10 Best Public Swimming Pools In Hong Kong

Here are the best public swimming pools in Hong Kong for anything from a good workout to cooling off without having to head to a hotel for a dip!

Hong Kong is small but full of easily accessible public swimming pools that suit seasoned swimmers and beginners alike. While we can’t say no to a beach day or a luxurious hotel pool, public swimming pools offer the perfect respite for a quick workout at a minimal cost – minus the waves and saltiness! Whatever you fancy, the warmer days are ahead and we think everyone can use some time in the water, so bookmark this page for all the best public swimming pools to go for a swim in Hong Kong.

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Kennedy Town Public Swimming Pool

Easy to get to from Central, Kennedy Town’s public indoor swimming pool has both heating systems and a jacuzzi so you don’t have to worry about cooler days. And for warmer days, its outdoor swimming pool comes with a great view of Victoria Harbour!

Opening Times: Kennedy Town Swimming Pool is closed on Wednesdays for cleaning, click here for opening hours and schedule.

Kennedy Town Swimming Pool, 2 Sai Cheung Street North, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong, 2817 7973, 2817 4504, www.lcsd.gov.hk

Victoria Park Swimming Pool

Another one of our go-to choices on the Island side, this swimming pool located at Victoria Park has an expansive indoor pool and a multi-purpose pool. You’ll often catch swimmers in training, which means there are blackout dates when some pools are closed so be sure to check ahead. 

Opening Times: Victoria Park Swimming Pool is closed Mondays for cleaning, click here for opening hours and schedule.

Victoria Park Swimming Pool, 1 Hing Fat Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 2570 8347, www.lcsd.gov.hk

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Kwun Tong Public Swimming Pool

The indoor main pool at Kwun Tong is perfect for when you need an escape from the sun (and Hong Kong’s unforgiving humidity!), while the outer area, with a second swimming pool, two teaching pools and sunbathing space, is perfect to sit back with a good book.

Opening Times: Kwun Tong Swimming Pool is closed Wednesdays for cleaning, click here for opening hours and schedule.

Kwun Tong Swimming Pool, 2 Tsui Ping Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2717 9022, 2347 8140, www.lcsd.gov.hk

Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Swimming Pool

You’ll find us at Sai Ying Pun more often than not (or on this side of the Island at the least), making this swimming pool a fuss-free option for an afternoon lap. There’s only a main pool and training pool, so may not be suitable for young children.

Editor’s Note: Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Swimming Pool is closed until Saturday, 29 June, 2024 for annual maintenance

Opening Times: Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Swimming Pool is closed for cleaning on Tuesdays, click here for opening hours and schedule.

Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Swimming Pool, 16 Eastern Street North, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, 2540 6708, 2547 3982, www.lcsd.gov.hk

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Ma On Shan Public Swimming Pool

At Ma On Shan’s public swimming pools, there are three pools, four huge waterslides, mushroom-shaped fountains all over and a water playground. Perfect for entertaining your inner child or taking kids to.

Opening Times: Ma On Shan Swimming Pool is closed for cleaning on Tuesdays, click here for opening hours and schedule

Ma On Shan Swimming Pool, 33 On Chun Street, Ma On Shan, New Territories, Hong Kong, 2641 0776, www.lcsd.gov.hk

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Kowloon Park Public Swimming Pool

Kowloon Park comes with three outdoor leisure swimming pools, complete with a stand-out footbridge, waterfalls and sunbathing space. The outdoor area is only open from April to October, but you can always pay the indoor pools a visit!

Opening Times: Kowloon Park Swimming Pool is closed for cleaning on Tuesdays, click here for opening hours and schedule.

Kowloon Park Swimming Pool, 22 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2724 3577, www.lcsd.gov.hk

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Morrison Hill Swimming Pool

Located just between Wan Chai and Causeway Bay, Morrison Hill is a popular choice but it’s not as crowded as other go-to options on this list. The main pool is indoors so no rain or thundery shower is stopping you from your dip!

Editor’s Note: Morrison Hill Swimming Pool’s indoor pools are closed until Sunday, 30 June, 2024 for maintenance

Opening Times: Morrison Hill Swimming Pool is closed for cleaning on Wednesdays, click here for opening hours and schedule.

Morrison Hill Swimming Pool, 7 Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 2575 3028, www.lcsd.gov.hk

Tai Po Public Swimming Pool

Okay, okay, this is a bit of a hike, we’ll admit. But we think three-storey high twisty water slides are worth the trek. The lines are long, but what would you expect for one of the longest water slides in Hong Kong?

Opening Times: Tai Po Swimming Pool is closed for cleaning on Mondays, click here for opening hours and schedule.

Tai Po Swimming Pool, Tai Po Swimming Pool, 11 Ting Tai Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, 2661 2244, www.lcsd.gov.hk

Pao Yue Kong Public Swimming Pool, Aberdeen

Spend your summer in this humongous pool in Aberdeen, complete with tunnel slides for the more active guests and sun loungers for those who want to chill out. The pool’s large size means it is almost never over-crowded, so you can swim in peace.

Opening Times: Pao Yue Kong Swimming Pool is closed for cleaning on Tuesdays, click here for opening hours and schedule.

Pao Yue Kong Public Swimming Pool, 2 Shum Wan Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, 2553 3617, www.lcsd.gov.hk

Tai Wan Shan Swimming Pool

Perhaps one of the underrated pools on this list, Tai Wan Shan swimming pool boasts views of Victoria Harbour and has eight pools for you to cool off! You’re sure to find your own lane to go back and forth or your own corner to relax and float.

Opening Times: Tai Wan Shan Swimming Pool is closed on Thursdays for cleaning, click here for opening hours and schedule.

Tai Wan Shan Swimming Pool, No.7 Wan Hoi Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2333 1335, 2334 1570, www.lcsd.gov.hk

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Editor’s Note: “10 Best Public Swimming Pools In Hong Kong” was most recently updated in May 2024 by Fashila Kanakka.