The City of Melbourne redevelopment of the Kensington Community Recreation Centre is starting to take real shape with construction. It is expected to reopen in early 2025.
The redevelopment of the Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre is well underway. This redevelopment is bringing a brand-new facility to life for the community to enjoy. This facility includes:
- a 25-metre pool, a water play area;
- health and wellness areas;
- a new wrap-around café with four multiple access points;
- three indoor multi-sports courts;
- program rooms;
- community spaces;
- better integration with JJ Holland Park.
Current Kensington Health and wellness members
As a member, you currently have reciprocal access to other City of Melbourne centres, including North Melbourne Recreation Centre, Carlton Baths and Melbourne City Baths. We’re continuing our group fitness classes and gym at North Melbourne Community Centre, as well as some group fitness at Kensington Town Hall for the duration of the redevelopment.
View your alternative options and where they are located
North Melbourne Community Centre and Kensington Town Hall
Members also have the option to only attend North Melbourne Community Centre and Kensington Town Hall at a reduced cost of $19.40 per fortnight. This option will allow you to access the gym and group fitness classes at North Melbourne Community Centre, as well as group fitness classes at Kensington Town Hall.
Tennis Members
The tennis courts located on Speakman Street in Kensington will be available throughout the redevelopment once restrictions ease. You can book sessions or hire the courts via our website.
For more information on other physical and mental wellbeing activities offered in the City of Melbourne visit the Active Melbourne page.