Singapore's First Neighbourhood Pool
Queenstown Swimming Complex opened on 15 August 1970 as part of Queenstown Sports Complex, Singapore's first neighbourhood sports facility. It was inaugurated by Lim Kim San, then Minister for Education, on a 10-acre site between Stirling Road and Mei Chin Road.
The original complex had five pools: a 50-metre Olympic competition pool, a 10-metre diving pool, a teaching pool, a children's pool and a toddler wading pool. For over 50 years, it was where Queenstown residents learnt to swim, trained laps before work, and brought their kids on weekends.
The complex also produced national athletes. A water polo team formed here in 1971 under coach Kenneth Kee, drawing players from nearby secondary schools. That team won gold at the 1979 Southeast Asian Games.
What's Coming in April 2026
Sport Singapore is rebuilding the pool pavilion, adding a gym, and opening up more of the grounds for public use.
Rejuvenated Pool Pavilion
The old complex had five pools. The new one will have a competition pool and a teaching pool. Sport Singapore hasn't confirmed whether the diving pool is coming back.
Free-to-Play Spaces
More open ground for casual use. The current site is mostly fenced off, so this should give residents somewhere to kick a ball around or just sit.
New Gym Annex
The original complex had no gym. The new annex adds activity rooms and fitness equipment, so you won't need a separate gym membership.
Improved Accessibility
The old complex was built in 1970 and wasn't designed with wheelchair access in mind. The rebuild adds ramps, accessible changing rooms and pool entry points.
Pool Details
Essential information for planning your visit to Queenstown Swimming Complex.
| Address | 473 Stirling Road, Singapore 148948 View Map |
|---|---|
| Operator | ActiveSG (Sport Singapore) |
| Status | Closed for redevelopment. Expected reopening: 29 April 2026 |
| Hours (pre-closure) | Mon to Sun: 8:00 am to 9:30 pm Wed: 2:30 pm to 9:30 pm (late open for maintenance) |
| Adult Entry (SC/PR) | $1.00 (weekday) / $1.30 (weekend & PH) |
| Child / Senior (SC/PR) | $0.50 (weekday) / $0.60 (weekend & PH) |
| Standard Rate | $1.30 (weekday) / $1.70 (weekend & PH) |
| Unlimited Swim | MyActiveSWIM pass: $10/mo adult, $5/mo child/senior |
| Booking | Via ActiveSG app or website |
| Pool Type | Normal pool (no special features). Competition pool + teaching pool confirmed. |
| Nearest MRT | Queenstown (EW19), ~400m / 6 min walk via Stirling Road |
Swimming Lessons in Queenstown
We teach at Delta and Clementi while Queenstown is closed. Once it reopens, lessons move back here.
Toddler Swimming
Getting comfortable in the water comes first. Small groups in the shallow pool, lots of splashing, no pressure. Most kids are happy to put their face in within 3 to 4 lessons.
Kids Swimming
From can't-swim to SwimSafer Stage 3. We work through all four strokes and water safety skills. Most parents sign up because school requires SwimSafer certification.
Teen & Adult Swimming
Never learnt to swim? That's more common than you'd think. We also work with adults who can swim but want to fix their technique or train for fitness.
Getting to Queenstown Swimming Complex
473 Stirling Road, Singapore 148948. Between Stirling Road and Mei Chin Road, well connected by MRT and bus.
MRT
Queenstown Station (EW19), East-West Line. About 400 metres, a 6-minute walk via Stirling Road.
Bus
Bus services 33, 51, 105, 111, 186, 195 and 198 stop near Stirling Road. Alight at the Queens Stirling Road stop.
Driving
Limited parking at the sport centre. Street parking available along Stirling Road and nearby HDB blocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to start lessons?
Drop us a WhatsApp message with your age, preferred pool and schedule. We'll match you with a coach in the Queenstown area.
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