Rosedale Swimming Pool is a popular community facility located at the corner of Hood and Albert Street in Rosedale, Victoria. This outdoor seasonal swimming pool is operated by Wellington Shire Council and is part of their portfolio of outdoor pools in the region.
The 2023-24 Outdoor Pool Season officially commences on Saturday 25 November and runs until Monday 11 March 2024. During the off-peak season, which spans from 24 November to 15 December 2023 and 29 January to 11 March 2024, the pool is open on weekdays from 4pm to 7pm and on weekends and public holidays from 10:30am to 6pm.
From 16 December 2023 to 28 January 2024, which is the peak season, the pool operates on extended hours. It opens on weekdays from 11am to 7pm, and during this time, it also guarantees swimming hours from 12pm to 3pm every day, regardless of the temperature forecast. The daily forecast for pool opening is determined by the temperature forecast for Sale, issued by the Bureau of Meteorology at 4pm on the previous day. If the forecast predicts a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius or higher, the pool will be open to the public.
In addition to regular swimming hours, lap swimming sessions are available at the Maffra, Sale, and Yarram Outdoor Pools. These sessions take place from 6am to 8am on weekdays (excluding public holidays) and are not dependent on the temperature forecast.
The entry fees for Rosedale Swimming Pool are as follows: casual pool entry for adults is $7. 30, for children (aged 5-15) is $4. 90, for families/groups (2 adults, 2 children) is $19. 50, and for concession cardholders is $5.
80. Other options include a 10-session pool pass, a season pass for 15 weeks (valid only for the outdoor pool), and various concession discounts.
Rosedale Swimming Pool is a 'Watch around Water' pool, meaning that safety protocols are in place to ensure the well-being of all pool users. Children under 5 years old must be within arm's reach of a responsible adult, and children under 10 years old must be under constant visual supervision by a responsible adult. Unsupervised children will not be allowed to remain in the water, and the responsible adult must be at least 16 years old.
For more information about Rosedale Swimming Pool, including its location, you can contact them at (03) 5199 2366. Information about other pools in the Wellington Shire Council's portfolio, such as the Sale Outdoor Pool, Heyfield Memorial Pool, Maffra Memorial Pool, Stratford Swimming Pool, and Yarram Swimming Pool, can also be obtained through the provided contact details. Additionally, for information on indoor pools, visitors are directed to the Aqua Energy Leisure Centre website.