- The pool is run as a charitable business by a committee of eleven Trustees, 7 of whom are Petersfield Town Council nominees, the rest being elected.
- We receive a start up grant each year from Petersfield Town Council, which together with ticket sales aims to cover operational costs. Refurbishment and development is reliant on grants and fundraising.
- Committee members organise fundraising events throughout the season.
- There is a “ Pool 200 club” which awards lottery prizes monthly.
- The pool employs two permanent and between 8 and 14 temporary members of staff.
- The pool is an RLSS approved site for Lifeguard Training, staff regularly carry out lifeguard training and courses are offered to the public.
- The pool is heated to an average of 28deg C, is approx. 25m long and has a springboard and 3m-deep end.
- Public swimming takes place every day during the season. There are adult only sessions on Saturday and Sunday mornings and on four evenings of the week.
- The pool runs a swimming club for children and teenagers on Tuesday evenings.
- School swimming lessons take place during term time. Three local schools currently attend.
- Group swimming lessons for children take place in the early evening and during the school holidays; these include diving and snorkelling courses.
- Private lessons are available for adults and children.
- Adult stamina swimming courses are held on two evenings a week.
- There is a toddlers’ paddling pool that is filled in hot weather.
- There are hot showers, hair dryers (in the Ladies) and individual changing rooms plus a sheltered area for spectators during poor weather.
- There is an outside poolside cold shower.
- Hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice creams are available to buy.
- There is a large paved terrace by the pool for sunbathing. Sun loungers can be hired. There are also picnic benches.
- The pool is available for private hire. There is also a large barbecue for hire.
- There are disabled facilities: an entrance ramp, shallow steps, a hoist, and a purpose-built shower, changing and toilet facility. Please ring ahead of a visit to let us know what you require.
