Yeronga: Pool, Parks and Things to Do

Yeronga is a Brisbane suburb on the south side of the river, and the reason most people visit is its big heated outdoor swimming pool. The Yeronga Park Memorial Swimming Pool at 55 School Road has a 50 m pool, a 25 m pool, a kids’ wading pool and a water play area, and it opens at 5 am on most days.

Around the pool you can add a dog run at Yeronga Memorial Park and a barbecue in a riverside park on the Brisbane Corso. It is about 15 minutes by car from the CBD, so it suits a short Saturday outing.

Yeronga Park Memorial Swimming Pool

This is the main drawcard. The complex has a heated 50 m outdoor pool, a heated 25 m outdoor pool, an enclosed heated program pool, a children’s wading pool and a water play area. The operator lists the 50 m pool at 26 degrees and the 25 m pool at 28 degrees, with a cafe and a swim shop on site.

The water play area and wading pool are closed in winter. At least two lanes in each pool stay open for general lap swimming, and lane availability changes through the day, so call the pool on 07 3848 8575 if you want to swim laps at a set time.

Prices and hours

Entry is $7.25 for an adult (15 and over), $5.40 for a child aged 2 to 14 and free for under 2s. A concession costs $5.95 and a family pass (one adult, two children) is $15.55. An extra adult is $6.55 and an extra child $4.70.

Summer hours are Monday to Thursday 5 am to 8 pm, Friday 5 am to 7 pm, Saturday 5 am to 6 pm and Sunday 7 am to 6 pm. Public holidays are 9 am to 5 pm. The pool is closed on Good Friday, Anzac Day and Christmas Day. Winter hours are shorter, and on weekends the pool closes at 1 pm.

The pool also runs swimming lessons, squad training and aqua aerobics, so lanes are busier early in the morning and after work. Swimming carnivals close the pool to the public for set hours; the council page lists the next one under Notices.

Yeronga Memorial Park and dogs

Yeronga Memorial Park is a short distance from the pool. It has a fully fenced dog off-leash area with a separate small dog enclosure, agility equipment and lighting. The park also has four barbecues: three electric and one gas.

Hyde Road Park, also in Yeronga, has a fully fenced off-leash area with agility equipment too.

Barbecues and picnics by the river

Council’s barbecue map for Yeronga shows three electric barbecues at John Walker Place on the Brisbane Corso and two wood barbecues at Jacaranda Park, with more at Ron Goeldner Park and Rowlinson Park. Bring your own wood and firelighters where the barbecue is wood-fired, and check signs for fire restrictions.

Planning your visit

• How long: Allow 1 to 2 hours for a swim, longer if you add a park.
• Best time: The water play area is for the warmer months, and winter weekends are shorter, with the pool closing at 1 pm.
• What to bring: Swimmers, a towel, sun protection and a change of clothes for children.
• Accessibility: The pool has an accessible entrance and facilities.

Getting there and parking

Yeronga is about 15 minutes from the Brisbane CBD by car. The Memorial Swimming Pool at 55 School Road has a free on-site car park, and Yeronga Memorial Park is a short distance from the pool.

Yeronga railway station is on the Beenleigh line. Check the Translink journey planner for services and local buses before you travel. Details for the pool are on the Brisbane City Council pool page and the pool operator’s website.

Nearby

• Woolloongabba – restaurants, the Gabba and Brisbane’s inner south.
• West End Markets at Davies Park – a market on the other side of the river.
• Rocklea Markets – fresh produce on the south side.
• Sherwood Arboretum – walks and playgrounds by the river.
• South Bank Parklands – Streets Beach and playgrounds in the city.
• More ideas: swimming spots, dog parks and everything in Brisbane.

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• Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (Southport)
• Streets Beach (South Brisbane)
• Wynnum Wading Pool (Brisbane)

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