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Swimming Pools Townsville 2026: Public Pools & Aquatic Centres

Find public swimming pools and aquatic centres in Townsville 2026. Guide to TRAC, Strand Water Park, indoor pools and safe swimming during stinger season.

By Townsville Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Swimming Pools and Aquatic Centres in Townsville 2026

Townsville's aquatic scene is shaped by tropical conditions, marine stingers from October to May restrict ocean swimming, but the city has excellent public pool facilities and the famous Strand water park precinct. townsville.qld.gov.au

Major Aquatic Centres in Townsville

Townsville Aquatic and Recreational Community Centre (TRAC), Annandale Road, Annandale. Townsville's flagship public aquatic facility, 50m indoor competition pool, leisure pool, warm water pool and gymnasium. (07) 4729 0200. trac.com.au
The Strand Water Park, The Strand beachfront, North Ward. The free outdoor water park on the Strand foreshore is a Townsville icon, jets, fountains and splash zones popular with families in the dry season. Adjacent to the Strand lagoon pool.
Coral Gardens Pool, Riverway Drive, Thuringowa. Outdoor pool serving the southern Townsville suburbs.

Beach and Lagoon Swimming in Townsville

The Strand Lagoon, a netted saltwater pool on the Strand beachfront, provides stinger-safe ocean swimming year-round. Essential during the stinger season (October to May). townsville.qld.gov.au

Finding a Pool Near You in Townsville

Townsville City Council operates multiple public pool facilities. townsville.qld.gov.au/aquatic

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