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Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre

📍 Hornsby, NSW

★4.3(845 Google reviews)đŸ‘ļAll ages

Heated shallow pool, segregated heated lesson pool, and an outdoor unheated pool reaching 1.8m depth. Toddler-friendly facilities, pram access, on-site cafe, and free parking. A short walk from Hornsby Station.

✓ Toddler friendly✓ Swimming lessons✓ Heated pool✓ Near train station✓ Free parking
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★★★★★Featured review by Phil Vincent

This is an excellent swimming pool for adults and kids, we're lucky to have it in Hornsby. Come along on a weekend morning to experience the best of tired parents trying to secretly play on their phones whilst feeling guilty that they aren't paying attention to their kids learning to swim.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Well-suited for families with toddlers and children in swimming lessons — the heated shallow pool is calm and appropriately staffed. Public holiday visits are surprisingly uncrowded. Confident swimmers who want to train should check the lesson schedule to confirm outdoor pool access. Change rooms are functional and not the cleanest in the area.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Check the lesson schedule before visiting — the segregated pool is reserved for lessons and unavailable for casual swimming during those times
⏰Public holiday sessions are often quiet if you prefer a less busy environment
đŸŽŸī¸The outdoor pool is unheated and reaches 1.8m — appropriate for confident swimmers only
🚗Hot kiosk food is not always available; call ahead or bring snacks as backup

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.3
★★★★★

845 Google reviews

Excellent facilities for children45%
Friendly and patient staff35%
Change rooms need attention20%
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Phil Vincent

a month ago

★★★★★

“This is an excellent swimming pool for adults and kids, we're lucky to have it in Hornsby. Come along on a weekend morning to experience the best of tired parents trying to secretly play on their phones whilst feeling guilty that they aren't paying attention to their kids learning to swim.”

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nath

a month ago

★★★★★

“We received such friendly service from Sam at the kiosk outside. Sam was really accomodating and went the extra mile to serve us, even though hot food was no longer available!”

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Yvonne Wang

4 weeks ago

★★★★★

“The receptionist Yogi has been really patient and professional for the questions. And the aqua centre has really nice pool for toddlers. Great price as well!”

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Toy Galaxy

2 months ago

★★★★★

“A mid-sized swimming centre a short walk from Hornsby Station. Contains a shallow heated pool, a segregated heated pool for swimming lessons, and an outdoor unheated pool (1.2 to 1.8 m depth) for more advanced summers. Pools are well-kept and not excessively crowded. Change rooms are not very clean unfortunately, preventing a 5/5.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre operates three pools: a heated shallow pool for casual swimming, a segregated heated pool reserved for lessons, and an outdoor unheated pool (1.2–1.8m depth) for confident swimmers. The centre provides toddler-friendly change facilities, pram access, and a kiosk serving hot food when available. Free parking on-site and a short walk from Hornsby Station make access straightforward.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday07:00 – 18:45
Tuesday05:30 – 19:45
Wednesday05:30 – 19:45
Thursday05:30 – 19:45
Friday05:30 – 19:45
Saturday05:30 – 18:45
Sunday07:00 – 18:45

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