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Competition pool and dive tower at Parakiore · Photo: Christchurch City Council Recreation and Sport Centres. Photo source

Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre

Public pool50m pool25m poolLane swimmingWater slideKids' swimming

50m · 10 lanes + dive, leisure and learn-to-swim pools

Pool

Adult NZ$7.20

Swim entry

Pay and play

Access

Description

Christchurch's new central aquatic and indoor sports centre, with a 10-lane 50m competition pool, a 5m dive pool, leisure pools and a set of hydroslides.

Pool & facilities

10-lane 50m competition pool that converts to two 25m pools

20m by 25.5m dive pool, 5m deep

Hydroslides including a trapdoor slide

Toddlers' pool, splash deck and water adventure playground

Spas, saunas, steam rooms and a hydrotherapy pool

Before you visit

Pay casual entry at reception. Check lane availability on the Recreation and Sport Centres site before a lap swim. The competition pool switches between 50m and 25m modes at set times, and events can close it; first two hours of parking are free.

Prices & eligibility

Adult single casual pool entry from 1 October 2026. Community Services and SuperGold card holders pay NZ$5.00, tertiary students NZ$5.00, children NZ$4.10; a family of five pays NZ$18.30. The slide park pass with pool entry costs NZ$18.50 for adults.

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Checked October 2026.

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Location

Approximate venue location. Use the address for directions.

Address

50 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011

Christchurch, New Zealand

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