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There's nothing better than a refreshing dip when the summer heat really gets going. Except perhaps, when that dip only costs you $2.
For the second year in a row, the City of Melbourne will slash casual outdoor pool entry fees to just $2, which means a massive 75 per cent discount for anyone wanting a dip or a lounge in the sun. Running until February 28, this initiative is all about tackling the state of cozzie livs and making sure swimming is accessible to as many Melburnians as possible.
The $2 Summer Splash initiative will run Monday to Friday at Carlton Baths and the North Melbourne Outdoor Pool. But that's not all that's on offer – Melbourne residents can also learn to swim for free.
As part of the initiative, the City of Melbourne is offering up to 600 residents complimentary swimming lessons through an intensive learn-to-swim program. These free lessons, designed for participants of all ages and abilities, will be held at Melbourne City Baths and the freshly opened Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre, all throughout January.
Amid the cost of living crisis, accessibility is at the heart of this program, and all adults, students, concession card holders and children are encouraged to participate. Registrations for interest in swimming lessons are now open online, so if you want to dive into this opportunity, find out more here.
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