The Goomalling War Memorial Swimming Pool, located next to the caravan park on Throssell Street, is a popular recreational facility in Goomalling, Western Australia. This public swimming pool offers three pools: a large pool for lap swimming and free play, a shaded baby pool, and a shaded pool suitable for small children. Visitors can enjoy a refreshing swim and cool off during the hot Australian summers.
The Goomalling pool provides various amenities to enhance the swimming experience. There is a kiosk where visitors can purchase snacks, drinks, and ice creams to enjoy by the poolside. The pool also offers shaded grassed and paved areas with tables and seating, providing a comfortable space for relaxation and socialising.
For families with children, the Goomalling pool is an excellent choice. It features two playgrounds where kids can have fun and play, ensuring a well-rounded family outing. Additionally, male and female toilets and changerooms are available for visitors' convenience.
The pool's opening hours cater to different needs. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, the pool is open from 6:30 am to 7:30 am for lap swimming only, and from 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm for the public. On Saturdays and Sundays, it is open from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm for the public. The pool is closed on Tuesdays and Mondays from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm during school terms to accommodate the Goomalling Swimming Club.
The pool operates from early November to late March each year.
Visitors can contact Pool Manager Brock Hargreaves-Tieland on 9629 1242 during opening hours for any inquiries or assistance.
The Goomalling War Memorial Swimming Pool has a fee structure that includes different ticket and entry costs. Children under 5 years of age enter for free, while adult admission costs $4. 40, and child admission costs $2. 20.
Non-swimming spectators can also enter for $2. 20. For frequent visitors, the pool offers booklets of 20 tickets priced at $33 for children and $66 for adults. Season passes are available at $77 for children, $132 for adults, and a family season pass for $330.
However, season passes cannot be used for entry to vacation swimming classes, swimming carnivals, or school swimming.
The Goomalling War Memorial Swimming Pool has a rich history, having opened its doors to the public on 27 January 1958. It continues to serve as a valuable community asset, providing a place for fitness, recreation, and social interaction among residents and visitors.
For more information, visitors can contact the Shire of Goomalling at (08) 9629 1101 or visit their website at goomalling. Wa. gov. au.
The Shire of Goomalling is located at 32 Quinlan St, PO Box 118, Goomalling, WA 6460.