The Onehunga war memorial pool and leisure centre is managed by YMCA Auckland. It is a large leisure centre with indoor and outdoor pools and a spa and sauna facilities. Visitors can also participate in swimming lessons, and there is a fitness centre to pursue your fitness goals. Before you visit, below are some things you should know.
Pool facilities
Swimming pool
One of the indoor activities you can engage in at the Onehunga war memorial pool is swimming. The leisure center swimming pools are open to everyone. In other words, it is safe. There is a 33m outdoor pool, a 3.6m deep dive well, and a shallow toddler pool to ensure everyone can participate in the fun activity.
Swim School
If you don’t know how to swim, you can enrol at the pool’s swimming school. They teach swimming and water safety skills, and their lessons are open to all ages, from babies aged 3 months to adults. You can also request private lessons.
Squad training
The adult fitness and squad is open to swimmers that want to improve their techniques or prepare for an event or race. All adult squad lessons are supervised by qualified instructors, and the lessons are held in a dedicated indoor teaching pool.
Lane and pool hire
You can hire a single lane or the entire pool if you don’t want to mix with the crowd while at the Onehunga war memorial pool. The leisure centre is open to corporate bodies, school events, birthday parties, and social gatherings. Qualified lifeguards monitor the hired areas, so you don’t need to worry much about supervised safety.
Below is a breakdown of the pool complex:
Indoor pool
- 23-metre lap pool
- 6 lanes
- Heated to 26 – 28 degrees
- Pools close 15 minutes before the centre closes
Children’s pool
- 22-metre lap pool
- 2 lanes
- Heated to 30 – 33 degrees
- Pools close 15 minutes before the centre closes
Spa pool, sauna & steam room
- Accessible to customers 17 years and above
- Spa pool heated to 36 degrees +
- Separate sauna and steam rooms
Outdoor pool
- Open November to April
- 33-metre lap pool
- Chlorinated fresh water
Dive pool
- Dedicated dive well with high and low boards
- 3.6-metre depth
- Chlorinated fresh water
Fitness centre
You can visit the Onehunga war memorial pool & leisure centre for personal and small group training sessions. They have cardio and weight equipment and offer functional training in a clear space to ensure you get the best results. You can also request a fully-tailored program or participate in over 30 group fitness classes. After an energizing workout, you can head to the spa and sauna facilities or cool off in the main pool.
Kid’s programme
The Onehunga war memorial pool offers a fantastic after-school programme for primary-aged children. They have an opportunity to participate in playground activities, swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and DVDs. Children can participate in holiday programmes, after-school care, swimming lessons, and enrol in the kids club.
Contact information and opening hours
📍 1 Park Gardens, Onehunga, Auckland 1061, New Zealand
🌐 https://www.ymcaauckland.org.nz/find-your-local/onehunga-war-memorial-pool/
📧 onehungapool@ymcaauckland.org.nz
☎ +64 9 634 3748
🕤 Monday – Friday: 5:15 am – 9 pm
🕤 Saturday – Sunday: 7 am – 7:15 pm
Prices
Casual Gym
- Adult: Single entry ($20) and concession ($145)
- Community: Single entry ($7) and concession ($63)
- Youth: Single entry ($7) and concession ($63)
- Group fitness – casual: Single entry ($15) and concession ($135)
- Aqua fit – casual: Single entry ($15) and concession ($135)
- Aqua fit – community: Single entry ($7) and concession ($63)
Casual Swimming
- Adult: Single entry ($6.50) and concession ($58.50)
- Senior 65+: Single entry ($5) and concession ($45)
- Student 17+: Single entry ($5) and concession ($45)
- Community services: Single entry ($5) and concession ($45)
- Supervising adult: Single entry ($4.50)
- Spectator: Single entry ($1.50)
- Children under 16: Free
- Dive pool/Aqua run: $4 per activity
Pool policies and regulations
Onehunga centre has pool policies that state how children can use the pool, outdoor facilities, and fitness facilities and how adults must supervise their kids. The pool rules also indicate how every facility user must conduct themselves. We recommend you review the rules and policies before use to avoid accidents and fines.
Conclusion
Whatever your age and ability, the Onehunga war memorial pool and leisure centre offers different opportunities. You can take advantage of the outdoor pools and fitness centre and push yourself into a better state of fitness and well-being.
