Norman Kirk Memorial Summer Pool
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Lyttelton's very own public swimming pool is enjoyed by the community over the summer months.
Surrounded by breathtaking views of the Port Hills and Lyttelton Harbour, this pool offers a safe and enjoyable space for people of all ages to splash, play, and develop their swimming abilities.
Norman Kirk Memorial Summer Pool will open from Saturday 16 November 2024. Casual users can access the pool until Sunday 26 January 2025. Members can access the pool until Sunday 30 March 2025.
Want to plan an event, sports training or tournament? Find out more about pool hire at Christchurch Recreation and Sport Centres.
Opening hours for Norman Kirk Memorial Summer Pool can be found below.
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Wheelchair access
Email: recandsport@ccc.govt.nz
Phone: +64 3 941 8999
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Features
- six-lane, 25-metre outdoor pool
- toddler's paddling pool
- ramp entry to the pool for wheelchair users
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Membership
Get summer-long key access to the pool for you and your whānau with a summer pool membership.
Simply sign up for your membership online and attend a member induction session to collect your key.
- Full season membership is available for Saturday 16 November 2024 to 30 March 2025, with access to the pool 7am to 8pm daily.
- Half season membership is available for 27 January 2025 to 30 March 2025, with access to the pool 7am to 8pm daily.
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PriceSeason pass membership (key holder for access outside lifeguard hours)$140.00End-of-season membership February to closing (key holder for access outside lifeguard hours)$70.00Replacement key$50
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Join
Join
Already have an online account?
- Log in to your account.
- Click ‘Buy entry passes.’
- Click on ‘Summer Pool Seasonal Access’, choose your preferred membership and click ‘Add to cart’. (Norman Kirk has two membership options; half season memberships will be valid 27 January to 1 April 2024).
- Click on ‘Go to the shopping cart’.
- Review and click ‘Go to payment’.
- Follow the steps to make payment.
- You will receive a confirmation email with information about attending a member induction at the pool and collecting your access key.
Create a new online account
- Visit the online account log in page.
- Click 'Join now'.
- Choose Jellie Park as your facility and click ‘Next’.
- Click ‘Create a guest account’ and click ‘Next’.
- Free trials are not available at summer pools, please click ‘Next’.
- Enter your details.
- Click ‘Go to your client portal’.
- Click on ‘Buy entry passes’
- Click on ‘Summer Pool Seasonal Access’, choose the membership you would like and then click ‘Add to cart’. (Norman Kirk has two membership options; half season memberships will be valid 27 January to 1 April 2024).
- Click on ‘Go to the shopping cart’.
- Review, click on ‘Go to payment’ and follow the steps to make payment.
- You will receive a confirmation email with information about attending a member induction at the pool and collecting your access key.
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Member induction sessions
Members will complete a health and safety induction and collect their access key.
Sessions:
- 16 November – 26 January - weekdays at 6pm, weekends at 11am.
If you need to attend an induction session, please email us at NKMP@ccc.govt.nz
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To find out more call 03 941 8999 or email NKMP@ccc.govt.nz
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Casual entry
Norman Kirk Memorial Summer Pool will open from Saturday 16 November 2024.
Cool down on hot summer days with friends and whānau at Norman Kirk Memorial Summer Pool.
You can buy a multi-visit pass online or at Graham Condon, Jellie Park, Pioneer, Taiora QEII and Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool.
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PriceAdult single pool entry *#$6.70Child single pool entry (under 16 years or secondary student cardholders) *#$3.80Preschool child single pool entry with parent or caregiver during school hours **FreePreschool child single pool entry with parent or caregiver outside of school hours$3.80Family of 5 single pool entry (2 adults and 3 children or 1 adult and 4 children)$17.10Family of 2 single pool entry (1 adult, 1 child)$8.60Additional child single pool entry (with family)$3.30SpectatorFree
* A 25% discount is available for Community Services, Super Gold card holders.
# A 50% discount is available for Hāpai Access and KiwiAble Leisure card holders
** Preschool child with parent or caregiver (maximum of two preschoolers per parent) during school hours (9am to 3pm on Monday to Friday). Weekends, public holidays and school holidays are excluded.
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Keep our pools safe
We want everyone to be able to enjoy the pools and have a safe and enjoyable experience.
It’s important that caregivers take extra care when accompanying a child to the pool.
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Supervision of children in the pool
- Children under five years old must be within arm’s reach and under constant supervision by a responsible caregiver aged 16 years or older in the pool at all times, who is wearing an orange wristband.
- Children between the ages of five and seven (inclusive) must be wearing a purple wristband and actively supervised by a responsible caregiver aged 16 years or older, who is to be within the pool area at all times and able to provide immediate assistance.
- Children aged 8 to 11 years (inclusive) must have a responsible caregiver 16 years or older on site unless they are in a supervised programme, such as swimming lessons. If they are swimming before or after their programme, their caregiver must be onsite.
Maximum adult to child ratiosHow many children can you bring to our pools?
- One adult to two children under 5 years old
- One adult to one child under 5 and two 5-7 year olds
- One adult to four 5-7 year olds
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News and events
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12 November 2024Make a splash at Christchurch’s summer poolsSoak up the sun and cool off this summer at Christchurch’s outdoor pools.
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12 November 2024Summer pool partiesGrab your friends and whānau, and pack your togs, towel and sunscreen - our summer pool parties are back, and you're in for a treat!
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12 November 2024Manu competitionGet amongst the fun and join our manu competition this summer to win prizes and become the Christchurch City Council manu champion!
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10 November 2024Parakiore a springboard for Diving New Zealand’s Olympic hopesNew Zealand divers will soon be on a level playing field with their international counterparts, as the assembly of the state-of-the-art dive pool and tower is now underway at Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.
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05 November 2024Pioneer recreation centre closing for maintenancePioneer Recreation and Sport Centre will undergo a multi-staged closure so that scheduled maintenance and refurbishment work can be carried out.
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07 October 2024Matatiki Hornby Centre goes solarAround $90,000 in annual savings will be generated by new solar panels at Matatiki Hornby Centre.
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03 October 2024Versatile indoor sports courts nearing completionWork on one of New Zealand’s most versatile indoor court spaces is nearing completion, with 3500 metres of line markings now painted on the floor at Christchurch’s under construction Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.
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25 September 2024Inflatable fun these school holidays!Rush, jump, slip, slide, biff and bash your way through our inflatable obstacle course during the school holidays!
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25 September 202424 hours – St John’s Swimming ChallengeJoin us in a 24 hour swim challenge to raise money for St John South Island!
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09 September 2024Competition pool installation underwayA significant milestone for aquatics infrastructure in the South Island has been reached, with construction of the 50-metre competition pool now underway at Christchurch’s Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.
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