Sidney, best-known for its iconic opera house and harbour bridge, also boasts the distinction of hosting more ocean pools in one city than any other – making this city’s iconic swim spots popular among both residents and visitors alike.
Although their locations differ, most pools open their doors starting the Saturday after Memorial Day and ending two weeks before Labor Day. Each park employs a Water Park Manager and Assistant Manager as well as up to 25 lifeguards responsible for protecting customers as well as keeping the appearance of the facility looking its best.
Shelby County Health Department licenses and inspects public swim areas to protect bathers from injury, limit disease transmission potential and provide a healthy aquatic recreational experience. They regulate all public pools such as wading pools or spray grounds open to the general public as well as licensing any private pools used recreationally in Shelby County.
If you’re visiting Sydney, make sure that your accommodations offer indoor pools so you have ample opportunities for relaxation. Hotels offering such features in Sydney include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Sydney by IHG, Microtel Inn & Suites Sydney North and Best Western Golden Prairie Inn & Suites.
Sidney swimming pools often form part of larger complexes, like Keith Clark Park Swimming Pool which boasts several water slides, lazy river, beachfront restaurant seating area and is available for renting for private events such as birthdays and anniversaries.
Mount Druitt Ocean Pool offers an intimate swimming experience; swimmers can watch movies at this pool during summer nights while in winter they drain it and add trout for fishing fun! These pools are more than just places for people to relax; they provide residents with an everyday form of recreation and community support.
If you want to gain more insight into Sidney’s swim spots history, visit Ocean Pools Historical Society. This group is committed to preserving its rich pool culture history, and hosts exhibitions throughout the year in their renovated 1930s home at Bondi and Campbell Streets – admission is free; exhibits may also be borrowed out by libraries and organizations for further education if desired; for more information contact (931) 343-7177.