Kensington Community and Aquatic Recreation Centre
The Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre is a modern indoor sports and leisure facility in the heart of JJ Holland Park which was rebuilt and reopened in 2025. It offers facilities for swimming, fitness, indoor sports and family recreation.
Aquatic Facilities
25 metre indoor pool
Enjoy the fitness benefits of lap swimming in the heated 25 metre indoor pool. This pool features an access ramp.
Program pool
Swimming lessons and aquatic group fitness classes are held in the heated indoor program pool. This pool features an access ramp.
Feature pool
Take a dip in the indoor heated feature pool. This pool has a beach entry so you can walk in from the shallow to deep end.
Outdoor splash pad
The outdoor splash pad is a great space for young children and toddlers to splash and play in the water. Perfect for cooling off on a hot day!
Swimming Activities
Lap Swimming
Lap swimming is a fantastic, low-impact activity. It uses nearly all of your muscle groups and improves your flexibility, coordination, balance and posture. It can also reduce stress, making it a great exercise for your overall physical and mental wellbeing.
The indoor pool has 8 lanes available for lap swimming outside of swimming lesson times. During swimming lessons, 5 lanes are reserved for lap swimming. It is recommended that you check lap lane availability before you visit.
Social Swim Squad
Designed for swimmers of all abilities, these sessions focus on fitness, technique, confidence, and community in a supportive and social environment.
Whether you’re returning to the pool, building endurance, or looking for a regular squad atmosphere, there’s a lane and pace for everyone.
Swimming lessons
There are a range of swimming lessons to suit different ages and abilities. There are lessons for infants, preschool, school-age and adults.
Women's only swimming
Swim laps, relax in the water or socialise with friends at women's only swimming sessions.
Other Facilities
- Modern gym with cardio and strength equipment
- Group fitness classes including yoga, Pilates and cycling
- Three full-sized indoor multipurpose courts for basketball, netball, volleyball and other sports
- Community meeting room
- Café
- Accessible change rooms and a Changing Places facility
- School programs and holiday activities
- Court hire and sports competitions available
Location
99 Altona Street, Kensington 3031 View Map
✆ (03) 9376 1633
Email Enquiry
Web Links
→ www.kensington.ymca.org.au
→ Kensington Community and Aquatic Recreation Centre on Facebook
