Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre

So this place is great for young ones… just be aware, that if young ones want to use the wave pool, parents have to go in with them
Very clean and nice… currently doing an upgrade of the outdoor pool so it is out of order (assuming it will be back up and running by next summer)
Also, they had comfortable tables and chairs for parents to sit on as they watched (versus uncomfortable benches)

Been here a few years.
Staff are great.
Equipment is kept clean and working regularly.
Membership includes 6 weekly assessments and pool pass. Also other classes if you’re into Yoga etc.

Nice toddler pools and the wave pool is fun.

This pool has a nice ‘newness’ about it, it’s got a wonderfully high silver ceiling (with sunlight) and wide-​open spaces so you don’t feel trapped in a little humid room.
There’s a café at the entrance that sells a variety of focaccias, salads, lasagna and pies. It’s floor to ceiling windows overlook the wave pool, keeping a peaceful (and dry) atmosphere, without losing the feeling of being at the pool.
There’s also a little canteen inside the pool area that sells your regular fried food, lollies and ice creams.
The center also has a gym upstairs (addition costs), two family change rooms, spa & sauna (additional cost), a warm wading pool, wave pool, kids pool, baby pool and outdoor pool. It also offers excellent disability services.
Personally I try to only come during the morning, because the afternoon holds a lot of kids classes which take up all lanes except one (which makes it very difficult and squishy for the casuals like me). I also prefer the morning because well… its probably in my mind, but I swear the water is yellower and saltier the later it is in the day. I mean the water isn’t crystal clear to begin with (so much chlorine you can only see 5−10m in front of you), but at least it’s not murky… yet.
If you’re grossed out, the outdoor 50m pool has lovely water and you can see over 20m in front of you, but the hours are limited throughout the winter months.
I still enjoy coming here, as it feels big and modern, and doesn’t have that stuffy feeling that most little places have.