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Healthways Recreation Centre

📍 Mont Albert North, VIC

4.6(259 Google reviews)💰$22.00👶All ages

Healthways Recreation Centre combines quality learn-to-swim programs with Box Hill Tenpin — Australia's oldest bowling alley, established 1961. Instructors are praised for skill with special needs children and all abilities.

Outstanding swim instructorsSpecial needs friendlyHistoric bowling alleyGreat birthday partiesHands-on owners
★★★★★Featured review by ES GAMING TIME S

We've had such a fantastic experience at Healthways Recreation Centre over the years! My son joined the Learn to Swim program when he was little, and the instructors were always kind, patient, and professional — he built a lot of confidence in the water thanks to their guidance. We also recently hosted his birthday party at the bowling alley, and it was absolutely perfect. The party space was spacious and well set up, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the whole event. All the kids had a great time, and it was such a fun and stress-free day for us as parents. Since then, we've been back several times during school holidays for more bowling fun — it's become one of our favorite go-to spots in the area. Highly recommend both the swimming program and the bowling centre for families looking for quality programs and a welcoming environment!

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children learning to swim or those wanting a reliable, caring party venue. Instructors excel with kids of all abilities including special needs children, making it a strong choice for support workers and parents alike. The bowling facilities are clean and spacious — well-suited to birthday groups of all sizes.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Request Jordie for Sunday swimming lessons — reviewers specifically praise his ability to entertain as teaching
Book the function room for birthday parties — the attached kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering
🎟️School holiday programs combine swimming, bowling, and arts across multiple days
🚗The bowling alley accommodates flexible timing for special needs children — speak to Mark the owner directly

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.6

259 Google reviews

Exceptional swimming instructors45%
Special needs accommodating25%
Clean bowling facilities20%
Great birthday party setup10%
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ES GAMING TIME S

8 months ago

We've had such a fantastic experience at Healthways Recreation Centre over the years! My son joined the Learn to Swim program when he was little, and the instructors were always kind, patient, and professional — he built a lot of confidence in the water thanks to their guidance. We also recently hosted his birthday party at the bowling alley, and it was absolutely perfect. The party space was spacious and well set up, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the whole event. All the kids had a great time, and it was such a fun and stress-free day for us as parents. Since then, we've been back several times during school holidays for more bowling fun — it's become one of our favorite go-to spots in the area. Highly recommend both the swimming program and the bowling centre for families looking for quality programs and a welcoming environment!

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Yuri Fukaya

2 months ago

We only have positive experience with healthways mont albert. My eldest love her swimming lessons, both kids have so much fun at school holiday program with swiming, ten pin bowling and arts. The owners are beautiful people, they are hands on, caring, understanding and friendly. You can see that they carefully selected the swim coaches. They are all passionate with what they do and care about each child's learning. You feel good coming here.

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Andrew Pricop

a month ago

My ~4 year old has been doing swimming lessons here for quite a while now, the instructors are phenomenal. He is with Jordie on Sundays at the moment, who has greater capacity to entertain and teach kids than some parents I've met. Highly recommend if you're thinking of having your child learn to swim while also just having a fun outing

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Jackson Goldenberg

2 months ago

Perfect place. I bring my client here who has special needs. Mark the owner and the staff are incredible. They let us stay as long as we want for bowling. We pay 17.50 for one child/game. Incredibly helpful as a support worker or as a parent. My client would stay here 24/7 if he could!

Reviews from Google

Overview

Healthways Recreation Centre in Mont Albert North houses Box Hill Tenpin, Australia's oldest bowling alley from 1961, alongside a full learn-to-swim program. Instructors are consistently rated exceptional — particularly for special needs children. Birthday parties use spacious function rooms with attached kitchen facilities. School holiday programs combine swimming, bowling, and arts activities. Owners are hands-on and actively present day-to-day.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday08:30 – 21:00
Tuesday06:00 – 22:00
Wednesday08:30 – 22:00
Thursday06:00 – 22:00
Friday08:30 – 22:00
Saturday06:00 – 22:00
Sunday08:00 – 22:00

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