Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre, on Sir Lloyd Drive, opened in 1987 as the first public pool in Pakuranga and remains the suburb’s clear anchor for swimming and fitness today.
The centre includes both a leisure pool and a dedicated lap pool, with leisure pool hours running from 5.30am to 6.45pm on weekdays and 9am to 6.45pm on weekends, and lane swimming only from 7pm to 8.15pm on weekdays. A spa, sauna and gym round out the indoor facilities, alongside member fitness challenges and group fitness classes. During summer, an outdoor splash pool and an interactive splash pad add further options for younger children.
The centre has a direct link to the Howick Pakuranga Swimming Club through its own Swimgym programme, taking learners from blowing bubbles as young children through to swimming all strokes competently. A swim shop on site lets families pick up goggles, togs or other essentials, and a water wheelchair is available for families with accessibility needs. Total Body Physio operates from within the centre, giving families a local option for physiotherapy and sports injury management.
Families should note that children under three must wear a swim nappy rather than a standard disposable nappy, and swim nappies are available at reception for parents who arrive without one. Plenty of parking is available on site.
Given its position within Lloyd Elsmore Park, a visit to the pool pairs naturally with the Howick Historical Village or a walk through the wider park’s own sporting facilities on the same trip.
For more on sports and fitness options across Pakuranga, see our Sports, Fitness & Swimming page, and our Pakuranga suburb page for the fuller local picture. You can also visit the Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre website directly for current hours and programmes.
Families new to Pakuranga interested in joining the swimming club or booking a first lesson are encouraged to contact the centre directly to confirm current membership options and pricing.
The centre’s own scale, combining a full leisure pool, gym and on-site physiotherapy, means most families can meet their regular swimming and fitness needs without travelling to a separate facility.
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Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre has offered swimming and fitness in Pakuranga since 1987.
