About

Cape Town’s swimming facilities consist of Olympic-sized pools, springboard diving pools and splash pools for children. Blue Downs Swimming Pool in Hindle Road is easily accessible from the surrounding areas and promotes community participation as well as improved fitness levels and health.The swimming pool is heated, allowing you the opportunity to enjoy a swim in cooler weather. 

Opening hours

Monday to Sunday
10:00 - 18:00

Entrance fees

Contact us

General enquiries

Telephone:
021 444 0313

View the Recreation and Parks Facility Contact List.

Location

Hindle Road, Blue Downs

Features and facilities

• Lifeguards
• Ablution amenities
• Change rooms
• Disability access
• Spectator seating
• Showers

Gallery

Activities

• Lifeguards and lifesaving
• Water sports
• Leisure and relaxation
• Safe swimming

Facility sizes

Maximum 850 patrons

Booking and tariffs

Please see the Recreation and Parks Tariffs Booklet in the document download section below for more information about bookings and tariffs.

Document downloads

• 1. General Rules for Public Swimming Pools

     06/01/2025, Regulation - 168.9 KB

  2. Learn To Swim Programme Schedule

     04/12/2025, Schedule - 592.2 KB

  3. Swimming Pools Schedule 2025/26

     15/05/2026, Schedule - 192 KB

  4. Swimming Pools Tariffs

     01/07/2026, Budget annexure,Tariff - 2 MB