About the pools and complex
The Parkside complex has three pools, gym and fitness studio:
- an eight-lane competition-standard swimming pool 25 metres long
- a teaching and diving pool with a movable floor
- a children's leisure pool
- Parkside also has two flume rides: one single, and one suitable for two people.
- 120 station gym
- Fitness studio
The pools are managed by GLL in partnership with the council.
The main pool is used by a number of clubs and competitions, so there are times when it is closed to the public.
The University of Cambridge, City of Cambridge Swimming Club, City of Cambridge Water Polo club and Cambridge Dive Team use the pools regularly.
Getting to the pools
- The pools are located next to the Kelsey Kerridge sports centre opposite Parker's Piece.
- Buses stop nearby on Mill Road and the Drummer Street bus station is a short walk away – Traveline provides public transport information
- The Queen Anne Terrace car park, which also has cycle parking spaces, is very close by.
Disabled access
Parkside Pools is one of the most accessible leisure buildings in Cambridge.
The building is equipped with specialist changing and shower facilities. It also has specialist mobile and fixed hoist arrangements, along with hydraulically operated benches, to assist with transition from the toilets and showering facilities to the changing rooms.
Access to the main pool and diving pool is assisted by the provision of a manual hoist and sling. For hygiene reasons, please bring your own sling when you visit if possible.
Alternatively, access to the water can be made via wet chairs and other hoisting arrangements.
