Swimming Pools
Temporary Note
Marton Swim Centre to be closed for 2024/25 summer season
In August 2024, structural damage to a beam caused a partial collapse of the Marton Swim Centre roof. After significant debate during its September 2024 Council meeting, Council decided to keep the swim centre closed for the 2024/25 summer season.
Council have instructed staff to conduct further investigation of the Marton Swim Centre to determine a more holistic understanding of the repairs required to future-proof the facility. For further information read our Media Release.
Council and Community Leisure Management will keep residents informed of the options that will be available to them, and when they will be happening.
There are Council-operated swimming pools in Marton and Taihape.
Have a look at the Marton and Taihape Swim Centre pages for information about opening hours and prices. Both centres have very active facebook pages and is a great way to stay in touch and see what's going on.
There is a community-run pool in Hunterville open during the summer months.
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Over 65 and have a “green prescription” from your GP?
The overwhelming success of the Over 65 Green Prescription free entry to Marton Swimming Pool has now been extended to Taihape Swim Centre for the 2018/2019 season.
Over 65’s with a Green Prescription from their GP can swim for 3 months free at either pool. After that 3 months they can buy a heavily discounted swim card for the remainder of the season.
Sport Whanganui’s Deb Byers said more than 60,000 kiwis nationwide have been given a Green Prescription by their doctors to increase their physical activity and improve their overall health and lifestyle.