FREE Saturday Swimming Continues Until March 2027
Great news for families across Inverclyde – FREE Saturday swimming for children and young people is continuing beyond the summer holidays!
Thanks to extended Summer of Sport funding from Inverclyde Council, under 16s living in Inverclyde will be able to enjoy free swimming every Saturday from 5 September 2026, with funding secured until 31 March 2027.
Free Saturday Swimming at the Waterfront
At the Waterfront Leisure Complex, free swimming will be available every Saturday throughout the funded period.
Every Saturday
10:00am – 4:00pm
FREE for Inverclyde under 16s
No booking required
Simply come along during the funded swimming period. Sessions operate on a first come, first served basis and are subject to pool capacity. Normal Inverclyde Leisure swimming admission policies and child-to-adult supervision ratios apply.
FREE ASN Family Swims Every Saturday
As part of the extended programme, we're also introducing dedicated ASN Family Swim sessions every Saturday at the Waterfront Leisure Complex.
Every Saturday
9:00am – 10:00am
FREE
Swims FREE
These dedicated sessions provide children and young people with additional support needs and their families with an opportunity to enjoy the pool in a welcoming and supportive environment.
No booking is required, and families attending the ASN session are welcome to stay and continue swimming when the general FREE swimming session begins at 10:00am.
Free Saturday Swimming at Port Glasgow & Gourock
Free Saturday swimming for Inverclyde residents aged under 16 will also be available at Port Glasgow Swimming Pool and Gourock Outdoor Pool during scheduled public swimming sessions.
Port Glasgow Swimming Pool
FREE swimming will be available every Saturday during scheduled public swimming sessions. Please check the latest Port Glasgow Swimming Pool timetable before visiting.
Gourock Outdoor Pool
FREE swimming will be available every Saturday during scheduled public swimming sessions until the pool closes for the 2026 season at the end of September.
Good to Know Before You Visit
Simply come along.
Sessions are subject to pool capacity.
Standard child-to-adult swimming ratios remain in place.
Funded swimming is for eligible local residents.
Keeping Inverclyde Active
The extension builds on the opportunities provided to children and young people through Summer of Sport, helping make being active more accessible to families across Inverclyde.
Inverclyde Leisure is delighted to continue working with Inverclyde Council to provide free opportunities for local young people to swim, move and stay active throughout the year.