The Valley Pool

The Valley Pool is a heated swimming pool and fitness centre at 432 Wickham Street in Fortitude Valley, with gym access, group fitness classes, events and the Valley Bar listed among its facilities. It caters to both members and casual visitors, with pool entry free for members and accepted through Fitness Passport. Casual adult pool entry is $7.25, with child, concession and family rates also available.

The fitness programme covers a broad range of interests and abilities. Classes listed on the site include HIIT, yoga, Pilates, bootcamp, strength, TABATA and Fast 30, along with Swim-Fit sessions for intermediate and experienced swimmers. Beginner’s Swim-Fit is aimed at developing, social and fitness swimmers, while the standard Swim-Fit programme focuses on aerobic fitness, swimming skills and technique. Casual group fitness and gym entry are also available for visitors who do not hold a membership.

For regular swimmers, the pool is home to several community-based clubs and training groups. Commercial Swimming Club offers year-round training for swimmers of all ages and abilities, while Red Dog Triathlon Training works with triathletes across age groups and experience levels. Brisbane Northside Masters runs a coached Sunday morning session for members and guests aged 18 and over, with an emphasis on participation and social connection. The club also mentions poolside barbecue breakfasts, dinners, bike rides and kayaking among its activities.

The Valley Pool also has a strong connection with inclusive and specialist aquatic communities. Brisbane Tritons is an LGBTIQ-inclusive water polo club with social and competition teams, including a rookie programme for people new to the sport. Brisbane Bullsharks provides a freediving training environment focused on apnea, technique and safe practice, with Australian Freediving Association membership required for participants. Opening hours run from early morning on weekdays and Saturday, with later starts on Sunday and public holidays; lane availability changes, so swimmers should check the current timetable before visiting. With casual entry, memberships, structured classes and multiple clubs, it suits solo swimmers, fitness-focused visitors and people looking for an organised aquatic community.