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Drakenstein Municipality’s pools and resorts ready to make a splash this season


01 October 2025 | Press Releases


1 October 2025

​With summer just around the corner, Drakenstein Municipality's public swimming pool and resort teams are geared up and excited to welcome residents back to their favourite warm-weather spots. 

Municipal swimming pools now open 

All public swimming pools across Drakenstein Municipality have officially reopened on Wednesday, 1 October 2025, marking the start of the new swimming season, which runs until 31 March 2026. 

Residents can enjoy the following facilities: 

  • 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
  • Weltevrede Swimming Pool – Bloekom Avenue, Weltevrede, Wellington. 
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, the Municipality appointed 55 lifeguards for the season. Each lifeguard has received formal accreditation through training by the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), equipping them to respond swiftly to possible emergencies. 

“The safety of all swimmers is our top priority," said Councillor Stephen Korabie, Executive Mayor of Drakenstein Municipality. “We urge everyone to swim responsibly and ask our staff or lifeguards if they are unsure about the pool's depth, as it varies from pool to pool. 

“Parents and guardians, please keep a close eye on your children while they are in the water," he added.

“Even shallow water can pose a risk, and accidents can happen in seconds." 

Pool hours and entry fees
  • Open daily from 10:00 to 19:00 (including weekends)
  • Entry: R10 for adults (16 to 59 years), R5 for children (15 and under)
  • Seniors (60+) enter free with a valid ID​ 

Explore Drakenstein Municipality's resorts 

Whether you are planning a family outing or a peaceful day in nature, Drakenstein Municipality's resorts offer something for everyone: 

Antoniesvlei Resort (just outside Wellington)
  • Braai facilities, day camping and overnight tent camping options, three swimming pools, playparks
  • Open daily: 09:00 – 18:00
  • Entry: R30 adults, R20 children, free for seniors (60+) with ID
  • Vehicle entry: R20
  • Bus groups must book in advance: Contact Roswin Pietersen at Roswin.Pietersen@drakenstein.gov.za  or 021 807 6301 

Saron Resort (Saron) - Pool set to open later in October 2025
  • Day camping and overnight tent camping options, three swimming pools, playparks
  • Open daily: 10:00 – 18:00
  • Entry: R30 adults, R20 children, free for seniors (60+) with ID
  • Vehicle entry: R20 

Orleans Park (Paarl East)
  • Braai facilities, day camping and overnight tent camping options, splash park, playparks
  • Open daily: 09:00 – 18:00
  • Entry: R20 adults, R10 children, free for seniors (60+) with ID
  • Vehicle entry: R20
 

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