The Village of Sidney Recreation Department offers programs throughout the year for children, teenagers, adults and seniors ranging from swim lessons and tumbling to volleyball and more! Keith Clark Park pavilion can also be rented to host your special outdoor events throughout the year.
Sydney may be best known for its world-famous Opera House and Bridge, but less well-known is that this Australian city also boasts more ocean pools (public seawater baths) than any other major metropolitan area worldwide. These stunning tidal pools can be found throughout Bondi, Bronte, Coogee and Shellharbour – including Wylie’s Baths built into cliffs in 1907 by champion long distance and underwater swimmer Henry Alexander Wylie who designed them with raised decking offering panoramic Pacific Ocean views including Wedding Cake Island and Whale Beach.
Tidal pools also foster a sense of community, according to Mr Baker. “Water provides us with comfort – something which may stem back to when we were floating inside our mother’s wombs – it provides a place where we can let go and relax,” he states.
Public pools serve an integral purpose in local life; not only as relaxing spaces but as hubs of fitness and fun for non-private pool users without access to private ones; many use public ones as fitness tools as well as places for social interactions during school breaks and winter months when recreational opportunities may be scarcer than elsewhere.
Yet while our iconic swimming spots remain vital, some concerns exist for their future. Councils are facing budget restrictions and having to turn over control of their pools to the state government; there have also been cost overruns, delays and closures, such as North Sydney Olympic Pool’s ongoing story.
At a time when water quality issues are being raised by governments and communities around the globe, swimming pools should be seen as long-term investments with significant recurring costs. Therefore, it’s crucial that they be carefully planned out from day one in order to make smart decisions which will ultimately save money over time.
Before selecting the type of pool to install, it’s also essential to carefully consider your budget for maintenance and cleaning costs. There are various pool types ranging from fiberglass to vinyl and concrete which all provide their own set of advantages and disadvantages.
Fiberglass pools are popular choices among many pool owners as it can easily be formed to fit different design ideas and is typically cheaper than alternative materials. Unfortunately, fiberglass may not be ideal if your design calls for an unusual shape or you are concerned with environmental impact; also algae grows quickly on concrete surfaces so this option might not be the most favored for you.