There are many ways to deal with Singapore’s hot and humid weather, like bringing around your portable fan or taking refuge in air-conditioned malls and cafes. But sometimes, nothing beats a refreshing swim and dip.
From pay-per-use swimming pools to hotel swimming pools, there are plenty of spots to cool off. But if you’re on a budget and still fancy a fun dip, we’ve compiled a list of the best ActiveSG swimming pools in Singapore and sorted them by location, so you can head somewhere a bit closer to home in the heartlands.
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| Pool type | Weekday – adult entry | Weekday – child/senior entry | Weekend & PH – adult entry | Weekend & PH – child/senior entry |
| Normal | $1 | $0.50 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Feature | $1.50 | $0.80 | $2 | $1 |
If you head to the pool regularly, you can also purchase the MyActiveSWIM swim pass for a monthly fee of $10/month for adults and $5/month for children and seniors. This will net you unlimited access to ActiveSG pools islandwide.
For more information on rates, refer to the ActiveSG website.
Bukit Canberra ActiveSG Swimming Complex is located in the new Bukit Canberra integrated hub and features 4 pools in total. You’ll find 2 outdoor pools and 2 sheltered pools, so take your pick depending on your mood and the weather.
Its outdoor pools consist of an Olympic-sized competition and lap pool for serious swimmers, as well as a kid-friendly fun pool with interactive water features and slides.
At the sheltered, indoor pools, you’ll find a teaching and training pool for beginners or anyone simply looking to enjoy some casual swimming. Young children can also head to the shallow wading pool to splash around safely under mum and dad’s watch.
Nearest MRT: Sembawang
Pool type: Normal
Image credit: Woodlands Swimming
If you’re based up north in Woodlands, Woodlands Swimming Complex is another spot to cool off. The facility has 3 outdoor pools – a competition pool, a kiddy wading pool, and a training and teaching pool – so whether you’re training for a competition or bringing the kids out for some weekend fun, you’ll be set. Just remember to plan your visit for a sunny day when the skies are clear.
The complex also hosts regular water-based activities like Aqua Aerobics, so do keep an eye out on their Facebook for updates and details. Plus, swimming lessons for adults and children are available on their website for those looking to pick up a new life skill.
Nearest MRT: Marsiling
Pool type: Normal
Image credit: Isplash Swim School
The newly revamped Sengkang ActiveSG Swimming Complex at the Sengkang Sports Centre might just be the most impressive one we’ve seen yet. It now boasts 5 different colourful slides, each looping, curling, and intertwining with one another. With names like Sugar Rush, Rainbow Dash, Jelly Lime Loops, and Jellybean Swizzle, expect a mix of adrenaline-pumping fun – from a quadruple-lane racer to spiral tube slides and a giant splash funnel.
Do note that swimmers need to be at least 1.2m tall to take on the slides.
Image credit: Sengkang Swimming
Of course, you’ll still find your usual swimming complex here, including a competition pool, kiddy pool, and indoor teaching pool. There’s also a jacuzzi and a sheltered pool for those wet-weather moments.
Nearest MRT: Sengkang
Pool type: Feature
Image credit: Bedok Swimming
Smack in the middle of shops, eateries, and plenty of things to do, Heartbeat @ Bedok ActiveSG Swimming Complex is as convenient as it gets. It comes fully equipped with 3 pools – an 8-lane competition pool, an 8-lane sheltered training pool, and a shallow learner pool.
There are indoor and outdoor pool options, so you can opt for the shelter when it rains and soak up some vitamin D when it’s sunny. Kids will love the interactive water-play pool with slides and sprinklers, while adults can unwind in the jacuzzi right beside it.
The place is also very spacious, so there’s no need to worry about it being too crowded and feeling like you’re swimming in a can of sardines. If you’ve got the day off, there’s free lunchtime parking on weekdays from 12pm to 2pm.
Nearest MRT: Bedok
Pool type: Feature
East-siders looking for a budget-friendly alternative to Wild Wild Wet can make a beeline for Pasir Ris Swimming Complex. Alongside its competition pool, teaching pool, and fun wading pool, the complex also has slides and a jacuzzi just next to the lap pool.
And here’s a cool perk – the sports centre and its surrounding area were designed with environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient features that help disperse and reduce ambient heat. So on sweltering days, you can count on cooling off faster here.
Nearest MRT: Pasir Ris
Pool type: Feature
Image credit: Tampines Swimming
Tampines ActiveSG Swimming Complex might be a bit basic and old-school compared to the newer spots, but it’s no slouch when it comes to its features. It has 6 pools in total – your usual trio for competition laps, teaching, and wading, plus a jacuzzi pool and an interactive kids’ pool with play structures, and even a synchronised swimming/water polo pool.
Nearest MRT: Tampines
Pool type: Normal
Image adapted from: Choa Chu Kang Swimming
Choa Chu Kang Swimming Complex (The Swimming Place) has a little something for everyone. You’ll find a competition pool, a wave pool, and a wading pool, as well as a slide pool and a play-area pool. Westies planning a family pool day will find the facilities perfect for swimmers of all ages.
Nearest MRT: Yew Tee or Choa Chu Kang
Pool type: Feature
Jurong East Swimming Complex has been around since 2000, and back then, it was pretty revolutionary thanks to its unique features.
Image credit: Friendly Dolphin Swim School
Beyond its competition and kiddy pools, it was also the first public pool in Singapore to offer a wave pool and a lazy river for visitors to float along the current.
Nearest MRT: Chinese Garden
Pool type: Feature
Image adapted from: Jurong West Swimming
On the other side of Jurong is Jurong West Swimming Complex, with plenty to offer too. Like its Jurong East counterpart, it features multiple pools, including a competition pool and a wading pool, as well as shallow pools with play structures designed for children.
On top of that, it also has a lazy river running through the complex, so you can take it easy after you’ve been tuckered out from all that swimming.
Nearest MRT: Pioneer
Pool type: Feature
There are 24 ActiveSG swimming pools around Singapore in total. Unlike SAFRA and other club membership swimming pools, anyone can enter an ActiveSG swimming complex – the facilities are open to the public.
Wild Wild Wet isn’t your only option when it comes to a fun day out at the pool – these ActiveSG swimming pools are affordable and offer more than your usual lap pools. Plus, they’re always upgrading these facilities, so you won’t have to worry about them being rundown.
Pro tip: check the crowd capacity at each ActiveSG swimming pool before heading down.
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Cover image adapted from: Friendly Dolphin Swim School
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