Exciting news! All Council's outdoor pools are FREE ENTRY for the 2026/2027 summer! Find information on opening hours for each of our pools below.
Address
Vehicle access is available from Lowe Street through Alexandra Oval, towards the football scoreboard. Other access is available through the Alexandra Gardens
Opening Hours:
From Monday 12 October 2026, the pool will open for lap swimming only on weekdays: 6.00am - 8.30am.
From Monday 30 November 2026, as long as the weather is 22 degrees or more:
- Monday - Friday: 4.00pm -7.00pm (will go to 1.00pm - 7.00pm once school holidays start)
- Saturday - Sunday: 1.00pm - 7.00pm
- Public Holidays: 1pm - 7pm (public)
The Ararat Outdoor Pool will be closed if the weather is below 22 degrees.
About the pool
The Ararat Outdoor Pool is a seasonal outdoor facility. The main pool is 50m in length and varies in depth from 0.9m to 3m with a waterslide at the shallow end. A shaded area includes a toddler pool, mushroom shaped spray, water cannons, little tipping buckets and ground sprays for younger children. Shade is provided on the grassed area of the pool, a kiosk is available for drinks and treats along with the Gardens Lake Cafe.
Address
Lake Bolac Complex Road, Lake Bolac
Opening hours
Open from: Monday 30 November
- Weekdays - 3.30pm - 6.30pm (will go to 1.00pm - 7.00pm once school holidays start)
- Weekends - 1.00pm - 7.00pm
The Lake Bolac Outdoor Pool will be closed if the weather is below 22 degrees.
About the pool
The Peter O'Rorke Memorial Pool is a seasonal outdoor facility. The main pool is 25m in length (1.0 - 1.5m deep) with a 0.4m deep toddler pool under shade sails. A roof is located over the grass on one side for shade, another shelter near the toddler pool and some trees for shade. The main building has a veranda with shaded seats.
Address
Delacombe Way, Willaura
Open from Monday 30 November:
- Monday - Sunday: 3.30pm -7.00pm
Pool will be closed if the weather is below 23 degrees.
About the pool
Willaura Outdoor Swimming Pool is a seasonal outdoor facility. The main pool is 25m in length which varies in depth from 0.8 to 2.5m, and features a hexagon shaped toddler pool which is 0.3m deep and partly covered by a shade sail. A shade structure is located over the grass between the pools with some shade umbrellas.