Sydney’s Inner West is about to get an exciting new swimming destination. A stunning tidal pool is set to open soon, complete with swimming lanes, a large jetty, and two moored pontoons for sunbathing and diving. Located along the Parramatta River, the Callan Park Tidal Baths will feature swimming lanes, a spacious jetty, and two moored pontoons for sunbathing and diving. The surrounding 61-hectare parkland will provide locals and visitors with the perfect setting to enjoy the outdoors and unwind. The tidal pool is expected to open in time for summer 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.
Callan Park Tidal Baths
Set along the Iron Cove foreshore, adjacent to Lilyfield’s Callan Park, the upcoming tidal pool will provide a much-needed place to cool off, located along the popular Bay Run. Just a stone’s throw from Leichhardt Oval and King George Park, this new spot will be easily accessible for locals and visitors alike. The $3.8 million project, which is set to feature shark net protection, has received $2 million in funding from the NSW Government. Additionally, $4.8 million will go toward revitalising the surrounding Inner West area.
“The Callan Park Tidal Baths will be a spectacular addition to the Bay Run, which is already one of the best-used recreation facilities in Sydney,” Inner West Council Mayor Darcy Byrne said.
“This swim site is the next step in the incredible rehabilitation of the Parramatta River and will attract swimmers and families from all over the Inner West to take a dip in Callan Park.”
Notable highlights of the pool include swimming lanes, a giant jetty, and two moored pontoons for sunbathing and diving.
Find more information about the Callan Park tidal baths here.