Hong Kong Pools

Summer in Hong Kong can be extremely hot and sticky. From scorching sun, oppressive humidity, and torrential downpours – summer leaves you feeling sticky all over! But fear not: there are numerous public and hotel swimming pools in the city to help cool you off – whether you need an oasis of relaxation, or want to take in one of Hong Kong’s beautiful poolside views, read on for the top places to swim in Hong Kong.

MTR Corporation Limited (MTR) designed and constructed the Kennedy Town pool as part of their reprovisioning project for Leisure and Cultural Services Department of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR). It opened for use in February 2017 to replace an existing community swimming pool, which had to be demolished to make way for construction of the Kennedy Town station on the new West Island railway line. The pool features a rectangular shape with shallow ends and deep ends separated by a glass wall dividing wall into three sections, each having different depths of water and overall measuring 50m long. Each section can be seen through from either side thanks to ample seating and tables nearby.

As such, Kennedy Town Pool is one of the most beloved public swimming pools in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR). Not only can you use this venue during regular pool hours; there’s also aqua aerobics classes, yoga and dance lessons available here as well as being used as an outdoor venue for festivals, weddings and concerts – making this swimming hole truly one-stop shopping!

Another reason the Kennedy Town pool is so popular is its convenient location: right by the MTR station at Kennedy Town, making it easier for commuters to stop by on their way home for a quick dip before continuing homeward. Plus, being so close to town center also means there are plenty of shops and restaurants closeby!

As part of the Covid-19 pandemic, Hong Kong public swimming pools were temporarily closed to prevent contamination of their waters. A few were permitted to reopen for athletes preparing for competitions such as the Olympic Games; for the majority of people however, waiting their turn in the pool has been an ordeal.

Public pools in Hong Kong will likely reopen later this year. The Special Administrative Region government is currently assessing their reopening’s impact, while still monitoring worldwide. Meanwhile, private pools have opened to accommodate tourists. Many offer discounts or special activities designed to attract swimmers, like Tung Chung Swimming Pool’s seashell-like design that lets natural sunlight fill its indoor pool space.