If you are serious about swimming then this famous pool, where South African Olympians and Iron Man competitors come to eat up the laps, is the top choice. There are in fact three pools, the heated Olympic pool, the kiddies splash pool and the more serene 'grown-ups' pool. The main pool is divided up into lanes and a free-for-all open area which is usually packed with local kids who come to splash about all day long during the summer. Unlike many Joburg pools the changing rooms have lockers where you can put your belongings (bring your own padlock) and there's a small tuck shop selling soft drinks and snacks. No alcohol is permitted at public pools.
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+27 11 402 5565
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Comments
Sam
Joburg
8. 6. 2026
I love Ellis Park, however the pool was closed for a whole year for "maintenance" none of which was done. Heaters not working, surrounding grounds in serious state of neglect. Only the 50m pool & paddling pool are blue. 😒😐
Johannesburg In Your Pocket
Johannesburg
8. 6. 2026
Hello Richard, unfortunately the last we heard is that the swimming pool is now undergoing repairs so it is not clear when it will next be open. For season tickets we advise visiting the Linden Pool (open all year round) and enquiring there about the status of the different pools and the costs applicable if you would like to buy season tickets.
8. 6. 2026
Hi there. Is the Ellis Park pool open again and how do we go about buying a season ticket for the pools?
Hlony
Jeppestown
8. 6. 2026
Is the swimmingpool open today
8. 6. 2026
Hi there I want to know about the pool is open?
Johannesburg In Your Pocket
Johannesburg
8. 6. 2026
Hi, Unfortunately, Ellis Park pool is not listed in the public pools scheduled to open for the summer season on Oct 1, 2021 and neither has it been open during winter (despite being a heated pool). Last we saw this pool (end August) it was empty of water It seems that it is being renovated (or will be renovated) although this is not clear still. Unfortunately it is challenging to get clarity on this from City of Joburg ~Johannesburg In Your Pocket
princess maphosa
07 soper road Berea
8. 6. 2026
hi is Ellis park swimming pool opened as of now
Johannesburg In Your Pocket
Johannesburg
8. 6. 2026
Hi Nick, Unfortunately, Ellis Park pool has been closed for the last 5 months and was not listed in the public pools scheduled to open for the summer season on Oct 1, 2021. We are trying to find out from the city what is the situation with this pool (especially as it is one of our favourites!) and waiting a response from the department in charge
Nick
Johannesburg
8. 6. 2026
Hi is the pool currently open? Is there secure parking nearby?
Johannesburg In Your Pocket
Johannesburg
8. 6. 2026
Hi Thuso, yes, great news, the Ellis Park Swimming Pool is now open again for all swimmers, including fun leisure swimmers