Celebrate Australia Day with a free pool party at Ripples Leisure Centre – Penrith and St Marys

Celebrate Australia Day with a free pool party at Ripples Leisure Centre – Penrith and St Marys on Monday 26 January 2026, 8am to 6pm! 

Join us for a day of summer fun with free entry, circus performances, and plenty of entertainment and workshops for all ages.

From Aussie animal cookie workshop, to creating your own boomerang, to diving into the enchanting world of a mermaid whilst enjoying a captivating circus performance, Australia Day at Ripples has it all!

Attendees can purchase food from the Kiosk, enjoy a poolside picnic, or indulge in a classic Aussie sausage sizzle.

St Marys hydrotherapy pool is open for members from 8:00am to 11:00am. 

From 11:00am to 1:00pm, we warmly welcome residents in our community with disabilities and their carers, to enjoy this relaxing, inclusive space, designed to promote wellbeing and connection.

To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all guests, Ripples will be implementing capacity restrictions. As numbers are limited, we encourage visitors to arrive early to secure their spot and make the most of the day's festivities. We will advise when each venue is nearing capacity and when it has been reached via Council’s Facebook and Instagram pages.     

This event is hosted by Penrith City Council and assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.

Grab your family and friends, and join us for a day of sun, swimming and celebration this Australia Day!

Locations: 

• Ripples Penrith: 119 Station Street, Penrith  
• Ripples St Marys: Charles Hackett Drive, St Marys   

For more information contact Penrith City Council on council@penrith.city or 4732 7777.  

Program