Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool — Local services in Sydney

So excited about my first visit to this pool as I walked in I realised the 50 meter pool was closed but I wasn’t gonna let that ruin my time I went to the counter and got a rude awakening by the most horrible person me telling her that I won’t be swimming I will just be supervising my 2 yr old nephew she continued to go on to tell me that I have to pay $4 so I paid then as we went to go into the elevator she said “what about that little one?” I say something across the lines of I thought you already added that into the cost any way I pay another $4 and head into the pool to see an outstanding amount of people doing laps in the TODDLER POOL I was thinking of getting a refund but I decided not to my nephew almost got pummelled by 30 people not watching where their going anyway we pack up and on the way out she had the audacity to say “are you going to pay more?” I said “why would I pay more” she then continues to say because you swam keep in mind I don’t swim I just was SUPERVISING MY NEPHEW I walk out and do...

Best cheap thing to do in Sydney, also largely undiscovered even by the Sydney locals. A dreamlike location with a great 50m pool which is under utilized, Even on hot days you can get your laps in stress-free, Filtered lanes with a bias towards lap swimmers and only 1 or 2 lanes dedicated to 'free play'. AVOID pool weekday lunchtime since population of middle age, middle management stock bro types getting there pool session for KONA prep, run down from the city an commandeer 'fast' lanes to hi 5 and paceman each other. Great little cafe on sight. Parking is slightly pricey but you can make the 15 min walk to St James or Martin Place which in itself is a great part of the city or there is a bus stop immediately up the stairs from the entrance which goes directly to town hall station. Best...

Peaceful and serene pool tucked away in the middle of the park and harbour.

Modern facilities and well manned. Some areas are showing noticeable wear and tear. Hope the upcoming long refurbishment (May 2024 Sep 2025? See website for details), helps repair and polish this gem for a long time to come.

Those who can’t stand the cold also need to note the ‘is it or isn’t it there’ heating of the water. Try to come on the warmest parts of the day if so (~1 - 3pm?).

Salt water takes a while to get used to (my 1st time here). Thankfully there were showers and water dispensers nearby, which one could use to rinse off between laps.

Also a lovely space for non-swimmers to enjoy the picturesque views, and...