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Dickson Pool (with baby)

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How Baby-Friendly is Dickson Pool?

79%Baby-Friendly
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What makes it 79% Baby-Friendly: Babies enter free, enjoy shallow toddler pool and warm playgroup sessions, and parents get family changerooms; absence of listed nursing room or pram-friendly indoor space lowers convenience.

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Reviews4.4/ 5
(from 409 reviews)

Positives:

  • Free baby entry: Infants under 2 swim at no charge when accompanied by paying adults.
  • Pram-friendly access: Wide ramp into the pool area makes it easy to bring a stroller.

Challenges:

  • Swim nappy required: Babies must wear approved waterproof swim nappies in all pools.
  • Limited shade: Pool deck has few shaded spots; pack hats and sunscreen.
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What is Dickson Pool?

  • An outdoor public aquatic centre comprising a 50-metre lap pool, heated learners’ pool, toddler pool and interactive splash park
  • Belgravia Leisure operates the centre within Canberra’s leisure network, equipping it with ramp and pool hoist access and gender-neutral family changerooms
  • The facility occupies a landscaped site in Dickson, adjoining an onsite café, free barbecue stations and beach-volleyball courts

What is so special about Dickson Pool for with baby?

  1. Free entry for infants under 2
  2. Shallow toddler pool with soft play
  3. Interactive splash park features
  4. Family changerooms steps from the deck
  5. BBQ area and café for quick breaks

Recommended visit duration: 23 hours

Why 23 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Enough time to enjoy the toddler pool, splash park, picnic and café without rushing.

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Baby-Friendly Activities in Dickson Pool

Toddler Pool Play:

Let your baby splash in the shallow water with soft play features.

Tip: Bring extra waterproof swim nappies to meet pool rules.

Splash Park Fun:

Enjoy water sprays, mini slides and gentle geysers together.

Tip: Visit midweek or at opening to avoid queues at the splash features.

BBQ and Picnic:

Use the free barbecue stations and shaded lawn for a relaxed family meal.

Tip: Pack light snacks and a picnic blanket to sit near your pram.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Dickson Pool

  1. Arrive early: Get there at opening to secure a picnic spot and minimal crowds.
  2. Check nappy policy: Ensure your swim nappies meet local regulations to avoid delays.
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Reviews of Dickson Pool

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Fufu N

Fufu N

Dec 2025

Clean, lush, and well-kept. Enough space for dozens of families, the facilities are modern and maintained well. Good for picnic and family events Multiple pools for all age ranges. Would love to have sliders for the children pool though but compensated with water play area Clean changing rooms and toilets too. And sell enough icy pops for everyone

Denis

Denis

Nov 2025

Great, and I'd like to see a sauna here too)

Stephanie and Federico

Stephanie and Federico

Dec 2024

Employ more staff and train them!! Great pool but management has to employ more front staff. It shouldn’t take 10 minutes to get an ice cream or drink, and the same overwhelmed staff manage the food and entry. On busy days this is terribly handled - only one young staff trying to make coffee, sell food, and admit people. Just train and put more staff on on busy days -

Catherine C

Catherine C

Nov 2024

Great service, clean amenities and a good variety of pools for children. Gorgeous atmosphere and scenery, fluffy grass and picnic tables and BBQs around too. Not a big variety of food options though (chips, pies, sausage rolls only hot food options), but the coffee is okay and the service is really good all around.

Debra Giuliano

Debra Giuliano

Jan 2018

Great shade, clean facilities BBQs, showers and loos) not over-chlorinated water, fun water park, good coffee, friendly staff, plenty of sun safe pool areas for everyone. The only downside is there are no healthy options at the canteen.

When is the best time to visit Dickson Pool (Canberra, Australia)?

Toddler Pool and Splash Park run OctoberMarch. Plan a visit on warm days for full water play access.

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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Family pool entry (2 adultsbaby free)AUD 23.5
Café snacks and drinksAUD 10
Total EstimatedAUD 33.5

Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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Map of Dickson Pool

Address: 152 Cowper St, Dickson ACT 2602, Australia

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About Dickson Pool

Opening Hours

Monday:6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday:6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday:6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday:6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday:6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

Website

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Phone Number

+61 2 6217 5700

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