The Parramatta Aquatic Centre — known locally as "The PAC" — is the brand-new $88.6 million flagship indoor pool and outdoor swim complex in Parramatta, set inside the Mays Hill precinct of Parramatta Park. With four heated pools, including an indoor splash zone with zero-depth entry, it's one of the most family-friendly aquatic centres in Sydney's west.

Why We Love It

• Indoor splash zone for the littlies the Gunggung Badu "Frog Pool" has beach-style zero-depth entry, a kids' slide and interactive water features, all heated and undercover so it works year-round in any weather.

• Four heated pools under one roof a 50m outdoor Memorial Pool, a 25m indoor lap pool, a dedicated indoor learn-to-swim pool, and the indoor splash zone — everything from serious laps to baby splashes in the one visit.

• Under-5s swim free with a paying adult, and build-your-own family pricing makes a big family day out genuinely affordable for Sydney.

• AUSTSWIM swim school from 6 months with Active Kids Vouchers accepted, so you can turn a pool day into a term-long learn-to-swim routine without breaking the bank.

• On-site crèche Mon–Sat 9am–12:30pm for 12-week-old babies through to 5-year-olds, so you can actually do laps or hit the gym while the little ones are minded.

• Brand-new accessible design throughout hoist access, accessible change rooms, ramps and lifts — a genuine relief if you've battled crumbling old council pools.

• Café, family change rooms and on-site gym mean a swim morphs easily into coffee, lunch or a full family fitness session without leaving the building.