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                    Recreation centres

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                    The City of Melbourne operates several recreation centres, offering a wide range of sports and recreational facilities and programs for people of all ages and fitness levels.
                    Temporary closure of recreation centres and pools

                    Melbourne City Baths, Carlton Baths and North Melbourne Recreation Centre will re-open later in June. Kensington Recreation Centre (pool only) will be re-opening and operating at a limited capacity from 4 June. See more detail below.

                    We understand how important these facilities are to you as a customer. We will continue to monitor the situation closely so that we can reopen our facilities as soon as is practical.

                    Your membership will automatically be placed on free suspension during the time that we are closed, so you won’t be charged. 

                    For more information, please see our dedicated COVID-19 page.

                    Kensington Recreation Centre will be limited to two people per pool lane, no access to change room facilities, and other physical distancing rules in place. Bookings are essential, please contact 9376 1633.


                    Find out what's on offer at each of our recreation centres and how they can assist you to get active.

                    • Melbourne City Baths
                      Melbourne City Baths has provided health and fitness services to the community for more than 140 years. It has the largest swimming pool in the central city, along with a spa, sauna, squash courts and a gymnasium.
                    • North Melbourne Recreation Centre
                      Get active at North Melbourne Recreation Centre with its state-of-the-art gymnasium, multi-purpose stadium, seasonal aquatic facilities and a wide range of fitness programs.
                    • Carlton Baths Community Centre
                      Carlton's sporting hub has a heated outdoor pool, a well-equipped gym, an extensive group fitness program and a great range of children's activities.
                    • Kensington Community Recreation Centre
                      Kensington Community Recreation Centre includes a health club with qualified staff and modern equipment, a 25-metre lap pool and learn-to-swim pools, a sports stadium and community spaces for hire. We’re redeveloping the Kensington Community Recreation Centre to prepare for the growing needs of the local community. Find out more at Participate Melbourne. For more information on the project, contact 9658 9658.
                    • North Melbourne Community Centre
                      This community centre offers a variety of affordable programs and services for the residents of North Melbourne including a community health club, sporting facilities, and health and fitness classes.​



                    Did you know?
                    Our Active Melbourne Reciprocal Rights program allows members to access selected facilities across all Active Melbourne recreation centres.
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