I've been coming here on and off for years.
I used to work nearby, so would walk up on lunch breaks to do laps. Most recently I had a day off, and it was one of only two council pools on the northside that was open. They drain, clean, and do whatever maintenance they need over winter, so that's understandable. Centenary had just reopened.
As much as it was a warm (24 degrees) winter day, I was still worried the pool might be a bit chilly, but I needn't have worried. The temperature was perfect. But this pool isn't for splashing around in with your friends, each lane was roped up and segregated based on swim speed (i'm always in the slow lane!). It was fairly quiet, but still expect to share a lane with one or two others even when it's not busy.
As I left what appeared to be a school swim team was arriving and taking a lot of lanes, so it might be a good idea to check when the pool is booked out for groups.
There was plenty of bench space, toilets and showers in the change rooms, but unfortunately the lockers (and there's not many) were out of order, so avoid bringing any valuables.
Staff at the counter were friendly, and they have a good range of goggles and other swimming paraphernalia, so you can probably grab whatever you need right there if you don't have any gear, or just forgot it.
There's also plenty of parking, with a gym above the pool! read more