Ross Jones Memorial Pool

Built in 1947 by Randwick Council with money from a compensation payment, and easy to recognise by its castellated walls, which look like the top of a sand castle. It sits at the southern end of Coogee Beach next to the surf club, with a sheltered area that suits families, though the walls take a beating and waves come over them when the swell is up. Home to the Coogee Penguins, who swim on winter Sunday mornings, and the Coogee Huskies. Free.

Location and Access

Southern end of Coogee Beach, beside the Coogee surf club.

Pool Type

Ocean pool

Water Temperature & Best Season

The Coogee Penguins winter swimming club uses the pool on Sunday mornings through winter.

Category: Beaches & Water

Tags: ocean pool, 1947, family, winter swimming, free entry, coogee

Coordinates: -33.9228268, 151.2578345

Part of Sydney's ocean pools cut into the rock

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