Swimming pools
Daily update
Please note that any changes to the planned opening hours will be advertised on this page by 5pm everyday for the following day.
As of Tuesday 12th March, our swimming pools will be closed for the season. Thank you for joining us over the summer and we can't wait to see you all next season. All pools will reopen on the first Saturday in December 2024.
Weather Policy
Council operates a weather policy at the pools. This means Trentham and Daylesford pools open on days predicted to be 21+ degrees based on the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) predictions for Ballarat. Clunes Pool opens on days predicted to be 21+ degrees based on BOM predictions for Bendigo.
Hours
Entry is free to all Council pools and the Creswick Splash Park.
Weekday opening times - (School term) - 2pm – 7pm.
Weekends, school holidays and public holidays - 11am – 6pm.
Calambeen Park Toddler Pool and Creswick Splash Park - Open from 9am – 9pm.
The pools are closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Locations
Daylesford pool
Location: Central Springs Road, Daylesford
Facilities: 50m Pool and toddlers' pool
Trentham pool
Location: Corner of Market Street and Camp Street
Facilities: 25m pool and toddlers' pool
Clunes pool
Location: Bull Millgate Reserve, Clunes. Turn off at Ligar Street and Clunes – Campbelltown Road intersection
Facilities: 25m pool and toddlers' pool
Calembeen Park toddlers' pool
Location: Calembeen Park, access via Cushing Avenue, Creswick
Facilities: Toddlers' pool
Creswick Splash Park
Location: Opposite IGA Creswick, Turn off from Albert Street
Facilities: Splash pad with numerous water play features
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa – locals’ discount
While not managed by Council, Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa is another bathing facility in our Shire. Hepburn Shire residents can head to the bathhouse year-round and take advantage of a locals’ discount. The rate for Shire residents is $12.50 per session or a ten pass for $99. The offer is for Monday to Thursday excluding public holidays. Walk in only. To find out more visit their website.