Central Singapore public pool
Jalan Besar Swimming Complex
Compare structured swimming course options at this public swimming complex. Choose a pathway by learner, current level, lesson format and goal.
Visitor guide and practical details
This venue information is provided to help you plan. Operating arrangements, admission, individual pool availability and temporary closures can change. Verify current details with the facility operator before travelling.
Jalan Besar Swimming Complex visitor information
Address 100 Tyrwhitt Road, Singapore 207542
Telephone 6293 9058
Pool category Normal Pool
Usual hours 8:00am–9:30pm on operating days. The competition pool normally opens early from 6:30am–8:00am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Weekly maintenance Closed every Tuesday. If Tuesday is a public holiday, ActiveSG currently states that it operates from 8:00am–9:30pm.
Schedules can change for maintenance, programmes, events, weather or public holidays. Confirm the latest closure notice with ActiveSG before travelling.
Planning a Jalan Besar pool visit
Jalan Besar Swimming Complex is at 100 Tyrwhitt Road, Singapore 207542. Bendemeer and Lavender MRT stations provide two practical rail approaches; compare the onward walk or local bus route before travelling. Visitors arriving by car should use the full Tyrwhitt Road address and confirm current parking restrictions around the sport centre. The complex has confirmed competition, teaching and wading pools. Its competition pool normally opens early from 6:30am to 8:00am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, while Tuesday is the regular maintenance closure. Pool availability can still change for programmes or operational needs, so check the linked ActiveSG page before setting out. For another operating option, compare Geylang East or Delta. Kallang Basin closed permanently on 1 September 2025 and is a status guide, not an operating alternative.
Facilities and accessibility
Confirmed features include competition pool, teaching pool and wading pool.
Admission fees
ActiveSG classifies this facility as a Normal Pool. Purchase the corresponding swim pass. Charges vary by age, residency and pool category; verify the current price on the official ActiveSG individual-rates page.
Check availability before visiting
Crowd levels, lane availability and access to individual pools can change with programmes, school holidays, maintenance, events and weather. This guide does not predict a quiet period. Check the linked ActiveSG facility page and current closure notices shortly before travelling.
Check the official facility information
Before travelling, confirm current opening arrangements, closures and entry information on the official ActiveSG or Sport Singapore facility source. Lesson and coach availability is separate from public-pool opening information.
Swimming courses at Jalan Besar Swimming Complex
Course availability at Jalan Besar Swimming Complex depends on the learner, course format, coach schedule and permitted pool use. Confirmation is required before registration.
Choose a course by goal
Someone starting from zero needs a different sequence from a swimmer correcting one stroke. Parents may prioritise water safety and SwimSafer preparation, while adults may focus on confidence, breathing or fitness. Choose the course after an honest assessment of present ability.
The swimming course comparison explains the available pathways. Review course fees and remember that facility admission may be charged separately.
Planning a course block
- Confirm the learner’s starting level and measurable goal.
- Choose private, pair or group learning based on support needs and budget.
- Select days the learner can attend consistently.
- Allow for weather, maintenance closures and public-pool rules.
- Ask how progress will be reviewed before booking another block.
Ask Swim2u about course availability, including this venue and any nearby alternatives you can reach.
Frequently asked questions
Are lessons or courses confirmed at this complex?
No. Availability depends on the coach, programme, learner level, schedule and permitted pool use. Enquire before registering or travelling for a lesson.
Are pool entry charges included in lesson fees?
Pool admission and coaching fees are separate unless a confirmed booking explicitly says otherwise. Check current facility admission information before visiting.
What should I check on the day?
Review current closure notices, weather conditions, the agreed lesson time and meeting point. Bring suitable swimwear and any items requested by the coach or facility.
Other complexes in the same region
Compare the linked venue guides below if this complex is closed, inconvenient or unavailable for lessons.