre
The Clem Jones Aquatic Centre offers disabled access and facilities.
Clem Jones Aquatic Centre Features
- 25m outdoor pool (heated to 28 degrees year round)
- 50m outdoor pool (heated to 28 degrees year round)
- 25m indoor pool (heated to 32 degrees year round)
- Novelty pool
- Disabled Access/Facilities
- Learn to Swim program
- Hydrotherapy
- Club swimming
- Water polo
- Triathlon club
- Gym – gym facilities with speciality zones, group fitness, personal training, Parkinsonโs program
- Kids club
- Party facilities – inflatable and non-inflatable
- Cafe
- Onsite parking
Other Family-friendly Destinations Nearby
Whites Hill Reserve
While you are in the area why not visit Whites Hill Reserve or Carindale Recreation Reserve which are nearby and have great playgrounds.
If you have wheels, take a spin around the learn to ride track at Joe Bradfield Centre Park and enjoy a play on the fully fenced playground.
What We Thought of Clem Jones Aquatic Centre
Clem Jones Aquatic Centre is fabulous complex which offers a lot. We especially loved the novelty pool and could easily spend hours playing in it on a hot day.
The cafe makes great coffee and there were plenty of options for snacks and lunch.
To avoid disappointment, before visiting the Aquatic Centre please check the website or phone ahead as some areas/pools are closed at certain times for classes.
If you are wanting inspiration for other places to cool off and enjoy a swim check out the best swimming pools in Brisbane.
How to Get to Clem Jones Aquatic Centre
The Clem Jones Aquatic Centre is located at 56 Zahel Street, Carina.
Zahel Street is serviced by public transport (bus). Details can be found at Translink.
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