Top Swimming Pools in Singapore for a Refreshing Dip
Foreigners can generally use public swimming pools in Singapore. However, there may be certain conditions or restrictions depending on the specific pool and its policies.
For instance, some pools may require non-residents to pay a higher entry fee compared to residents. Or if it’s in a club, a member would need to sign in their guest (local or foreign) before being allowed to use the pool.
The best swimming pools in Singapore are just a few laps away, so let’s dive into them with this guide.
Sengkang Swimming Complex
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Address: Sengkang ActiveSG Sports Centre, 57 Anchorvale Rd, Singapore 544964 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6563153574
Hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 6.30 AM–9.30 PM; Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, 8 AM–9.30 PM
Price: $
Situated beside Sengkang Riverside Park, the Sengkang Swimming Complex boasts five pools and slides. It also offers swimming lessons for all ages and includes a gym for pre-swim workouts.
Despite its popularity, admission fees here are pretty affordable. Weekday rates are S$2 for adults and S$2.60 on weekends, with further discounted rates for kids and seniors.
PRO-TIP: Try to go here on weekdays, as the weekends tend to be crowded.
Jurong East Swimming Complex
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Address: ActiveSG Jurong East Sports Centre, 21 Jurong East Street 31, #01-01, Singapore 609517 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6565635052
Hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 6.30 AM–9.30 PM; Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, 8 AM–9.30 PM
Price: $
Opened in 2000, Jurong East Swimming Complex was the pioneer in offering affordable access to a range of water attractions. It features a lazy river, a wave pool, and fun slides for kids.
Alongside its competitive pool, the complex features an air-conditioned sports hall, stadium, and fitness gym, making it one of Singapore’s largest and most diverse public swimming facilities.
PRO-TIP: The lockers can only fit small to medium-sized bags, so pack accordingly.
Jurong West Swimming Complex
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Address: Jurong West ActiveSG Sports Centre, 20 Jurong West Street 93, Singapore 648965 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6565155332
Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 6.30 AM–9.30 PM; Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 8 AM–9.30 PM
Price: $
Inaugurated in 2006, Jurong West Swimming Complex accommodates nearly 500 people and offers a variety of amenities. Its lazy river experience is particularly popular.
Oh, and payment via MRT card is accepted, though lockers require two 20-cent coins.
Beyond the pool, it features food outlets, a water playground, and two Olympic-length pools—one indoors and one outdoors—ideal for family outings or serious training sessions.
PRO-TIP: The facility closes every Tuesday for maintenance.
SAFRA Yishun Swimming Pool
Address: Floor 1 SAFRA Yishun Country Club, 60 Yishun Ave 4, Safra, Singapore 769027 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6568528219
Hours: Mondays, 11 AM–9.30 PM; Tuesday to Friday, 7 AM–9.30 PM; Saturday to Sunday, 8 AM–9.30 PM
Price: $
At the SAFRA Yishun swimming pool, which is surrounded by lush trees and serene landscaping, you’ll feel transported to a tranquil resort. With no sight of neighbouring buildings, it’s a perfect escape from the city’s hustle and bustle.
You can enjoy various amenities including wading pools, slides, an Olympic-sized lap pool, and a 1-metre pool connected to a jacuzzi. Benches along the sides offer adults relaxation while keeping an eye on the kids.
PRO-TIP: As evening falls, soft lighting adds a romantic ambience, so you can enjoy night swimming sessions.
Pasir Ris Swimming Complex
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Address: ActiveSG Pasir Ris Sports Centre, 120 Pasir Ris Central, Singapore 519640 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6565838557
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.30 AM–9.30 PM; Mondays and Fridays to Sundays, 8 AM–9.30 PM
Price: $
Pasir Ris Swimming Pool, located in Pasir Ris Sports Centre, offers a standard competition pool, a learning pool, and a fully shaded jacuzzi. Additionally, there’s a water playground with two mega slides, including two open slides and one tunnel slide.
We love how this swimming complex is suitable for younger children. Lifeguards ensure safety, and the facility is well-maintained.
Most pools, including the competition pool, are partially shaded, providing relief from the sun.
PRO-TIP: Adults aren’t allowed on the kiddie slides (the lifeguard is pretty strict about this!), so don’t even bother trying.
Tampines ActiveSG Swimming Complex
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Address: Our Tampines Hub, 1 Tampines Walk, Singapore 528523 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6563853718
Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 6.30 AM–9.30 PM
Price: $
Tampines Swimming Complex, located on the 6th floor of Our Tampines Hub, offers a vast array of family-friendly amenities. With six different areas, including themed play areas and spacious slides, there’s something for everyone in the family.
Toddlers can enjoy a dedicated area with colourful water-filled pods, while adults can relax in the jacuzzi or sunbathe on the wooden deck complete with palm trees and deck chairs. Honestly, you’d never want to leave!
PRO-TIP: There’s also a dedicated lap pool where swimming coaches offer lessons for both kids and adults.
Woodlands Swimming Complex
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Address: ActiveSG Woodlands Sports Centre, 3 Woodlands Street 13, Singapore 738600 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6562694192
Hours: Monday to Wednesday and Fridays, 6.30 AM–9.30 PM; Saturday to Sunday, 8 AM–9.30 PM
Price: $
Since its opening in 1989, The Woodlands Swimming Complex has undergone several renovations and now offers contemporary facilities. It also boasts an eight-lane competitive pool for both lap and recreational swimmers.
We love how tall trees and buildings surround the pools minimise sun exposure, making it ideal for midday swims. It’s also located near various food and retail options like Wood Grove, Woodland North Plaza, and Causeway Point.
PRO-TIP: Foldable seats are available in each pool corner for sunbathing.
Bukit Canberra Swimming Complex/Singapore Swim School
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Address: 21 Canberra Link, Singapore 752350 (Google Maps)
Contact: +65 9114 2961
Hours: Daily (except Wednesdays), 8 AM–9.30 PM
Price: $$
Sport Singapore aims to enhance sporting facilities in the Bukit Canberra community with the new ActiveSG Swimming Complex at Bukit Canberra. Several swim schools and instructors are already offering classes for swimming lessons at this hub.
The complex currently features four swimming pools, each catering to different needs. A 6-lane sheltered pool, an 8-lane outdoor lap pool (up to 1.8 metres in depth), a sheltered wading pool, and an outdoor fun pool for children are available.
PRO-TIP: Singaporeans aged 65 and above can access all ActiveSG gyms and swimming pools for free, including the newly opened facilities at Bukit Canberra.
Wild Wild Wet
Address: Downtown East, 1 Pasir Ris Cl, Singapore 519599 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6565819128
Hours: Mondays and Wednesday to Friday, noon–6 PM; Saturday to Sunday, 11 AM–6 PM
Price: $$
For families with young ones, Wild Wild Wet waterpark is an amazing full-water theme park experience.
Highlights include Splash Play, a wading pool with a mini slide and fountains, and Kidz Zone, featuring brightly coloured slides with individual lanes for safety.
The wide blue slide is perfect for kids with floats. Additionally, kids can enjoy drifting along the Shiok River, a canal-like water play area with a depth of around 1 metre.
Floats are available for rent for a leisurely drift around the loop.
PRO-TIP: Life vests are available for non-swimmers and kids to use.
Splash @ Kidz Amaze
Address: Floor 3 SAFRA Punggol, 9 Sentul Cres, Level 3, Singapore 828654 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6565858710
Hours: Monday to Friday, 1–7 PM; Saturday to Sunday, 10 AM–9 PM
Price: $$
Singapore’s first indoor water playground, Splash @ Kidz Amaze, is located conveniently in the Punggol SAFRA clubhouse. It offers multiple play decks, five slides, and a splash pad themed as the Enchanted Deep Sea.
The wading area is tailored for toddlers and small kids, with a safe water depth of around 30 cm. Meanwhile, the main play area features a three-storey structure with small tunnel slides.
We appreciate how the bathrooms include lockers, baby changing areas, and two-door cubicles for convenience and safety.
PRO-TIP: Your kids will be watched over here. Crew members in yellow shirts ensure kids’ safety at all times.
Splash-N-Surf
Address: Floor 3 Singapore Sports Hub, Level 3 Kallang Wave Mall Near Gate 21 of National Stadium, Singapore 397629 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6566538900
Hours: Daily (except Tuesdays), 9 AM–8 PM
Price: $$
Located on Level 3 of Kallang Wave Mall, Splash-N-Surf offers a range of water activities for all ages. Kids can enjoy the free water playground while their parents relax in the Lazy River.
The open-air play area is suitable for ages three to 12 with separate sections for different age groups. The kids’ pool is meant for younger ones and the water play area is for older children.
Meanwhile, adventurous visitors can try the Stingray, a water facility for boarding sports.
PRO-TIP: At the Lazy River, kids under 12 or shorter than 1.2 metres must be accompanied by an adult to float along its 1-metre-deep waters.
HomeTeamNS Khatib
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Address: 2 Yishun Walk, Singapore 767944 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6567086670
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 AM–8 PM; Friday to Sunday, 9 AM–9 PM
Price: $$
The HomeTeamNS Clubhouse, situated in a suburban area surrounded by older public housing, features a striking 50-metre lap pool with vivid orange-blue gradating tiles.
The poolside deck offers versatile function spaces, while the spa pool, nestled within a cage-shaped pavilion, provides privacy amid lush surroundings. The kids’ pool, event lawn, and multi-use pavilion cater to larger crowds.
Terraced gardens with native species enhance the communal space, giving the feeling of security and being surrounded by nature.
PRO-TIP: The 5th-storey rooftop garden features entertainment pods and BBQ pavilions with panoramic views of the neighbourhood park and poolside activities.