Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre: A Family-Friendly Activity Hub

Whether you're teaching your little one to swim, squeezing in a workout, shooting hoops, joining a Pilates class, or just need a place to get active, Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre is an ideal all-rounder for Melbourne families.

Located on Altona Street in Kensington, this modern YMCA facility brings together pools, a fully equipped gym, group fitness studios, a three-court stadium, tennis courts, a café and plenty of community-focused spaces under one roof.

Splash, Move and Play at Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre

Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre has been designed with the community in mind, serving as a hub for health, recreation, learning, and connection! The centre boasts a huge range of facilities and activities that make visits fun and accessible for everyone.

With its combination of aquatic and fitness programs, sports classes and recreation spaces, Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre is a fantastic place for Melbourne families to get active, learn new skills and make fitness part of everyday life.

Centre facilities include:

• Heated indoor pools
• Outdoor children's splash area
• Accessible aquatic facilities
• Fully equipped modern gym
• Recovery zone with massage guns, recovery boots and massage chairs
• Group fitness studios
• Brand-new three-court stadium
• Tennis courts nearby
• Café

Mums & Bubs Program

New mum life is busy, beautiful and, let’s be honest, a little chaotic. The Mums & Bubs program at Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre gives mums with babies aged 0–12 months a supportive space to reconnect with their bodies, rebuild strength and enjoy some feel-good movement, with bub safely by their side.

Choose from three weekly sessions:

• Mums & Bubs Aqua Play & Sensory on Mondays
• Mums & Bubs Strength Class on Wednesdays
• Mums & Bubs Pilates on Fridays

Each 45-minute session blends fitness, recovery, wellbeing and social connection, making it easier to ease back into exercise while meeting other mums in the same stage of life. And because no new-mum outing is complete without coffee, every class wraps up with a $2 coffee, giving you the perfect excuse to chat to your mum crew.

Swimming Lessons

Little swimmers build confidence in the water with Swimming Lessons with the Y at Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre. With the YMCA's skills-first approach that goes well beyond learning different strokes, children develop swimming technique, endurance and essential water safety skills. Lessons are available for infants, preschoolers, school-aged children and adults.

The centre's heated indoor program pool provides a comfortable setting for year-round lessons, while the heated 25-metre indoor pool gives swimmers space to continue developing their skills. All lessons are delivered by passionate, industry-qualified swimming teachers, helping swimmers feel supported, capable and ready to make a splash.

Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre also hosts a variety of sports programs for children and adults.

Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre Details

Where: Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre is located at 99 Altona St, Kensington.

Cost: Casual entry fees are available for the pool, gym, stadiums, group fitness and Mums & Bubs program. Memberships are also available.

Parking: The centre does not have a dedicated car park. On-street parking is available but limited. Accessible parking is available, and there are two drop-off/pick-up zones.

For more information, visit Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre.

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