LeisureFit Booragoon is a fantastic all‑round aquatic centre for families, just a short walk from Westfield Booragoon. It’s ideal whether you’re popping in for a casual splash with little ones, doing proper lap training, or mixing a gym visit with a family swim.
Inside, the heart of the venue is the recently refurbished 50m indoor Olympic pool, kept at a comfortable 27 degrees. It has eight 50m lanes plus an adjoined 25m dive pool ranging from 2.0 to 3.8 metres in depth, which makes it popular with both serious lap swimmers and swim squads. Alongside is the warmer indoor leisure pool, heated to around 32 degrees, which is much more relaxed and perfect for families. There’s now a dedicated toddlers’ play area built into the leisure pool design, improving safety for younger children by clearly separating them from deeper water and fast-moving lap swimmers.
Families with babies, seniors, or anyone needing something gentler will really appreciate the separate warm water pool, heated to about 34 degrees. This pool is used for baby programs, rehabilitation, and gentle exercise, offering a quieter, more controlled environment compared with the main pools. It’s a great option if you’ve got a baby in lessons while older siblings are in the leisure pool or out on the sprayground.
The outdoor sprayground remains a highlight for kids. Since its upgrade, it features a splashy mix of spray jets, water tunnels, dumping buckets and a slide, all under shade so you can stay longer without baking in the sun. The area is fully fenced with seating around the edges, which makes it easier to keep a close eye on children while still having somewhere comfortable to perch with your bag and towel. The sprayground is fun for a wide range of ages – toddlers can enjoy the gentle sprays, while bigger kids love racing through the tunnel and waiting under the tipping buckets.
Inside, the centre is well set up for families. The change rooms have been renovated and now include new family “wet and dry” change rooms, which are especially handy if you’re juggling multiple kids or a pram. LeisureFit Booragoon is also very strong on accessibility: there are accessible ramps into both the 50m and leisure pools, a pool wheelchair, handrail access via steps, accessible parking, and a fully equipped “Changing Places” facility with hoist and height‑adjustable change table (MLAK key required). This makes the venue a good choice if someone in your family or group has mobility needs.
For those wanting more than a casual swim, LeisureFit Booragoon is a full fitness hub. In addition to the pools, there’s a health club gym, multiple group fitness, group training and cycling studios, and a wellness studio. There are also meeting rooms and birthday party options, so you can turn a swim visit into a full party package. The Flippa Swim School continues to run a wide range of learn‑to‑swim classes for babies, preschoolers, school‑age kids and beyond; many local families use it as their main swimming lesson base.
During school holidays, the centre ramps up the fun with special inflatable sessions in the pool for kids, typically targeted at roughly 8–13 year olds. These sessions add a “water park” feel, with large inflatables set up in the main pool, and are included in pool entry fees (age restrictions and supervision rules apply). It’s worth checking the LeisureFit website before holidays for the latest session dates and times, as they change each break.
Food‑wise, there’s no in‑house café, which is something to plan for if you’ve got hungry kids. Inside you’ll find several vending machines offering snacks, drinks, coffee and tea, and even freshly squeezed orange juice. There’s a small seating area with kids’ tables and chairs plus highchairs, so you can still sit down for a quick bite. Outside, the long‑running Coffeeville mobile coffee van often sets up near the entrance in the mornings, serving barista coffee and treats, with picnic rugs and grassy areas nearby if you feel like a relaxing pre‑ or post‑swim break. As operating times and vans can change, it’s wise to bring your own snacks as backup, or plan to eat at nearby Westfield Booragoon.
Safety is taken seriously, and LeisureFit Booragoon participates in the Watch Around Water program. Children under 6 must be within arm’s reach of a supervising adult in the water at all times, and children under 11 must be actively supervised and within line of sight while in the centre. This, combined with lifeguard supervision and the dedicated toddlers area, gives parents peace of mind that the environment is designed with young families in mind.
Overall, LeisureFit Booragoon offers a very solid mix of serious swimming facilities and family‑friendly fun. The combination of a 50m indoor pool, leisure and warm water pools, dedicated toddlers’ space, outdoor sprayground, strong accessibility features and family‑oriented change rooms makes it a great choice for everything from baby’s first splash to big kids burning off energy in the holidays. With easy access from the shopping centre and plenty of options for fitness, lessons and play under one roof, it’s a reliable go‑to for local families south of the river.
LeisureFit Booragoon (Melville Aquatic Leisure Complex)
Address: Cnr Marmion Street & Canning Highway, Booragoon WA 6154
Opening hours (pools):
Monday to Friday: 5:30am – 9:00pm
Saturday: 6:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday: 7:00am – 6:00pm
Official website: https://www.melvillecity.com.au/things-to-do/leisurefit-recreation-centres/swimming/aquatics
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