Doing something fun this summertime doesn’t need to be painful; Hong Kong offers numerous ways to help beat the heat! From cooling off at a poolside bar or swimming your worries away in one of Hong Kong’s finest hotel pools – there is sure to be somewhere perfect where you can swim away your troubles in its scorching sun.
Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) of Hong Kong oversees public swimming pools in HK. Recently, several new facilities have opened to replace older ones; Victoria Park boasts the newest with its 50x25m main pool, multipurpose facility with adjustable depth floor, diving platform, as well as the largest spectator stand in Hong Kong. Furthermore, Wan Chai Swimming Pool was recently replaced with another facility while plans are currently underway to construct one in Tin Shui Wai North.
As much as pools add value to homes, it is crucial that before making the decision to install one in your backyard. Aside from initial costs, other costs include annual maintenance expenses and water treatment chemicals as well as running pumps and heaters plus replacement parts costs. Furthermore, any extra features like decking or custom landscaping will increase overall costs significantly.
Swimming can be an amazing form of exercise for both body and mind, providing many physical and mental benefits such as increased muscle strength, flexibility and endurance. Regular swimming also can reduce anxiety and depression as well as boost metabolism and energy levels – but finding a pool suitable to your home and budget may prove more challenging than expected! Prices depend on where you reside as well as its size or shape;
Here are the best public and private Hong Kong pools suitable for swimmers of all ages. Sai Kung Swimming Pool is an excellent family option with two main and leisure pools as well as water slides suitable for kids of all ages. Additionally, the YMCA Bridges Street Centre in Central is another great family pool featuring swimming lessons available for children within an historic building.