Our main club swimming sessions are on Sundays at Moor Park Health & Leisure Centre. Situated in the heart of Bispham on Bristol Ave, Blackpool, FY2 0JG, the Centre combines various services under one roof. In addition to all the pool facilities, Moor Park is also home to a Library, Cafe, and numerous health services. Moor Park Swimming Pool is an inclusive space that prioritises accessibility and comfort, making it an excellent choice for individuals, families, and groups of all abilities. Whether you’re swimming, spectating, or supporting, everyone is welcome and can enjoy the experience.
The Pool
The Pool facility, refurbished to a high standard, stands out with its unique features. It offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for all visitors. The facility features a spacious 25-metre main pool, perfect for experienced swimmers, alongside a smaller learner pool, ideal for beginners or those building confidence in the water. Both pools are visible from a dedicated spectators’ area, where parents, carers, and supporters can relax while watching the action, with snacks and drinks available from vending machines.
One of the pool’s standout features is its accessibility. A large car park at the leisure centre's rear ensures convenient access for all visitors. Upon entering the main area through either the front or rear entrances, you'll find a welcoming reception desk. From here, a gentle ramp leads to the pool and changing area, making it easy for everyone to navigate the facility.
The changing areas cater to a range of needs. The space is designed to accommodate individuals, families, and groups with a selection of double and single cubicles. Additionally, two changing rooms are fully equipped with changing beds and hoists, explicitly reserved for wheelchair users, ensuring privacy and comfort.
The thoughtful design continues on Poolside, with two hoists available to help disabled swimmers access the water. One of these is a "dipper" hoist, designed with slings, making the transition into the pool smooth and safe for everyone.
Getting to the Centre
The centre can easily be reached on foot or by car and has extensive parking available. Buses 3, 3A, and 7A all have routes that pass by. The full address is Moor Park Health & Leisure Centre, Bristol Ave, Blackpool, FY2 0JG.
Parking and entering through reception
When you enter the main reception area from either the front or rear car parks, you will see the reception desk. A small ramp leads you to the swimming pool and changing area. Before you enter the changing area, please make sure to report to the Blackpool Polar Bears Registration Desk just before the double doors.
A parking camera monitoring system is in place with a default time limit of 2 hours in the general car park. You can extend your parking by 1 hour by entering your car registration number at one of the two terminals in the building (located at our reception desk and the NHS reception). Disabled parking bays have a 3-hour limit, and you must register your vehicle at one of the terminals on every visit. Please remember to register each time you come.
Changing Village Facilities
Undressing and dressing must take place within the designated changing village. The changing area includes:
- 18 single cubicles
- 14 double cubicles
- 3 changing rooms specifically for wheelchair users.
Important: Please only use these wheelchair-accessible changing rooms if you are a wheelchair user.
- Changing Room No. 1: Equipped with a changing bed, hoist, toilet, and shower.
- Changing Room No. 2: Equipped with a hoist and changing bed.
- Changing Room No. 3: No additional facilities.
Locker Use:
Please ensure all clothing and personal belongings are stored in the lockers provided and not left in the changing cubicles. Neither the club nor Blackpool Council accepts responsibility for any loss or damage to personal items left in the cubicles.
Poolside Rules
Blackpool Council Leisure Services requires all swimmers to follow these rules:
- No running, eating, or drinking within the pool area.
- No diving, bombing, or acrobatics.
- No shouting, pushing, or fighting.
- No Photos are permitted to be taken.
Blackpool Polar Bears asks that parents and carers remain in the spectator area while their swimmer is using the pool. Parents or carers should not enter the pool area without the permission of poolside staff or a Blackpool Polar Bears volunteer.
Spectator Area
- Children must be supervised at all times.
- The use of skateboards, "heelies," or similar is not permitted.
- Swimmers must not undress in the spectator area.
- Please keep your dry child with you until their lesson begins.
- After swimming, do not take your wet child through the spectator area to change.
First Aid Room
The first aid room is on the southwest corner by the main pool. All accidents must be reported on the day they happen.
Fire Alarms
In the event of a fire alarm, all members and their parents/carers must follow the instructions of Blackpool Council Leisure Services staff and move to the designated assembly point.
- Individuals in the spectator area and changing village should evacuate via the nearest fire exit and gather at the Evacuation Point at the front of the Moor Park facility.
- Swimmers in the pool must exit the water but remain in the pool area until further instructions are given. Blackpool Council Leisure Services staff will decide if a full evacuation of the pool area is necessary.
Please be aware that fire alarms may be tested randomly. However, always treat any alarm as genuine.
