Love this pool, it's great for swimming in summer and great for kids in the school holidays. They have an Olympic sized pool which has a kid's slide coming into the middle, they have an awesome baby wading pool, plus a water slide and play area for kids. We had so much fun here last Christmas holidays and can't wait to go back again.

Brought the kids here on Sunday morning and we stayed for hours! They began by climatising in the baby pool which is knee deep and then progressed to the kiddy pool which has 3 medium sized waterslides and various depths. A little hard for a mum to find the edges below the water surface so don't be rushing in or out. We then tried out the warm, shallow all the way covered pool which was great for teaching them how to float. We steered clear of the Olympic sized lap pool and were glad to notice lifeguards on duty. There are covered picnic tables, grassy slopes, shady picnic spots and also a dry playground so a family can really make a day of it. It cost $10.30 for one adult and 2 kids entry (they have EFTPOS). Free kickboards to borrow and free off street parking available.

Approximate cost: $10.30

Newmarket Pool has plenty to do and lots of different options for kids, families and people who want to train. There is a cafe and lots of grassy areas to laze around on. On a busy day, the place is packed! Great to do laps on a weekday morning, even if you have to share a lane at times.

Parking is free and convenient and if you live near a train line, catch the train to Newmarket station and it's just a short walk.

Adequate under cover areas to swim in and there's also a fully covered pool (25m I think).

They also sell a range of togs, goggles, sunscreen and so on.

If you have little children, they'll love the wading pool with the squirting figures, fountains and slides.

Approximate cost: $5

The last time I went there the bathrooms were pretty ordinary. Good options for little kids through to serious trainers. Could definitely use a facelift. Parking is easy and free, casual entry is $4.50 for adults. Gets pretty packed on weekends in warmer weather.

Approximate cost: $4.50

this is such a good pool to take the kids to! not only does it have the usual 'olympic' size pool for regular swimming but it has a couple of other pools that have water slides and water spouts designed for kids and toddlers. there is also a playground on site for the kids to play on after swimming. for the older kids, they have a massive inflatable slide in the big pool. there is also a heated pool for swimming lessons and a cafe that has good food there. it is a really cheap, great day out for the family!

Approximate cost: $4.10 per adult, under 2 free