Coolmine Swimming Pool

the big show

Just wondering has anybody brought toddlers swimming here and what its like? Thanks

xzanti

Unless they have revamped in the last few years, there is no toddler pool.. it goes from 4 to 6ft..

Place itself is a little dated but clean.

Another option would be Aquazone in the NAC? They have great facilities for toddlers and kids.. have you tried there? It's not very far from Coolmine really..

amdublin

You will need armbands for your toddler, apart from that it is grand.

the big show

Is there a kids pool and family changing facilities do u know please

ameee

There is a toddler pool with little slides and a pirate boat. They have changing cubicles there too.

the big show

ameee wrote: »

There is a toddler pool with little slides and a pirate boat. They have changing cubicles there too.

I take it thats the nac ur talking about not coolmine was wondering about coolmine nac is quiet expensive thanks

ameee

Yes the nac is expensive especially as your toddler might not want to stay long. I have not been to coolmine because non members can only go at certain times. Went to finglas though they have a kids pool and changing room not sure how shallow the pool is but you could call and ask it cost nine euro for an adult and seven year old your toddler might be free though

the big show

Thanks am

ibstar

My sister goes with her almost 2 year old once or twice a week for the past few months. There's some kind of family days there. But you need a basic swimming pool membership I think.

beauf

the big show wrote: »

I take it thats the nac ur talking about not coolmine was wondering about coolmine nac is quiet expensive thanks

The NAC isn't in coolmine its in Snugborough across the N3.


The NAC is a super facility. But expensive. You can get discounts from Tesco points and links like that. Its gets very busy. Probably more suited to toddlers as theres shallow areas and play areas.

Coolmine Sports Complex is an old pool, and its very basic. Needs a lick of paint and the rest. But its reasonable. You don't have to be a member, but if you are a member its cheaper and you get access to member only time in the pool. Theres no toddler pool as such.

Finglas is another option a new pool but no toddler pool either apparently. Meant to be really nice though.

I bring my nephews to Coolmine. You dont need to be a member but you do have to be aware of the Public Swim times.

I know it's from 2pm-4:30pm on a Saturday, I'm sure there are more. Only something like 3euro for yourself. If the child is small, they'll love it without the need for slides etc. Plus the life guard will give them little animal floats to play with if you ask

daymobrew

I had a basic swim membership a few years ago. It cost 50 euro and you had to pay 3 euro per use. The advantage was that it gave you more swim time options as the times for non-members was only 2 sessions at weekends.

I found the water a good bit cooler than NAC so I rarely stayed much more than 30 mins with my 2 year old. We can spend a lot longer in NAC's Pirate section.

I feel that NAC is very expensive. It is only a reasonable price during school hours when it is quiet and even then the close off the slides and river thing.

nikpmup

Ballymun has a great pool, my sister takes her kids there - big toddler pool and family changing cubicles. http://www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/SportsFacilities/LeisureCentres/Locations/pages/ballymunleisurecentre.aspx

robertxxx

What about car parking,

daymobrew

robertxxx wrote: »

What about car parking,

Plenty in Coolmine.