 | Public swimming pools in Drakenstein open and ready to welcome visitors
12 October 2023 | Press Releases |
12 October 2023
The swimming season is here and the Drakenstein Municipality staff at the various public swimming pools and resorts in Drakenstein are ready to welcome residents to these facilities.
All the swimming pools in the Drakenstein municipal area reopened on Sunday, 1 October 2023, for the swimming season which will last until 31 March 2024. 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).
Aside from making sure that the swimming facilities are ready for all the eager swimmers to either cool down in the water or sunbathe on the lawns, Yvette Tsolo, Manager of Sport and Recreation at the Municipality, and her team of trained professionals carefully selected the lifeguards who keep a watchful eye on the swimmers.
Fifty-five (55) lifeguards were selected and appointed out of more than 200 candidates.
According to Tsolo the lifeguards underwent rigorous training to make sure they are fit and equipped to know how to act in life-threatening situations.
“The safety of all swimmers is our main priority. We ask that all swimmers behave in a responsible manner and respect the rules at the swimming pools. It is in everyone’s best interest,” said Tsolo.
The opening hours for all 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 Wellington offers braai facilities, day camping and tent camping options, three swimming pools, and playparks for the kids. They 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. Entry per vehicle costs R30.
Those 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. Entry per vehicle costs 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. Entry per vehicle costs R20.
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Issued by: Communication and Marketing, Drakenstein Municipality
