Our pools offer friendly, safe environments to enjoy a range of water-based activities.  Each pool offers a variety of programs for all ages. 

The Y Northern Territory (YNT) manages City of Darwin's pools on Council's behalf, including all bookings and staff. 
 

Temporary Closure - Parap Pool change room amenities and café

Please note, the amenities and café area will be temporarily closed while they are repainted.  The change rooms will be staged over consecutive days so there is still some access during the works period.

Schedule:
Monday 10 November - the men's amenities
Tuesday 11 November - the women's amenities and the hallway to the family / disability rooms
The family / disability rooms will be available for use throughout.  Please take care when accessing them and be respectful that others may be waiting.

Thursday 13 November - the café area (and staff administration/office area)

We apologise for any inconvenience during this time. 

Programs & Swimming Lessons

Please contact the pools directly for any booking enquiries (do not click on the Contact Us at the top of this page as that will take you to City of Darwin instead).

Casuarina Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Nightcliff Pool
Parap Pool
 

Accessibility  

City of Darwin is committed to creating a collaborative, inclusive and connected community by creating opportunity and choice. 

Each City of Darwin Public Swimming Pool has a range of accessibility features that help people with all abilities to enjoy their visits.  We also offer a range of concessions, eg. Commonwealth Health Care Card, NT Concession Scheme and carers.

For more information, please consult the accessibility guides or contact the pools directly to discuss your needs.  

Opening Hours

*closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year's Day

Please note, times may change due to special events or maintenance requirements. To avoid disappointment, check the lane availability calendars on each pool's page or contact the pool before you head down for a dip.

Entry fees

Entry fees and charges are the same at all of our pools.

*30-Swim Cards expire after 12 months and any remaining swims will be void.

^Concession = full-time NT students, Commonwealth Health Care Card, NT Concession Scheme, DVA Gold and White Cards. Photographic ID must be presented.

FREE for spectators, children under four years when accompanied by a paying adult and one carer accompanying a person with a disability or persons accompanying holders of NT Companion Card.

For all enquiries regarding swim passes, school swimming carnivals, social functions, swimming lessons and bookings, please contact your local pool directly.

For the full list of pool fees, refer to the Public Swimming Pools in the 2025-26 Fees and Charges section of the Municipal Plan.