Cockburn ARC (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Cockburn ARC?
What makes it 80% Baby-Friendly: Babies enter pools free, can join warm-water Waterbubs classes, and parents get family change tables and a staffed crèche, but no dedicated nursing room is listed so ask staff if privacy is needed.
Positives:
- Family-Friendly Facilities: Warm pool and family change rooms cater to babies and toddlers.
- On-Site Café: Plunge + Co Café offers highchairs and space for feeding.
Challenges:
- Water Slides Closed: Main slides and tipping buckets remain unavailable until further notice.
- Booking Required: Many classes and creche spots must be reserved online or by phone.
What is Cockburn ARC?
- A modern municipal aquatic and recreation centre in Cockburn Central, Perth
- Features heated 25 m indoor and 50 m outdoor lap pools, a leisure pool with water-play elements and a wellness zone with spa, sauna and steam rooms
- Contains a comprehensive fitness and sports complex, including a fully equipped gym, group-exercise studios, indoor courts and multipurpose community spaces
What is so special about Cockburn ARC for with baby?
- Warm, gentle-temperature pool ideal for babies under 3
- Free general pool entry for children under 3
- Dedicated baby swim classes and toddler Waterbubs sessions
- Indoor soft play and on-site creche for supervised play
- Family change rooms and café with high chairs make feeding easy
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
Why 3-5 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows time for swim sessions, soft play, and a café break without rushing.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Cockburn ARC
Bub & Me Parent & Baby Swim Class:
Gentle introductory swim class in the 34 °C pool for babies under 3.
Tip: Book classes online in advance to secure your spot.
Waterbubs Toddler Pool:
Interactive shallow pool area designed for toddlers and babies.
Tip: Arrive early during back-to-school term for quieter sessions.
Bandicoots Indoor Soft Play:
Soft-play structure with a dedicated baby zone.
Tip: Session times fill quickly on weekends—book ahead via portal.
ARC Outdoor Playground:
Nature-based play with rope tunnels, slides, and rock walls.
Tip: Bring a change of clothes; the outdoor area can get sandy.
Carnaby’s Club Creche:
On-site childcare for babies from 8 weeks up to 5 years.
Tip: Reserve a 2-hour session after pool time to let baby rest.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Cockburn ARC
- Early Arrival: Come at opening to beat crowds and secure parking close to the entrance.
- Online Booking: Use the ARC portal to schedule swim classes and play sessions ahead of time.
Reviews of Cockburn ARC
Tam
The customer service is pleasant enough behind counter for pool entry, HOWEVER over the last 5 years visiting this place for hydrotherapy, most times we go into the disabled toilets it looks like this, and this is the cleaners, not customers doing this. Disgusting. How is a person when disabled meant to access the toilet? Even if the access was there, the lack of hygiene or lack of respect for the...
Casey Cutters 2024
An absolutely great venue for swimming 🏊♀️ 👌 and taking your family for swimming 🏊♂️ activities. Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, as well as children pools and other areas as warm water rehabilitation pools as a well as a sauna in the rehabilitation pools area. A part of the whole Cockburn Aquatic Centre that also have a gym, Fremantle Dockers Club Shop, a remedial massage centre and a coff...
Zac Shannon
Please make the basketball courts 24 hours, getting a casual shoot around in is a hassle on the weekends due to how many people there are and every weekday afternoon the courts are taken up for planned events/sports. You’ll be the only high end 24hr indoor basketball centre, and I’d be willing to pay a membership for it 👍 I just wanna hoop early in the morning around 4-5am
Darren Sutcliffe
I have rejoined after some time away.The new gym set up is fantastic with lots of new machines and everything you could want. Unfortunately though, there does not seem to be the same commitment to hygiene that used to be here. Lots of people now are getting around with no towel, and not wiping machines down either. I have noticed there are less staff on the floor when I go (mid-afternoon) and they...
Charlie Jay
Been a member for a couple weeks now focusing on using the gym. They are in the middle of renovations and are due to close for almost two weeks so that would have been nice to know before signing up, but maybe I'm just looking for excuses to delay joining the gym. The facilities overall are pretty good and I'm excited to see how the new floor turns out. Changing rooms are good, membership fee is...
When is the best time to visit Cockburn ARC (Perth, Australia)?
Use Tuesday term-time quiet swims (12–2 pm) for calm water. In winter, the warm learn-to-swim pool stays at 34 °C. Summer weekends get busy—opt for weekday mornings.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Pool entry (2 adults) | AUD 15.9 |
| Bub & Me swim class | AUD 18.8 |
| Bandicoots soft play | AUD 8 |
| Café snack | AUD 5 |
| Total Estimated | AUD 47.7 |
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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Address: 31 Veterans Parade, Cockburn Central WA 6164, Australia
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