[Swimming pools reopen] Recommend four high-quality public indoor swimming pools with time and fee details + swimming equipment recommendations
The 44 public swimming pools under the jurisdiction of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department have gradually reopened. Many swimming pools have indoor swimming pool facilities, allowing everyone to avoid high temperatures and rain and enjoy swimming with peace of mind. Here are four high-quality public indoor swimming pools recommended to you!
Four high-quality public indoor swimming pools
1. Kennedy Town Swimming Pool - The translucent roof is highly designed
The old Kennedy Town Swimming Pool was demolished for the construction of MTR Kennedy Town Station. The new Kennedy Town Swimming Pool has a stylish and modern appearance, like a spaceship. It was designed by the internationally renowned British design company Farrells and installed with 53 solar cells. Photovoltaic panels provide hot water for the changing rooms, which is of high quality both for the environment and for the bathers. The indoor facilities of the Kennedy Town Swimming Pool include a auxiliary pool, a training pool and a massage pool, while the outdoor facilities include a auxiliary pool and a paddling pool, facing Victoria Harbor and Stonecutters Bridge. The interior uses a translucent roof, which is full of lighting. The roof is made of the same transparent insulation material as the exterior wall of the Beijing Olympics Water Cube venue, which brings natural light into the interior and is full of design.
Address: No. 2 Sai Cheung Street North, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong
Tel: 2817 7973, 2817 4504
Pond cleaning day: every Wednesday
Opening hours:
How to get there:
1) Walk for about 3 minutes from Exit C2 of Hong Kong University Station, MTR
2) Bus routes (Island Line) 1, 5B, 5X, 10, 18P, 43M (Tunnel Bus) 101, 104, 113, 904, 971, A10.
2. Victoria Park Swimming Pool – International Class Equipment
The equipment of the Victoria Park swimming pool meets the requirements of international competitions. It cost a total of HK$800 million to build. There is a heated pool in the venue. The bottom and pontoon of the swimming pool can be freely adjusted. Therefore, many Hong Kong swimming events are held here. The new swimming pool adopts a modern style and incorporates environmentally friendly concept design. In order to preserve the original trees, the exterior walls of the swimming pool were specially built along the trees to create a streamlined effect. There are four large circular skylights on the top of the swimming pool to increase the use of natural light. There are also solar hot water panels, photovoltaic panels and rainwater recycling systems to achieve environmental protection benefits.
Address: 1 Hing Fat Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: 2570 8347
Opening hours:
How to get there: Exit A2 of Tin Hau Station, turn left to Hing Fat Street, turn left near the end of the street and you will reach the swimming pool.
Bus: 2X, 5, 5X, 8, 8P, 25C, 102, 103, 106, 110, 170, 307, 601P, 603, 603P
3. Tung Chung Swimming Pool – Unique Shell Design
The Tung Chung Swimming Pool was designed by the famous architect Lu Yuanxiang's architectural firm. The total construction cost exceeds NT$400 million. The unique clamshell-shaped roof is designed to resemble a theater more than a swimming pool. It has been open since 2011. A set of white curved devices on the roof are made of high-temperature and corrosion-resistant polytetrafluoroethylene membrane (PTEF membrane), which helps reduce overall maintenance costs. It won the 2011 Special Architecture Award (Innovative Technology) from the Architectural Services Department. The swimming pool is located near Tung Chung Crescent and Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Tung Chung Station. You can also enjoy the beautiful scenery at sunset. In addition to the main indoor pool, there is also an outdoor training pool with superb views.
Address: No. 5, Datong Road, Tung Chung
Tel: 2109 9107, 2109 0147
Opening hours:
Tung Chung Swimming Pool Address: No. 5 Tatong Road, Tung Chung
- MTR Tung Chung Station: Exit B of Tung Chung Station, turn left along Mei Tung Street to East Road, and walk for about 7 minutes.
- Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Tung Chung Station: Get off at Ngong Ping Cable Car Tung Chung Station and walk along Tat Tung Road for a few minutes.
- Bus (Tung Te Wan Pan Station): Take bus No. 36, 38P, E11, E21, E22, E22A, E23, E31, E32, E33, E33P, E34, E41, E42 and get off at Tung Te Wan Pan Station.
4. Kowloon Park Swimming Pool - connected to the outdoor leisure pool by a waterfall
The Kowloon Park Swimming Pool covers an area of three hectares and is the largest public swimming pool in Kowloon with complete equipment. The indoor part of the swimming pool has four heated swimming pools, including an Olympic standard 50-meter main pool, a 25-meter training pool, a 20-meter diving pool and an irregular leisure pool. The public stand is also air-conditioned and can accommodate 1,800 people. audience. The outdoor leisure pool facilities include three irregular-shaped leisure pools connected by waterfalls, a circular children's leisure pool and a sunbathing area. The white footbridge and cylindrical piers in the center of the leisure pool are also design features of the outdoor swimming pool. After swimming with friends or as a family, you can also visit the nearby Kowloon Park and Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Center!
Address: Kowloon Park, 22 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Tel: 2724 3577
Transportation: MTR: Exit A1 of Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station/Exit C1 of Jordan MTR Station, then walk for about 5 minutes;
Bus: 1, 1A, 2, 2C, 6, 7, 12, 13X, 14X, 26, 35A, 41A, 81C, 87D, 98D, 98P, 110, 208, 215P, 215X, 230X, 234P, 234X, 237A, 242X, 252B, 259B, 259C, 260B, 260X, 261B, 267S, 268B, 269B, 270A, 270S, 271, 271P, 281A, 296D, 973, 973P, A21;
Green minibus: 3, 6, 6A, 77M, 78, 78A, 606S, 610S
Opening hours:
Public swimming pool charges
Admission fees for public swimming pools are charged on a per-session basis, divided into general charges and concessionary charges. Children aged 3 or under are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult.
General charges: $17 (weekdays)/$19 (weekends or public holidays)
Discounted fee: $8 (weekdays)/$9 (weekends or public holidays)
*Discounted rates apply to seniors aged 60 and above, children aged 3 to 13, full-time students, persons with disabilities and one accompanying person
Public swimming pool monthly ticket scheme
The monthly ticket scheme for public swimming pools is sold at designated sports centers and leisure venues under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and at the reservation offices of district leisure services offices. The monthly ticket fee is $300 (for seniors aged 60 and above, persons with disabilities and one accompanying person, 3 to Children aged 13 and full-time students receive a half-price discount). Within one month from the effective date of the monthly pass, they can use the swimming pool unlimited times during the hours when it is open to the public. It is applicable to all public swimming pools under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, except the Wan Chai Swimming Pool used for group training.
As some venues of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department continue to be closed for epidemic prevention purposes, monthly ticket sales services for some designated public swimming pools are also suspended. Members of the public can continue to purchase monthly tickets at the booking offices of designated sports centers and leisure venues. The sales hours at the booking counters of designated stadiums and leisure venues are from 9 am to 10 pm daily. The sales hours of District Leisure Services Offices are from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). Citizens must present the following identification documents when purchasing monthly passes:
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Hong Kong resident |
1. Hong Kong identity card (original or copy); or 2. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport (original or copy); or 3. Applicable to children under 11 years old: birth certificate/visa identity certificate/return permit/pass to Hong Kong and Macau (i.e. "one-way permit") (original or copy) |
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Non-Hong Kong residents |
Valid travel documents (e.g. passport, permit to travel to and from Hong Kong and Macau (i.e. "two-way permit")) (original or copy) |
Seniors aged 60 and above, persons with disabilities and one accompanying person, children aged 3 to 13 and full-time students are eligible for a half-price discount. In addition to presenting the above-mentioned identity documents, ticket holders who enjoy the half-fee discount must also bring the original or copy of a valid document proving their eligibility for the discount, such as the registration certificate for persons with disabilities, full-time student ID card/student handbook with photo, For review!
The booking office for designated sports centers and recreational venues can be found at the following website: https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/beach/common/documents/spmt_tc.pdf
swimming equipment
1 ) Swimsuit/swimming trunks
For women, it is recommended to wear a one-piece swimsuit/vest-shaped two-piece sports swimsuit. You can also wear a white T-shirt and shorts over your swimsuit when swimming, but be careful not to let the clothes hinder your swimming practice and body movements. For men, it is recommended that you wear tight-fitting swimming trunks. We do not recommend wearing loose-fitting waders or beach shorts. Swimming trunks are roughly divided into three lengths, triangle, square, and knee-length. You can choose according to your preferences.
2 ) Swimming goggles
Swimming goggles protect the eyes from the irritation of the pool water while also helping swimmers see their surroundings more clearly. The front surface of swimming goggles must be absolutely flat and not spherical. This will not cause parallax due to the head being sometimes above and sometimes underwater during swimming, which will accelerate eye fatigue. People with myopia should also choose a fully corrected degree to see clearly. . Beginner swimmers or those who don't swim often can choose casual swimming goggles with a comfortable design. People with regular swimming habits need to consider stability, which is suitable for smaller mirrors, softer nose buckles or adjustable nose bridges. Frame of swimming goggles.
In addition, depending on the light in the swimming environment, you also need to choose a comfortable lens color. If you are mostly in an outdoor swimming pool with strong light, it is recommended to choose black lenses or reflective mirrors; while in indoor swimming pools with darker light, you can consider transparent or light-colored lenses. Remember to put on swimming goggles and gently press the lenses with your hands to squeeze out the air inside so that the goggles fit snugly and snugly on your face. Adjust the elasticity of the headband until it is slightly tight so that it does not get wet. But don't adjust it too tightly, otherwise you may get a headache or eye pain.
3 ) Swimming cap
A swimming cap can reduce the damage caused by chlorine in the pool water to the head and hair. Wrapping the hair is also more hygienic and can reduce resistance, making swimming smoother. In terms of material, silicone swimming caps are the most commonly used. They have good elasticity and tightness, are waterproof, and do not deteriorate easily. They are suitable for general swimmers or competitions.
4) Quick-drying towel
After swimming, you need to wipe your body with a towel and dry your swimming equipment to keep it clean and dry. Please remember to pay attention to hygiene, do not borrow other people's towels, and be careful when wiping your eyes with a towel to prevent conjunctivitis or eye inflammation.
5 ) Ear plugs
Not everyone needs this equipment, mainly because the water that enters the ears while swimming usually slowly flows out of the ears after leaving the pool. However, since everyone’s body constitution is different, water in the ears may cause pain and affect hearing. Therefore, it is recommended that people who have suffered from ear diseases such as otitis media can purchase earplugs specially designed for swimming to avoid large amounts of water ingestion while swimming.
6) Nose clip
The main purpose of wearing a nose clip when swimming is to prevent water from pouring back into the nasal cavity, causing choking and nasal discomfort. Therefore, if you are a short-time diver or a beginner, you may consider wearing a nose clip moderately. In addition, the nose clip can prevent water and bacteria from entering the nasal cavity and protect the nasal cavity; it is an excellent object for professional swimmers or swimming beginners, and can reduce resistance and thereby increase swimming speed.
7 ) Floating board
For those who are new to swimming to practice floating or leg movements, a kickboard is especially useful. A kickboard helps you practice leg movements or improve buoyancy, so buy a good quality kickboard.
8 ) Water sleeves
For those who are new to swimming, it can help beginners focus on the movements of one hand.
9 ) Other supplies
You can also prepare the following items according to your needs: waterproof bag, slippers, shampoo, shower gel, comb, water bottle, sunscreen, etc.