December 12th, 2024Pool season makes a splash
You know things are warming up and Christmas is almost here when the public pool season starts.
In the Hepburn Shire it started on Saturday (December 7) with council-managed outdoor pools opening for free throughout the shire.
To celebrate the start to the pool season the Clunes, Daylesford and Trentham outdoor pools all opened over the launch weekend (Dec 7-8) between 1pm to 6pm regardless of any predicated cooler weather (21 and below).
The new aquatics season for the shire’s pulbic pools and Creswick Splash Park is now scheduled to run through to March 13 2025 (Labour Day public holiday).
2024/2025 Pool Opening Times
| Facility | School Term – Weekdays | School Holidays –Weekends | Public Holidays | Pool Closures |
| Clunes Outdoor Pool | Monday, Wednesday and Fridays3pm to 6pm | 1pm to 6pm | 1pm to 6pm | Pools close on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and when Bendigo’s next day Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) weather prediction is 21 degrees and below |
| Daylesford Outdoor Pool | Monday, Wednesday and Fridays3pm to 6pm | 1pm to 6pm | 1pm to 6pm | Pools close on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and when Ballarat’s next day Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) weather prediction is 21degrees and below |
| Trentham Outdoor Pool | Tuesday, Thursday and Friday3pm to 6pm | 1pm to 6pm | 1pm to 6pm | Pools close on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and when the Ballarat’s next day Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) weather prediction is 21 degrees and below |
| Creswick Splash Park and Calembeen Park Toddlers Pool | Daily9am to 9pm | 9am- 9pm | 9am to 9pm | Open public holidays and no cool weather closures |
Fees
Entry is free to all council pools and the Creswick Splash Park.
Locations
Daylesford pool
Location: Central Springs Road, Daylesford
Facilities: 50m Pool and toddlers’ pool
Trentham pool
Location: Corner of Market Street and Camp Street
Facilities: 25m pool and toddlers’ pool
Clunes pool
Location: Bull Millgate Reserve, Clunes. Turn off at Ligar Street and Clunes – Campbelltown Road intersection
Facilities: 25m pool and toddlers’ pool
Calembeen Park toddlers’ pool
Location: Calembeen Park, access via Cushing Avenue, Creswick
Facilities: Toddlers’ pool
Creswick Splash Park
Location: Opposite IGA Creswick, Turn off from Albert Street
Facilities: Splash pad with numerous water play features
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa – locals’ discount
While not managed by the council, the Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa is another bathing facility in the shire and it’s worth noting that Hepburn Shire residents can head to the bathhouse year-round to take advantage of the locals’ discount.
The rate for residents in the shire is $12.50 per session or a ten pass for $99. The offer is for Monday to Thursday excluding public holidays. Walk in only.
Further information about the local public pools, including the new hours is at www.hepburn.vic.gov.au/pools
