Norman Kirk Memorial Summer Pool
Lyttelton's very own public swimming pool is enjoyed by the community over the summer months.
Surrounded by breathtaking views of the Port Hills and Lyttelton Harbour, this pool offers a safe and enjoyable space for people of all ages to splash, play, and develop their swimming abilities.
Norman Kirk Memorial Summer Pool will open from Saturday 15 November 2025. Casual users can access the pool until Sunday 25 January 2026. This will be the last day that lifeguards supervise the pool.
Members can access the pool until Sunday 29 March 2026.
Want to plan an event, sports training or tournament? Find out more about pool hire at Christchurch Recreation and Sport Centres.
Norman Kirk Memorial Summer Pool opening hours
Casual pool user
Season pass keyholder
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Wheelchair access
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Features
- six-lane, 25-metre outdoor pool
- toddler's paddling pool
- ramp entry to the pool for wheelchair users
Information about pool temperatures can be found on the Accessibility page.
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Membership
Get summer-long key access to the pool for you and your whānau with a summer pool membership.
Simply sign up for your membership online and attend a member induction session to collect your key.
Members are required to clean the pool at least once during the summer season. Members can book a time here.
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Join
Join
Already have an online account?
- Log in to your account.
- Click ‘Buy entry passes.’
- Click on ‘Summer Pool Seasonal Access’, choose your preferred membership and click ‘Add to cart’.
- Click on ‘Go to the shopping cart’.
- Review and click ‘Go to payment’.
- Follow the steps to make payment.
- You will receive a confirmation email with information about attending a member induction at the pool and collecting your access key.
Create a new online account
- Visit the online account log in page.
- Click 'Join now'.
- Choose Jellie Park as your facility and click ‘Next’.
- Click ‘Create a guest account’ and click ‘Next’.
- Free trials are not available at summer pools, please click ‘Next’.
- Enter your details.
- Click ‘Go to your client portal’.
- Click on ‘Buy entry passes’
- Click on ‘Summer Pool Seasonal Access’, choose the membership you would like and then click ‘Add to cart’.
- Click on ‘Go to the shopping cart’.
- Review, click on ‘Go to payment’ and follow the steps to make payment.
- You will receive a confirmation email with information about attending a member induction at the pool and collecting your access key.
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Member induction sessions
Membership induction sessions are held most days on site. Members will complete a health and safety induction and collect their access key.
Sessions:
- Monday 10 November 11am and 6pm (returning members), 4pm (new members)
- Tuesday 11 November 11am and 6pm (returning members), 4pm (new members)
- Wednesday 12 November 11am and 6pm (returning members), 4pm (new members)
- Thursday 13 November 11am and 6pm (returning members), 4pm (new members)
- Between Saturday 15 November to Wednesday 28 January 2026:
- Every weekday at 6pm (excluding Christmas Day and New Years Day)
- Every Saturday and Sunday at 11am (excluding 24 December and 31 December)
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To find out more call 03 941 8999 or email nkmp@ccc.govt.nz
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Plan your visitMake your visit easy with everything you need to know before your arrive.Travel by bus
Bus numbers 8 and 155 stops close to the main entrance.
Travel by bikeWith bike stands near the entrance, biking to Norman Kirk Memorial Summer Pool is an easy option and a great option to get active.
Travel by carParking at Norman Kirk Memorial Summer Pool is available on the street.
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Keep our pools safe
We want everyone to be able to enjoy the pools and have a safe and enjoyable experience.
It’s important that caregivers take extra care when accompanying a child to the pool.
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Supervision of children in the pool
- Children under five years old must be within arm’s reach and under constant supervision by a responsible caregiver aged 16 years or older in the pool at all times, who is wearing an orange wristband.
- Children between the ages of five and seven (inclusive) must be wearing a purple wristband and actively supervised by a responsible caregiver aged 16 years or older, who is to be within the pool area at all times and able to provide immediate assistance.
- Children aged 8 to 11 years (inclusive) must have a responsible caregiver 16 years or older on site unless they are in a supervised programme, such as swimming lessons. If they are swimming before or after their programme, their caregiver must be onsite.
Maximum adult to child ratiosHow many children can you bring to our pools?
- One adult to two children under 5 years old
- One adult to one child under 5 and two 5-7 year olds
- One adult to four 5-7 year olds
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News and events
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17 November 2025Lyttelton Primary School wins first dibs on Parakiore hydroslidesLyttelton Primary will be the first school to take on the hydroslides at Parakiore.
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10 November 2025It’s party time – again!Christchurch City Council is kickstarting the summer season this weekend with the opening of its five outdoor summer pools and eight paddling pools.
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07 November 2025Manu competitionGet amongst the fun and join our manu competition this summer to win prizes and become the Christchurch City Council manu champion!
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07 November 2025Summer pool partiesGrab your friends and whānau, and pack your togs, towel and sunscreen - our summer pool parties are back, and you're in for a treat!
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02 November 2025Crown hands over Parakiore as Council takes the reinsConstruction of New Zealand’s largest indoor sport and recreation centre is complete.
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06 October 2025Parakiore attracts national champs for 2026With the doors of New Zealand’s largest indoor sport and recreation venue set to open before the end of the year, the 2026 calendar is already filling up with national competitions and events.
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22 September 2025Parakiore’s spectacular water adventure playground comes to lifeA key part of Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre’s leisure water area has come to life with water flowing through the huge water adventure playground for the first time.
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