Outdoor pools
Council operates two seasonal outdoor pools at Bacchus Marsh and Ballan.
For the 2023-2024 season, the outdoors pool season will commence on Saturday 2 December 2023 and close Sunday 10 March 2024.
These pools are operated using a temperature policy to govern opening hours.
The temperature policy dictates opening times as follows:
Month
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Forecast below 23C
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Forecasted 23C or over
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Forecast 35C+
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School Term (Early December, February & March)
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Monday to Friday
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Closed
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3.30-7pm
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3.30-8pm
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Weekends
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Closed
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11am-7pm
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11am-8pm
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School Holidays (Late December & January)
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Monday to Friday
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Closed
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11am-7pm
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11am-8pm
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Weekends
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Closed
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11am-7pm
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11am-8pm
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School Term (2 December-20 December 2023 and 29 January-10 March 2024)
- Below 23C - Pools are closed
- 23C and above - Pools open 3.30pm to 7pm
- 35C+ - Pools open extended hours 3.30pm to 8pm
School Holidays (21 December 2023 to 26 January 2024) and weekends
- Below 23C - Pools are closed
- 23C and above – Pools open 11am-7pm
- 35C+ - Pools open extended hours 11am-8pm
To view outdoor pool facilities click on the buttons below
View the Bacchus Marsh Outdoor Pool page
View the Ballan Outdoor Pool
For more information please contact the Sport and Recreation Unit on 03 5366 7100.
2023/24 Outdoor pools fees and charges
Child Entry - $5.70
Adult Entry - $6.70
Concession Entry - $5.70
Spectator Entry - $1.50
Family Entry - $19.10
Child Season Ticket - $76.20
Adult Season Ticket - $95.30
Family Season Ticket - $148.30
The Bacchus Marsh and Ballan Outdoor Pool are affiliates of the Companion Card Scheme.