Parkside Pools — Leisure Centre in Cambridge

Parkside Pools is a Leisure Centre on Gonville Place in Cambridge. This part of the city is close to the University and has a mix of homes and places to relax. Parkside Pools is well known for its three swimming pools including diving boards and flumes, offering lots of ways to have fun in the water. Locals and visitors use Parkside Pools for fitness classes, family swims and exercise. It's a convenient, active place to go in Cambridge.

About The Venue

Founded in 1930, Parkside Pools & Gym began as a Public Swimming Pool and Gym, and is now a Sports and Leisure Complex. The building, in the modernist style, has been updated with a 100 station gym and fitness class studios, while still keeping its original purpose. The interior is clean and modern, but it is a high-energy space due to how many people use it. Parkside Pools & Gym offers step-free and wheelchair access, specialist changing facilities, and welcomes assistance dogs. Bright lighting adds to the active atmosphere. The facility is operated by Greenwich Leisure Limited as part of the Better brand.

Typical Experiences

Parkside Pools is a community focused Leisure Centre, providing chances for exercise and recreation. People come here for solo workouts, family swims and group fitness sessions. The gym, with its 100 stations, is a central point for fitness. Parkside Pools & Gym also has bike storage for cyclists. The complex features three swimming pools, including a 25m indoor pool, making it well equipped for swimming at all levels.

Notable Features

  • Adapted for wheelchairs
  • Assistance Dog Friendly
  • Bike Storage
  • Refurbished 100 station gym
  • Specialist changing and shower facilities
  • Three swimming pools including dive pool and flumes
  • 25m indoor swimming pool
  • Better brand facility

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Information about this venue is based on publicly available sources and may be incomplete. Last updated in June 2026.