Beat the blistering city heat this summer and head over to the newly renovated Trafalgar Swimming Pools on Searle St in Woodstock. The pools reopened on the 10^th of January 2020 after a major upgrade to the cost of R3.1 million.

Swimmers can enjoy a day of frolicking in the crystal-blue waters while friends and family enjoy a picnic at the designated picnic areas. There is also ample grass and a play area so kiddies can run wild.

The refurbished facility includes:

• A beautifully long and wide pool (48m x 22m; 1.5m deep) for those perfecting their strokes or who just need a bit of space
• A smaller, shallower kiddies pool (14m x 14m; 0.5m deep)
• Picnic areas and benches
• A major grass area
• A children’s play area
• First Aid facilities
• The usual ablutions, including showers
• And at least three qualified lifeguards on duty during operating hours.

If you’re looking for a cost-effective day out with the family, this is it! Tickets cost R8 for adults, R2 for children (between the ages of 3 and 15 years), and pensioners are free!

The pools are open seven days a week, from 10am to 5pm, until the end of the Easter weekend, after which they close for the cold season.

Visit the COCT’s webpage for more info.