Whether you are looking to increase your fitness levels or looking for some water fun, the Sunshine Coast Council's Aquatic Centres offer a variety of programs for all ages. Programs and facilities range from lap swimming, to learn-to-swim, to play pools and gymnasiums. Not to be confused with community pools that are also located throughout the Sunshine Coast and operated by local community groups, Aquatic Centres and Pools are operated by the Sunshine Coast Council.
🏊♀️ BEERWAH AQUATIC CENTRE
32 Sportsground Drive (located on Roberts Road), Beerwah
Contact the centre on (07) 5494-0022
Visit the Beerwah Aquatic Centre website here for further information, including opening hours

Beerwah Aquatic Centre is managed by Swim Fit
The Beerwah Aquatic Centre is managed by Swim Fit and specialises in:
learn to swim programs for infants to mini squads
competitive swimming squads
adult squads and stroke development lessons for adults
Facilities include:
25m heated outdoor pool (hoist access available)
🏊 BUDERIM AQUATIC CENTRE
44 Main Street, Buderim (next to the Primary School)
Contact the centre on (07) 5445-6685
Visit Buderim Aquatic Centre here for further information, including opening hours

Buderim Aquatic Centre is a dementia-friendly centre ...
The Buderim Aquatic Centre is managed by Swim Fit and is a dementia-friendly centre.
Activities offered by the centre include:
competitive swimming squads
Facilities include:
heated indoor program pool (hoist access available)
🏊♂️ CALOUNDRA AQUATIC CENTRE
Central Park Road, Caloundra (located within the Caloundra Central Park Sports Precinct on Arthur Street)
Contact the centre on (07) 5208-9180
Visit Caloundra Aquatic Centre here for further information, including opening hours

Caloundra Aquatic Centre offers a flexible aquatic and dry land activities program
The Caloundra Aquatic Centre is managed by City Venue Management and offers a flexible aquatic and dry land activities program.
Activities offered by the centre include:

Kids pool and rock pool
Facilities include:
25m heated outdoor pool (hoist access available)
heated program pool (hoist access available)
grandstand beside the 25m pool
🏊♀️ COOLUM-PEREGIAN AQUATIC CENTRE
1930 David Low Way, Coolum Beach (at the front of Coolum Sports Precinct)
Contact the centre on (07) 5473-9042
Visit Coolum-Peregian Aquatic Centre website here for further information, including opening hours

Splash park and poolside cafe - Image: Swim Fit Coolum FB
The Coolum-Peregian Aquatic Centre is managed by Swim Fit.
Programs include:
squad and learn to swim classes for all ages
squad programs - competitive and open water/surf
Facilities include:
25m heated pool (with ramp access)
12.5m heated indoor learn-to-swim pool (hoist access available)
disabled access facilities and change rooms

Heated outdoor pool, heated enclosed pool and waterpark at Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre
🏊 COTTON TREE AQUATIC CENTRE
412 Cotton Tree Parade, Maroochydore (located on the Cotton Tree Esplanade, next to the caravan park)
Contact the centre on (07) 5443 5601
Visit Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre website here for further information including opening hours
Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre is managed by Swim Fit and features include:
50m heated outdoor pool (hoist access available)
25m heated enclosed pool (hoist access available)
12.5m heated enclosed pool
outdoor fitness equipment
disabled access facilities and change rooms

Eumundi Aquatic Centre - Image: Swim Fit Eumundi FB
🏊♂️ EUMUNDI AQUATIC CENTRE
26 Memorial Drive, Eumundi
Contact the centre on (07) 5442-7186
Visit Eumundi Aquatic Centre website here for further information including opening hours
Facilities include:
heated teaching pool, ramp access, hoist access
squad programs - all levels
equipped studio gymnasium
poolside cafe with Merlo coffee
disabled access facilities and change rooms

Spectacular overhead view of Kawana Aquatic Centre
🏊♀️ KAWANA AQUATIC CENTRE
45 Sportsman Parade, Bokarina
Contact the centre on (07) 5353-5296
Visit Kawana Aquatic Centre website here for further information including operating hours
The Kawana Aquatic Centre is managed by City Venue Management and features a variety of pools, children's play areas, and a dedicated learn-to-swim facility with an all-abilities access hoist. Kawana Aquatic Centre has five heated swimming pools. Surrounded by stunning gardens and seating areas, the Kawana Aquatic Centre is your all-year-round swimming destination.

'Treasure Island' at Kawana Aquatic Centre
Features include:
50m ten-lane heated Olympic pool
25m six-lane heated program pool (hoist access available)
15m heated dive pool with 3m and 1m spring boards
enclosed heated 17m learn-to-swim/program pool. It also has an access lift for people with a disability (PWD) as well as an air-conditioned viewing room
A fully fenced leisure pool
🏊 KINGS BEACH OCEAN POOL (aka the Sir Francis Nicklin Memorial Pool)
36 Esplanade, Kings Beach, Caloundra - located on the rocks at the northern end of Kings Beach
Ocean pool is open all year round, unlocked 4.30am and locked at 9.00pm
Fountain is open all year round, 8.00am to 5.00pm

Kings Beach Ocean Pool is open all year round
Features of the Kings Beach Ocean Pool include:
25m sea water pool with lifeguard supervision during summer
a children's spray park (water fountain)
The Kings Beach Pool and fountain is cleaned twice a week, every Monday and Thursday from 4.30pm. Cleaning times may vary during public holiday periods.
🏊♂️ NAMBOUR AQUATIC CENTRE
31 Petrie Park Road, Nambour
Contact the centre on (07) 5476-0455
Visit Nambour Aquatic Centre website here for further information including operating hours and adventure slide opening times

Nambour Aquatic Centre's outdoor heated pool
The Nambour Aquatic Centre is managed by Belgravia Leisure and specialises in:
Facilities include:
25m indoor heated pool (hoist access available)
splash park and adventure slides

Splash Park and adventure slides at Nambour Aquatic Centre
Sunshine Coast Council, in partnership with Belgravia Leisure and the Queensland Government's Work's for Queensland program have delivered the new Splash Park at the Nambour Aquatic Centre. The $3.26 million investment includes a children's zero-depth and fully accessible splash pad and two adventure slides, along with the recently added 44 car parking spaces.
🏊♀️ PALMWOODS AQUATIC CENTRE
101 Palmwoods Montville Road, Palmwoods
Contact the centre on (07) 5445-0110
Visit Palmwoods Aquatic Centre website here for further information including operating hours

Covered grandstand at Palmwoods Aquatic Centre
The Palmwoods Aquatic Centre is managed by Swim Fit and specialises in:
learn-to-swim classes for infants to mini squads
adult squads and stroke development lessons for adults
aqua aerobics for all levels of fitness
Facilities include:
25m heated pool with covered grandstand (hoist access available)

Palmwoods' wading pool
From the coastline to the hinterland, the Sunshine Coast's Aquatic Centres and Pools offer all year round swimming and fun. Swimming is a great way to keep fit, to stay healthy and to make new friends.
Contact your local Aquatic Centre today to make a 'swim date', it may well be the start of a new personal passion.
Images courtesy of www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au unless otherwise indicated