 | Public swimming pools in Drakenstein are open
04 October 2024 | Press Releases |
2 October 2024
Eagerly awaiting summer's warmer days to arrive, Drakenstein Municipality's public swimming pool and resort staff are ready to welcome residents to these facilities.
All the public swimming pools in the Drakenstein municipal area reopened on Tuesday, 1 October 2024, for the new swimming season which will last until 31 March 2025. These include the Drakenstein swimming pool (corner of Klein Drakenstein Road and Van der Stel Street, Paarl East); Faure Street swimming pool (Faure Street, Paarl); Mbekweni swimming pool (Phokeng Street, Mbekweni); Pentz Street swimming pool (Upper Pentz Street, Wellington); and the Weltevrede swimming pool (Bloekom Avenue, Weltevrede, Wellington).
In addition to making sure that the swimming facilities are geared for all the keen swimmers, the Municipality's lifeguards have been trained by the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) to ensure they are fit and equipped to handle any life-threatening situation. Altogether 55 lifeguards were appointed for this swimming season, and they received formal accreditation.
“The safety of all swimmers is our main priority," said Councillor Stephen Korabie, Executive Mayor of Drakenstein Municipality. “However, it remains the responsibility of each swimmer to enter and swim in a pool where it is safe for them to do so. If you are uncertain about the depth of the pool, please ask one of our staff members or lifeguards on duty as the depth differs from pool to pool.
“We also call on parents and guardians to keep a watchful eye on their little ones while they are in the water. A child can drown even in shallow water and while it is fun to splash around, an accident can happen all too quickly," he said.
The opening hours for all municipal swimming pools are from 10:00 to 19:00 daily, including weekends.
The costs are R10 for adults (16 to 59 years) and R5 per child (15 years and under). Entry for the elderly (persons of 60 and over) is free with proof of ID document.
Resorts in Drakenstein
Antoniesvlei Resort just outside of Wellington offers braai facilities, day camping and tent camping options, three swimming pools, and playparks for the kids. The resort's facilities are open daily between 9:00 and 18:00. The costs are R30 for adults (16 to 59 years) and R20 per child (15 years and under). Entry for the elderly (persons of 60 and over) is free with proof of ID document. The entry cost per vehicle is R30.
People arriving per bus need to book prior to the date of their visit. For bus bookings, please contact Roswin Pietersen at Roswin.Pietersen@drakenstein.gov.za or 021 807 6301.
Saron Resort in Saron offers day camping, tent camping, three swimming pools, and playparks. The Saron Resort is open daily between 10:00 and 18:00. The costs are R30 for adults (16 to 59 years) and R20 per child (15 years and under). Entry for the elderly (persons of 60 and over) is free with proof of ID document. The entry cost per vehicle is R30.
Orleans Park in Paarl East offers braai facilities, day camping, tent camping, a splash park and playparks. Orleans Park is open daily between 09:00 and 18:00. The costs are R20 for adults (16 to 59 years) and R10 per child (15 years and under). Entry for the elderly (persons of 60 and over) is free with proof of ID document. The entry cost per vehicle is R30.
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Issued by: Communication and Marketing, Drakenstein Municipality
