Looking for a great place to swim in the Bay of Plenty? You’ve got plenty of options!
With seven public pools across the region - ranging from swimming laps at Greerton Aquatic & Leisure Centre to the family fun at Baywave - there’s something for everyone. Enjoy indoor and outdoor pools, an aqua play station, a hydroslide, and soothing hot pools.
And don’t miss the newly refurbished seasonal pools in Katikati and Te Puke! The Dave Hume Pool (Katikati) and Te Puke Memorial Pool are fantastic spots to take the family and spend the day cooling off, relaxing, and soaking up the best of the NZ summer. Explore each swimming pool to see what’s on, their opening hours, regular activities, location and entry prices.

Due to the incoming cyclone, we are postponing Pooch in the Pool until Saturday 18th of April. 🙂 Already bought your ticket and can't make that date? Please email us at greerton@bayvenues.co.nz and we'll refund your ticket!
Pooch in the Pool is back for 2026! Bring your dog for a swim at Memorial Pool on Saturday, 18 April. Three sessions for different sized dogs, from 10am to 4pm.
$16 per dog, $11 per additional dog
$3 from each paying dog deducted from the price and donated to Vada’s Angels Animal Rescue Tauranga.
Sessions times:
Small dogs: 10am–12pm
Medium dogs: 12pm–2pm
Large dogs: 2pm–4pm
Modified pool environment: Water level lowered, Chlorine removed, Environment prepared specifically for dogs, not humans. Visit the event page for more information.
T&C's apply.

Splash your way to the best birthday party ever with Tauranga Pools!
From the pirate ship at Baywave to BBQs at Memorial Pool, we have a huge range of birthday party options available.
Choose a facilitated party and let one of our amazing staff host your group, or mix-and-match different options to suit your needs with a non-facilitated party.
Click here for Facilitated Party information
Click here for Non-facilitated party information