Stirling Leisure – Balga is a bright, family-friendly leisure centre in the heart of Balga, offering plenty of ways for kids to splash and play as well as great fitness options for adults. It’s home to heated indoor pools, a fully equipped gym, group fitness classes, a crèche and an outdoor splash pad that’s perfect for warm days.
Families with younger children are especially well catered for in the indoor leisure pool area. The pool has a gentle, beach-style entry that makes it easy for little ones to toddle in and build confidence at their own pace. Sitting in the middle of the shallow water is a big fibreglass stingray, which is a real favourite with kids. They can climb up, slide down and explore around it, making it a fun focal point for imaginative water play. There are also small water jets nearby, adding to the sensory fun for toddlers and preschoolers.
For babies and the tiniest swimmers, there’s an attached paddling pool that is very shallow and heated, so it’s comfortable for little legs and for parents who are in the water with them.
Older children – and parents – can enjoy the slightly deeper areas, including a turbo channel-style section where the water gently moves and creates a bit of resistance to play and swim against.
One of the big drawcards on hot Perth days is the outdoor splash pad. Accessed via doors at the back of the centre, this area features spouting ground jets, an arched structure that sprays water from different directions and a tree-like feature with tipping buckets that fill and dump water at random intervals. It’s designed as a zero-depth water Playground, so kids can run, jump and cool off without the need to swim, making it ideal for a range of ages and swimming abilities.
Alongside the family leisure facilities, Stirling Leisure – Balga offers a 25-metre, eight-lane heated lap pool that’s great for more serious swimming, squad training and swimming lessons. The centre runs Learn to Swim programs from infants through to adults, so families can combine a fun swim with structured lessons. There is also an indoor hydrotherapy pool with ramp entry, which is used for rehabilitation and gentle exercise.
Parents who want to fit in a workout are well catered for. The gym is fully equipped with cardio machines, strength equipment and free weights, and there are more than 50 group fitness classes each week, including Aqua Fitness, RPM, Les Mills favourites, yoga and Pilates. A crèche operates during the morning peak, allowing parents to exercise or swim while their children are cared for on site.
A brand new sauna has also been added to the centre, located near the hydrotherapy pool, providing a relaxing way to unwind and support recovery after a swim or gym session. Access is included with certain memberships or available with a casual swim-plus visit for adults.
Overall, Stirling Leisure – Balga is a welcoming local hub where families can enjoy year-round aquatic fun. The combination of the indoor leisure pool with its friendly stingray, the outdoor splash pad, structured swim programs and comprehensive fitness facilities makes it a great all-round destination for active families in Perth’s northern suburbs.
Stirling Leisure – Balga
Address:
Stirling Leisure – Balga
109 Princess Road, Balga WA 6061
Opening Hours:
Aquatics & Health and Fitness
- Monday to Friday: 6.00am – 8.30pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 7.30am – 7.00pm
- Public Holidays: 8.00am – 6.00pm
- ANZAC Day: 12.00pm – 6.00pm
- Closed: Christmas Day and Good Friday
Crèche
- Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 12.00pm
- Saturday: 8.15am – 12.00pm
- Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed
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Stirling Leisure – Balga
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