Swim Centre

The Manly Andrew "Boy" Charlton Swim Centre is owned, operated and serviced by Manly Council. 

Manly Swim Centre is located on the Corner of Balgowlah Road and Kenneth Road, Manly. The popular facility is open all year round for young families, kids, teenagers and lap swimmers. Manly Swim Centre is accessable by public transport or private vehicle and has parking facilities on site. 

Please go to our Conditions of Entry page for further information. 

The facility offers:

The Swim Centre offers the following activities :

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Opening Hours

Monday - Friday            
5.30am - 7pm

Weekend             

6am - 7pm

Public Holiday                                                                                                                                          

6am to 6pm

Casual Entry Prices

  • Adult $6.00
  • Child/Concession $4.00
  • Family $17.00 (5 people including no more than 2 adults)
  • Spectators $3.00
  • Children under 4 free

History & Other Info

Andrew Murray Charlton known popularly as Boy Charlton, was an Australian freestyle swimmer of the 1920s and 1930s. He was raised in Manly an educated at Manly Public School and later Sydney Grammar School. He won a gold medal in the 1500 m freestyle at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. He set five world records and also won a further three silver and one bronze medal in his Olympic career.

Contact Manly Swim Centre

For further information please contact the Manly Swim Centre facility on 9976 1494 or email swim@manly.nsw.gov.au. One of our friendly staff will be happy to help you with your enquiry:

  • Jon Colwell - Centre Co-Ordinator
  • Simon Power - Assistant Co-Ordinator
  • Emma Hillebrand - Facility Hire and Administration

All business correspondence should be sent to:   records@manly.nsw.gov.au

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