Swimming pool complexes to open from April 1 for new swimming season
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (March 31) that for the upcoming swimming season, 44 public swimming pool complexes will open for public use tomorrow (April 1). Individual swimming pools to be temporarily closed in specified periods in 2026 for maintenance works are set out in the Annex. Swimmers should mind their safety, care for themselves and others, and keep the swimming pools clean and hygienic while enjoying the fun of swimming.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), Photo source: reference image
From April to October, LCSD swimming pools will open daily from 6.30am to 10pm in three sessions with two one-hour breaks. Mui Wo Swimming Pool will open daily from 8.30am to 6pm in two sessions (and in one session from 7pm to 10pm on Fridays (Note)).
For the 19 pool complexes with both heated and non-heated swimming facilities, the heated facilities will continue to open from April 1 to 15. The non-heated facilities will open for public use from April 16.
The 19 swimming pool complexes are:
Hong Kong Island:
District
Swimming Pool Complex
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Central and Western
Kennedy Town Swimming Pool
Wan Chai
Morrison Hill Swimming Pool
Kowloon:
District
Swimming Pool Complex
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Kowloon City
Ho Man Tin Swimming Pool
Kowloon Tsai Swimming Pool
Wong Tai Sin
Hammer Hill Road Swimming Pool
Morse Park Swimming Pool
Kwun Tong
Kwun Tong Swimming Pool
Sham Shui Po
Lai Chi Kok Park Swimming Pool
Yau Tsim Mong
Kowloon Park Swimming Pool
New Territories:
District
Swimming Pool Complex
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Islands
Tung Chung Swimming Pool
North
Fanling Swimming Pool
Sha Tin
Hin Tin Swimming Pool
Sha Tin Jockey Club Swimming Pool
Tsuen Wan
Shing Mun Valley Swimming Pool
Tuen Mun
Tuen Mun Swimming Pool
Tuen Mun North West Swimming Pool
Yuen Long
Yuen Long Swimming Pool
Tin Sau Road Swimming Pool
Sai Kung
Tseung Kwan O Swimming Pool
To maintain the hygiene of public swimming pools, each pool will be closed for a thorough cleaning once a week, in addition to the regular daily cleaning. The thorough cleaning will be conducted on a designated weekday (Monday to Friday) from 10am to the end of the second session. If the designated day falls on a public holiday, the cleaning will be rescheduled to another weekday in the same week.
To ensure a clean environment for public swimming pools, swimmers should maintain personal hygiene and observe the pool rules, including the following points:
(a) Swimmers should shower before entering the pool deck;
(b) Swimmers should walk through the shower bath and footbath;
(c) Swimmers should not go swimming if they feel unwell and should seek medical consultation early;
(d) Swimmers are advised to use the toilet before swimming and should not urinate or defecate in the pools. They should leave the water immediately and use the toilet if they have to vomit; and
(e) Parents should teach their children about the importance of maintaining personal and public hygiene.
Holders of the public swimming pool monthly ticket are encouraged to apply for monthly ticket smart cards, which are printed with the card holder's photo and preloaded with information on the validity period. The smart cards enable holders to enter the pools easily and conveniently without having to produce documentary proof of identity. Interested monthly ticket holders can apply for smart cards free of charge. For details, please visit the webpage www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/beach/swim-intro/swim-ticket.html.
For details of the opening arrangements and the schedule of the weekly cleaning operations of public swimming pools, please visit the webpagewww.lcsd.gov.hk/en/beach/swim-intro/swimlocation.html.
Note: Mui Wo Swimming Pool will open from 8.30am to 6pm in two sessions on April 3 (public holiday).
The Tseung Kwan O Swimming Pool, Photo source; reference image
