Cook + Phillip Park Pool

Learn to swim is back

We are excited to welcome you back to the City of Sydney GOswim program in 2023. Learn to Swim classes will re-commence from Monday 16 January.


Sun, 8 Jan 2023,
posted by City of Sydney

We are excited to welcome our families back to the City of Sydney GOswim program in 2023. Learn to Swim classes will re-commence from Monday 16 January.

For existing GOswim members, your enrolment will automatically carry over into the new year, so there is no need to re-book, your spot remains secured.

Your re-occoring direct debit payment will also re-commence on it's regular day from the week commencing 16 January.

We look forward to welcoming our GOswim participants back into the water this year.

Have a question for our team?

Not enrolled in GOswim lessons, and interested in learning more?

If you'd like to learn more about swimming lessons and the GOswim program at our centre, you can learn more on our website or to chat with our team.

Important information for parents of Pre-school 1 level children

As of the 16 January, parents are required to be in the water with their child aged 3 to 4 in a Pre-School 1 class.

January 26 Public Holiday

There will be no lessons running on Thursday 26 January, 2023 For families wth lessons on Thursday, your next direct debit will be reduced to 50% of the regular fortnightly amount.

Our pools across Sydney will remain open for recreational swimming on the public holiday, and GOswim participants can enjoy FREE access outside their lesson time. Please refer to opening hours listed on our website.

Swimming lesson at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
Swimming lesson at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

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Active Kids and First Lap vouchers

Click on one of the links below to find out if you are eligible for a NSW Government voucher to put towards your child's swimming lessons.

Keep watch at public pools
Keep watch at public pools

The City's Leisure and Aquatic Centres are partnered with Royal Life Saving's “Keep Watch at Public Pools Program” to protect and safeguard children and young people, so they can swim safely and supervised at all times.

For more information about the program, visit Royal Life Saving Australia's website before attending for your next swim to better understand your role in the active supervision of your child or family member.