Welcome to Hamilton Pools

Welcome to the Hamilton Pools website. If you are looking for exercise or recreation the Hamilton pools can cater for you. Twelve months of summer and a world of activities are at your feet!
The Hamilton pools provide quality, safe and affordable fun for the whole family. We offer PoolSafe facilities with many recreational programmes and activities for Hamilton and the wider Waikato community.
The Hamilton pools are proud to be part of the Community Services Department of Hamilton City Council. We are dedicated to promote health, recreation and rehabilitation through swimming and water activities.
PLEASE NOTE: Our 25m children's pool is closed to public week days from 3.00pm-7.00pm due to learn to swim lessons.
For a list of upcoming events at Waterworld - please click on the "News" link at the top of the Waterworld page.
Attention Waterworld Patrons:
We will be upgrading our flooring surface in the following areas:
• 25m pool entrance and concourse
• Toddlers pool
• Mezzanine
This is scheduled to take place over the period:
Sunday 13 May – Wednesday 30 May
New asphalt is to be laid in the following areas:
• The service lane
• Staff carpark
• Main carpark
This is scheduled to take place over the period:
Monday 21 May – Monday 4 June
(Work will be carried out in stages to minimise disruption.)
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Monday 21 May - THE HAMILTON MUNICIPAL POOLS IS CLOSED DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE. WE ARE CURRENTLY WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS AND HOPE TO GET THE POOL UP AND RUNNING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
THE FACILITY IS BEING ASSESSED ON A DAILY BASIS.
Pool Temperatures
| Waterworld 25m Pool |
32.0° C |
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| Waterworld 50m Pool |
27.9° C |
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| Waterworld Dive Pool |
25.6° C |
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| Waterworld Outside Pool |
19.0°C |
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| Gallagher Aquatic Centre Learners Pool |
33.0°C |
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| Gallagher Aquatic Centre 25m Pool |
28.0° C |
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| Hydrotherapy Pool |
35.0°C |
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| Municipal Pools | CLOSED |
What's on this week?
Flooring upgrade at Waterworld |
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Thursday 24 May 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
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Attention Waterworld Patrons:
We will be upgrading our flooring surface in the following areas:
• 25m pool entrance and concourse
• Toddlers pool
• ...more
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Aqua Play Gym at Waterworld |
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Thursday 24 May 9:00AM - 11:00AM |
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Aqua Play Gym at Waterworld
9am - 11am
Every Thursday from 26 April - 28 June 2012
(except 14 June, due to closure ...more
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Flooring upgrade at Waterworld |
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Friday 25 May 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
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Attention Waterworld Patrons:
We will be upgrading our flooring surface in the following areas:
• 25m pool entrance and concourse
• Toddlers pool
• ...more
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Aqua Play Gym at Gallaghers |
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Friday 25 May 9:00AM - 11:00AM |
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Help develop your pre-schooler's love of the water in a safe and fun way.
Recommended for 6 months - 6year olds, ...more
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Canoe Polo Champs |
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Saturday 26 May |
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Due to the Canoe Polo Champs 2012 the whole 50M pool will be Closed on the following dates/times:
Saturday 26th May ...more
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Flooring upgrade at Waterworld |
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Saturday 26 May 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
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Attention Waterworld Patrons:
We will be upgrading our flooring surface in the following areas:
• 25m pool entrance and concourse
• Toddlers pool
• ...more
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Flooring upgrade at Waterworld |
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Sunday 27 May 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
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Attention Waterworld Patrons:
We will be upgrading our flooring surface in the following areas:
• 25m pool entrance and concourse
• Toddlers pool
• ...more
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Aqua Play Gym at Waterworld |
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Sunday 27 May 9:00AM - 11:00AM |
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Aqua Play Gym at Waterworld
9am - 11am
Every Thursday from 26 April - 28 June 2012
(except 14 June, due to closure ...more
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