Welcome to Gympie ARC
As the flagship leisure centre for our region, Gympie ARC provides a wide range of high quality health and leisure services for our local community, as well as our larger region. Programs provide access to swimming lessons for all ages, squad and group fitness sessions (aqua and land based).
We are home to a 25m indoor heated pool, and a seasonal eight-lane 50m outdoor olympic pool. Our venue also includes a fully equipped gym, childrens splash park, function room, seasonal water slides, kiosk, and BBQ area, all set in beautiful and accessible garden surrounds.
Our team looks forward to welcoming you to Gympie ARC, and providing you with the best health and leisure experience possible.
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday
5.30 am to 8:00 pm
Friday
5.30 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday
6.00 am to 5.00 pm
Sunday
8.00 am to 5.00 pm
Public holidays
8.00 am to 5.00 pm
Closed Good Friday, Anzac Day (open after 1 pm) & Christmas Day
Discover Gympie Aquatic and Recreation Centre
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Stay safe and stay cool this summer
With swimming activities on the rise and the summer heat set to soar, we want to ensure that everyone enjoys a safe and positive swimming experience to stay cool and beat the heat. This summer, be sure to practice adequate aquatic supervision and help us to create a safe and respectful swimming environment for everyone. Read on to learn how you can support a safe summer by the pool.
World Diabetes Day: Empower Your Health with Physical Activity
November 14 marks World Diabetes Day, an opportunity to spread awareness and encourage everyone to take action in managing and preventing diabetes. One of the most powerful tools we have at our disposal is physical activity, especially when guided by exercise physiology. Whether you're managing diabetes or working to prevent it, physical activity can play a transformative role in your overall health.
The essential role of active adult supervision
Do you know what active adult supervision means when it comes to swimming, and the important role this plays in child drowning prevention? Read on to learn why aquatic supervision is crucial for the safety of children and weak swimmers.
The importance of understanding your swimming surroundings
Swimming is an enjoyable and invigorating activity that positively improves health in several ways and serves as a key activity in the lifestyle routines of many. As with any aquatic activity, it is important to understand the environment that you plan to swim in and any potential safety risks and hazards, to enjoy an incident-free swimming experience. Read on to learn more about safe swimming surroundings.
Aquatic Classes
Using the resistance of water automatically increases the intensity of your workout, helping to increase your strength, flexibility and your overall health.