50m Competition Pool
Eight-lane, 21-metre-wide Olympic competition pool. Hosted SEAP Games, SEA Games, Asian Swimming Championships and Youth Olympic Games events over 50 years.
SwimSafer classes available Central Singapore
Toa Payoh Swimming Complex
If your child is learning to swim, this is the pool guide. Facilities, hours, fees, directions, and the SwimSafer classes Singapore Swimming Academy runs here.
Classes at this pool
Can my child take SwimSafer here?
Yes. Singapore Swimming Academy runs SwimSafer classes at Toa Payoh Swimming Complex. Lessons happen here, while the formal assessment is usually booked at Jalan Besar Swimming Complex.
50 Years of Swimming History
Toa Payoh Swimming Complex opened on 24 September 1973 for the 7th Southeast Asian Peninsular (SEAP) Games, where Singapore's swimmers claimed 23 gold medals. It was one of Singapore's first purpose-built swimming complexes, featuring a 50-metre competition pool with 8 lanes, a training pool, teaching pool, wading pool, and a diving pool with 10-metre platforms. The 1,100-seat spectator gallery made it the country's premier aquatic venue.
Over five decades, the complex hosted some of the biggest events in Singapore's sporting history: the 12th SEA Games (1983), 17th SEA Games (1993), Asian Swimming Championships (2006), Asian Youth Games (2009), and the diving events of the 2010 Youth Olympic Games. It served as the headquarters of the Singapore Swimming Association and was the training ground for generations of national swimmers.
Toa Payoh Swimming Complex closed on 31 October 2023 after 50 years of service. The site is being demolished to make way for the Toa Payoh Integrated Development (TPID), expected to open around 2030. The new TPID will feature a 2,000-seater aquatic centre with 4 indoor pools and 3 outdoor leisure pools, a 5,000-seater indoor hall, gym, polyclinic, library, and a town park.
What Toa Payoh Had (Historical)
These facilities are no longer in operation. The complex closed on 31 October 2023.
Training Pool
Dedicated training pool used by national squad swimmers and the Singapore Swimming Association for elite training programmes.
Teaching & Wading Pools
Shallower teaching pool for swimming lessons and a wading pool for young children. Where many Singaporeans learned to swim for the first time.
Diving Pool
Full diving facility with 10-metre platforms. Hosted the diving events of the 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
Nearest CAMS centre
Assessments are held at Jalan Besar Swimming Complex.
Toa Payoh Swimming Complex is not a CAMS assessment centre. SwimSafer classes run here, but the formal in-pool test for certification takes place at your nearest centralised centre.
Assessment days at Jalan Besar Swimming Complex: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
There are five CAMS centres in Singapore. Your coach will usually book your child into the closest one. Families can also reschedule through the CAMS Platform if the default session doesn't suit.
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What's taught at Toa Payoh Swimming Complex.
Singapore Swimming Academy runs SwimSafer classes at the teaching pool. Group and private lessons are available for children and adults. Coaches are SportSG SwimSafer accredited and preparation covers:
- Stages 1 to 3: foundation water skills through to 50 metres continuous swimming.
- Bronze (Stage 4): stroke improvement, rescue skills, 100m continuous.
- Silver (Stage 5): diving, H.E.L.P. position, advanced rescue.
- Gold (Stage 6): 400m over six strokes, self-made float rescue.
Ready to enrol at Toa Payoh Swimming Complex?
We run group and private SwimSafer classes at Toa Payoh Swimming Complex. Tell us the learner's age and your preferred day and time, and we'll match you with a class that fits.
Visitor info & directions
At a glance
- Operator
- ActiveSG (Sport Singapore)
- Pools
- 5 pools: 50m competition, training, teaching, wading, diving (all closed)
- Nearest MRT
- Toa Payoh (NS19), North-South Line, ~6 min walk
- Pricing
- Pool is permanently closed. Standard ActiveSG rates applied when operational.
Directions
The pool is permanently closed. Directions are shown for historical reference and for visitors to nearby facilities.
- MRT: Toa Payoh Station (NS19), North-South Line. About a 6-minute walk.
- Bus: Services 8, 26, 28, 31, 57, 59, 73, 88, 90, 142, 155 and 157 serve the Toa Payoh area.
- Driving: The complex was at 301 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh. Street parking was available along Lorong 6.
Nearby pools
Other ActiveSG swimming complexes within easy reach of Toa Payoh Swimming Complex.
Frequently asked questions
When will Toa Payoh Swimming Complex open?
Toa Payoh Swimming Complex is currently under construction and is expected to open in 2030.
How much does it cost to swim at Toa Payoh?
Toa Payoh Swimming Complex uses standard ActiveSG pricing. Singapore Citizens and PRs pay $1.00 (weekday) or $1.30 (weekend & PH) for adults, and $0.50 / $0.60 for children under 12 and seniors 55+. The standard rate for non-residents is $1.30 / $1.70. For unlimited access, the MyActiveSWIM pass costs $10/month for adults and $5/month for children and seniors.
What pools and facilities does Toa Payoh have?
Toa Payoh Swimming Complex has 50m Competition Pool, Training Pool, Teaching & Wading Pools and Diving Pool.
How do I get to Toa Payoh Swimming Complex?
Toa Payoh Swimming Complex is at 301 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, Singapore 319392. The nearest MRT is Toa Payoh (NS19).
What are the nearest pools right now?
The nearest open pools are Jalan Besar Swimming Complex at 100 Tyrwhitt Road, S207542 (about 2.6 km) and Bishan Swimming Complex at 3 Bishan Street 14, S579783 (about 4 km). Both are ActiveSG facilities.
Where can I find swimming lessons near Toa Payoh?
Singapore Swimming Academy teaches at Jalan Besar Swimming Complex (~2.6 km) and Bishan Swimming Complex (~4 km). Once the new TPID aquatic centre opens, lessons will be available there too. Register here or call +65 9875 5665 for availability.
What is replacing Toa Payoh Swimming Complex?
The Toa Payoh Integrated Development (TPID) will replace the old complex. It will feature a 2,000-seater aquatic centre with 4 indoor pools and 3 outdoor leisure pools, a 5,000-seater indoor hall, gym, polyclinic, library, and a town park. It is expected to open around 2030.
Is Toa Payoh Swimming Complex still open?
No. Toa Payoh Swimming Complex closed permanently on 31 October 2023. The site is being demolished to make way for the Toa Payoh Integrated Development (TPID), which is expected to open around 2030. The nearest open pools are Jalan Besar Swimming Complex (~2.6 km) and Bishan Swimming Complex (~4 km).
Do I need to book a slot to swim?
No booking is needed. You can walk in during operating hours. Entry is via the ActiveSG app or your Singpass. Children without a mobile device can enter using a guardian's account.
What should I bring to the swimming pool?
Bring a swimsuit (no bermudas or cotton clothing), towel, and padlock for lockers. Swimming caps are recommended but not compulsory at most ActiveSG pools. Shower before entering the pool.