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MSAC Outdoor Pool

Summer arvos done right: slides, shade sails and soft-serve

Age
3–14 yrs
Duration
Half day
Price
≈ $6 per child
Distance
3.2 km from centre
Season
Summer
Setting
Outdoors
Opening
Summer season, 10:00–20:00
Where
Albert Park — Aughtie Dr, Albert Park VIC 3206

Why kids love it

Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre's 50-metre outdoor pool opens all summer with two slides, a splash park for littlies and grassy banks made for long arvos. Twilight swims on Fridays run till 8.

  • 50 m outdoor pool + two slides
  • Toddler splash park
  • Twilight swims Fridays till 8 PM
  • Kiosk with famously good chips

Take a peek1 photos

Kids racing down the twin water slides

Kids racing down the twin water slides · Placeholder photo via picsum.photos

Special Passes & Promotions

Summer Twilight Special

Summer Twilight Family Swim

Discounted evening family entry after 5:00 PM throughout summer months.

$25 family twilight passValid until 2027-02-28
School Holiday Fun

School Holiday Inflatable Pass

General pool access plus unlimited turns on the outdoor inflatable obstacle course.

4 family passValid until 2026-10-04

Hours & Operating Times

Summer season, 10:00–20:00

Summer Twilight Pool Sessions · 17:00–21:30

Warm summer evening swims under the floodlights with water inflatables

Season window: 2026-12-01 to 2027-02-28

Victorian Spring School Holidays · 09:00–18:00

Daily outdoor mega-inflatable obstacle course 11:00–15:00

Season window: 2026-09-19 to 2026-10-04

Accessibility & Inclusion

Certified accessible aquatics facility with water wheelchair ramps, mechanical pool hoists, and Changing Places adult hoist changerooms. Free entry for Companion Card carers.

Step-free access Sensory friendly · Sundays 7:00–9:00 AM Companion Card: Carers Free Changing Places adult hoist

Family Essentials Checklist

Fully fenced
Shaded play
Baby change
BYO picnic OK
Pram parking
Water refill tap
Cafe on site
No dogs (toddler safe)

Good to know

Stroller friendly#swimming#slides#summer only
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Questions parents ask

How much does MSAC Outdoor Pool cost?

≈ $6 per child.

What ages is MSAC Outdoor Pool good for?

Children aged 3 to 14 years get the most out of it.

How much time should we plan for MSAC Outdoor Pool?

Plan around half day — roughly 180 minutes door to door.

Is MSAC Outdoor Pool a good rainy-day option?

Not really. It's best in summer, so save it for a dry day.

Can we bring a stroller to MSAC Outdoor Pool?

Yes, MSAC Outdoor Pool is stroller friendly.

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