About Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre

Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre is being redeveloped and will open on Monday 29 September 2025.

We welcome both members and visitors to use our range of facilities and services.

Location

Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre is located at 99 Altona Street on the corner of Kensington Road and Altona Street.

We want to make sure your journey to the centre is as easy as possible. Whether you’re walking, riding, or catching public transport, we’ve got you covered.

Limited on-street parking is available in the area too.

No matter how you plan to travel, be sure to plan your trip ahead of time so you can enjoy everything the centre has to offer.

Visit us during our opening hours or feel free to contact us.

  • Walk

    The centre has two entrances. The main entrance is on the Altona Street service lane. Members with wristband access can also use the members’ entrance on Kensington Road.

    Both entrances are easy to reach on foot, and the main entrance can also be accessed via JJ Holland Park. 

    The entrances are fully accessible for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and prams.

  • Bike

    There are several bike riding routes on local streets near the centre such as Kensington Road, Altona Street, Tennyson Street and Ormond Street. 

    Plan you bike ride journey with the free arevo app – RACV's journey planner which features the latest bike riding routes.  

    The centre offers on-street bike hoops located at the main entrance on the Altona Street service lane and at members’ entrance on Kensington Road.

    There are no e-bike charging stations.

  • E-scooter

    Your e-scooter can be locked to the bike hoops which are located outside the main entrance on the Altona Street service lane and outside the members’ entrance on Kensington Road. If none are available, please park it in an upright position on the kerb leaving at least 1.5 metres from the building, ensuring the footpath is clear. 

    There are no e-scooter charging stations.

  • Bus

    Route 402 runs along Kensington Road, and the closest bus stop is a two-minute walk from the main entrance by the corner of Kensington Road and Altona Street.

    To view timetables and maps, please visit the Public Transport Victoria website or call 1800 800 007.

  • Train

    South Kensington Station is the closest train station - about a six-minute walk through JJ Holland Park - with services on the Werribee and Williamstown lines. 

    Kensington Station is about a 10-minute walk with services on the Craigieburn line. 

    Macaulay Station is about a 16-minute walk with services on the Upfield line. 

    To view timetables and maps, please visit the Public Transport Victoria website or call 1800 800 007. 

  • On-street car parking

    The centre does not have a dedicated car park which means that on-street parking, particularly at peak times, can be limited. We recommend you plan your trip in advance, allow extra time to find a park and consider carpooling with a friend or family member. 

    A range of 1P to 4P car parking is available on local streets surrounding the centre, such as Kensington Road, Altona Street and Childers Street. Parking conditions apply – always check the signs when you park. 

    The Altona Street service lane is a no through road – please observe the digital parking sign for parking availability when entering the roundabout.  

    There are no electric car charging stations.

  • Accessible parking

    We have provided dedicated on-street car park bays for vehicles displaying Australian Disability Parking permits on Altona Street, the Altona Street Service Lane and Kensington Road.

    Find out more.

  • Drop-off / pick-up

    There are two dedicated 2-minute drop-off/pick-up zones. One is located near the main entrance on the Altona Street service lane, and the other is near the members’ entrance on Kensington Road.

Where to find us

Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Cnr Kensington Rd & Altona St

Kensington VIC 3031

kcarcenquiries@ymca.org.au

Partnership

Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre is owned by Melbourne City Council and managed by YMCA Victoria. As a YMCA community centre, we understand the needs of our members and visitors. We work with a number of communities, sports and government bodies to offer opportunities for all our participants. YMCA is the leader in community and recreation facility management. We aim to provide the best in community care and services.

Guide and assistance dogs

Guide and assistance dogs are always welcome at our centre. Please bring along your assistance dog or handler identification, and our friendly staff will be happy to assist you during your visit.

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