Morrison Hill Swimming Pool, Public swimming complex in Morrison Hill, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
Morrison Hill Swimming Pool is a public pool complex at 7 Oi Kwan Road in Wan Chai, the only public pool in the district. It has four pools: a 50-metre indoor main pool with a 203-seat spectator stand, an indoor training pool, and outdoor teaching and toddler pools. The complex has a barrier-free access route, a lift, and accessible toilets.
The Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club donated over HK$8 million for the complex, which opened on 31 October 1972; Sir Douglas Clague presided. Designed by architect Sam Lim, it was Hong Kong's first indoor public pool and first heated public pool. The Urban Council ran it until 2000, when the Leisure and Cultural Services Department took over.
The swimming center serves as a neighborhood hub where residents come regularly to swim, train, and join fitness activities throughout the year. You will see people of all ages using the facility for both sport and recreation.
The facility is well-equipped with changing rooms, lockers, and showers, with lifeguards monitoring the pools during operating hours. It helps to check opening hours in advance and bring weather-appropriate items, especially if you plan to use the outdoor pools.
The 1982 indoor teaching pool was the Urban Council's first and the first in Hong Kong with a ramp for disabled swimmers; it cost HK$5.2 million. The complex was designed by architect Sam Lim, and the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club gave over HK$8 million for construction.
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