Pools and beaches ready for the school holidays

As the summer season winds down, the City’s Recreation and Parks Department is amending community swimming pool operational hours to accommodate the school holidays.

The public is also advised to please keep drowning prevention measures top of mind at all times.

• Always swim at a beach with lifeguards on duty, and between their red and yellow flags
• Do not leave children unsupervised in or around water
• Do not swim under the influence of alcohol
• Beware of rip currents. If you're caught in a current, try to stay calm and signal for help

Beach lifeguards are on duty between 10:00 and 18:00 daily.

From Monday, 31 March 2025, community swimming pools will open daily until the end of the season. Operating hours are from 10:00 to 18:00 with the last ticket sold at 17:30.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information on swimming pool operations, we encourage residents to visit the City’s website or contact their nearest community facility.

"We encourage residents and especially learners to make use of the City’s recreational facilities during the school holidays. It’s important for parents and guardians to always know the whereabouts of children and ensure that they are closely supervised, particularly around water bodies. The City’s lifeguards play an important role in ensuring a safe beach and pool environment and we would like to request beachgoers to please adhere to the rules to help lighten the load."

- Francine Higham, Community Services and Health - City of Cape Town