The wait is almost over. Glenorchy War Memorial Pool will officially reopen on Thursday 1 October 2026, welcoming swimmers back from 6:30am after three years away.
And Glenorchy isn’t exactly easing back into things quietly either.
There’s free swimming, a huge community Pool Party, a newly upgraded 50-metre pool, and, most importantly, the return of one of the northern suburbs’ most recognisable local institutions.
So grab the swimmers, find the goggles, and start planning those summer afternoons.
Glenorchy Pool reopening at a glance
Opening date: Thursday 1 October 2026
Public opening: From 6:30am
Location: Anfield Street, Glenorchy
Opening weekend: Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October
Opening weekend entry: FREE
Community Pool Party: Saturday 3 October, 10am–2pm
Regular season: October through to March
The pool will once again operate as a seasonal facility across the warmer months, with the 2026–27 season running from 1 October to 31 March.
A Glenorchy favourite returns
If you grew up anywhere around Glenorchy, Moonah, West Moonah, Montrose, Claremont, or Hobart’s northern suburbs, there’s a pretty good chance the Glenorchy Pool already holds a few memories.
School swimming carnivals.
Hot chips by the pool.
Learning to dive.
Summer afternoons that somehow disappeared in what felt like five minutes.
Or those dedicated locals knocking out laps in the morning before most of us had even considered getting out of bed.
The Glenorchy War Memorial Pool first opened in the 1960s and has been part of the local community for more than 60 years.
Ask a Glenorchy local about the pool and chances are there’s a story attached to it.
Which is why seeing those gates open again feels like a little more than simply having somewhere to go for a swim.
When does Glenorchy Pool reopen?
The Glenorchy War Memorial Pool officially reopens to the public from 6:30am on Thursday 1 October 2026.
There will actually be 25 lucky locals making the very first splash from 6am as part of Council’s reopening competition, before the gates open to everyone else half an hour later.
For everyone who has driven past over the last few years wondering when they might finally see people back in the water…
October 1 is the day.
So, what’s new at the Glenorchy Pool?
Plenty will still feel familiar, but the pool has undergone a significant redevelopment before reopening.
The centrepiece remains the 50-metre outdoor pool, which is now heated to approximately 26–28°C and features a new gradual access ramp with handrails, making getting in and out of the water easier for more members of the community.
There are also new changerooms, improvements to the grandstand, and a refurbished reception area.
Around the facility, visitors will find the kids’ splash pool, lap swimming lanes, shaded seating, kiosk, BBQ, and picnic spaces and accessible entry points.
In other words, it is still very much our Glenorchy Pool.
It has just had a pretty serious freshen-up.
Free entry and a big Glenorchy Pool Party
If a 6:30am Thursday swim isn’t quite your style, Saturday might be more your speed.
Glenorchy City Council is holding a Community Pool Party on Saturday 3 October from 10am to 2pm to celebrate the return properly.
There’ll be live music, games and activities, giveaways, a free BBQ, and plenty happening around the pool throughout the day.
Even better, pool entry will be free across both Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October.
There will also be the option to make a gold coin donation to the Belgravia Foundation, with Glenorchy City Council matching the money raised to help support access to sport, recreation, fitness, and health programs.
For families wondering what to do that weekend, this one feels like a fairly easy addition to the calendar.
What does it cost to swim at Glenorchy Pool?
Once the reopening celebrations are over, regular 2026 casual entry prices apply.
Adults: $7.40
Children aged 4–15: $5.90
Concession: $5.90
Children aged 3 and under: FREE
Family – 2 adults + 2 children: $24.60
Non-swimming adult spectator: $2.00
Twenty-visit passes and full-season passes are also available for those planning to make the pool a regular part of their summer.
And after three years without it, we suspect there might be a few Glenorchy families planning exactly that.
More than just a swimming pool
This might be our favourite part of the whole story.
At 4one4, we spend a lot of our days talking about houses, property, and suburbs.
But what makes somewhere a genuinely great place to live has never just been the house itself.
It’s the park down the road.
The local footy club.
The bakery that knows your order.
The playground where the kids somehow always find someone they know.
The schools, shops, walking tracks, and community spaces that slowly become part of everyday life.
And yes…
the local swimming pool.
These are the places where kids learn new things, families spend time together, friendships are made, and communities actually get to be communities.
For generations of Glenorchy locals, the War Memorial Pool has been one of those places.
So seeing it return isn’t just good news for swimmers. It’s good news for Glenorchy.
Planning your first swim back?
The Glenorchy War Memorial Pool will operate across the warmer months and offers more than casual swimming.
Programs advertised for the new season include lap swimming, GOswim swimming lessons, Aqua Aerobics, and children’s birthday parties, alongside the splash pool and family facilities.
So whether your plan involves smashing out 20 laps before work…
Teaching the kids to swim…
Claiming a patch of grass on a summer afternoon…
Or simply going back for the first time in years to see what has changed…
It won’t be long now.
Glenorchy Pool reopening FAQs
When does Glenorchy Pool reopen?
Glenorchy War Memorial Pool officially reopens on Thursday 1 October 2026, with general public entry from 6:30am.
Where is the Glenorchy War Memorial Pool?
The pool is located on Anfield Street in Glenorchy, Tasmania, just a short distance from the Glenorchy CBD.
Is Glenorchy Pool free on opening weekend?
Yes. Pool entry will be free on Saturday 3 October and Sunday 4 October 2026 as part of the reopening celebrations.
When is the Glenorchy Pool Party?
The Community Pool Party is being held on Saturday 3 October from 10am until 2pm, with live entertainment, activities, giveaways and a free BBQ.
Is Glenorchy Pool heated?
Yes. The outdoor 50-metre pool is heated to approximately 26–28°C, although temperatures can fluctuate slightly depending on weather conditions.
What facilities are at Glenorchy Pool?
The refurbished facility includes the 50-metre outdoor pool, children’s splash pool, accessible pool entry, lap lanes, changerooms and showers, shaded seating, grandstand, kiosk and BBQ and picnic areas.
When is Glenorchy Pool open during the year?
The Glenorchy War Memorial Pool operates seasonally across the warmer months, from October to March.
Welcome back, Glenorchy Pool
It has been a long wait.
But on 1 October, one of Glenorchy’s most-loved community facilities finally gets to begin its next chapter.
So dust off the goggles, find the swimmers and maybe start mentally preparing yourself for that first dash from the changerooms to the water.
After three years away…
Welcome back, Glenorchy Pool. We’ve missed you.