Our outdoor pools are currently getting ready for a busy 2023/2024 summer season.
- Exciting news! All Council's outdoor pools are FREE ENTRY for the 2023/2024 summer season!
- Ararat Outdoor Pool is currently open in the mornings for lap swimming 6am - 9am, and from Saturday 18 November, will be open
- 1pm-7pm weekends
- 6am-9am (lap swimming) and 4pm-7pm weekdays.
- The Willaura and Lake Bolac outdoor pool facilities will open December 2nd (weather dependent - keep an eye out for more details).
- Find more information on all outdoor 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
Weekdays: 6.00am to 9.00am (lap swimming only), 4.00pm to 7.00pm
Weekends: 1.00pm to 7.00pm
The Ararat Outdoor Pool will be closed if the weather is below 23 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
Weekdays: 3.30pm to 6.30pm
Weekends: 1.00pm to 7.00pm
The Lake Bolac Outdoor Pool will be closed if the weather is below 23 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
Opening hours
Wednesday - Friday: 4.00pm to 7.00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 1.00pm to 7.00pm
Willaura Outdoor Memorial Pool will generally be closed Mondays and Tuesdays unless it's a hot day, and 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.