Monopoli Municipal Swimming Pool
Indoor swimming pool
The Municipal Swimming Pool of Monopoli is a public swimming facility located in Via Procaccia, Monopoli (BA), operated as a sports centre for water activities and swimming lessons. It offers indoor spaces for free swimming and lessons and is one of the main facilities for leisure and sports activities in the city.
Opening hours (indicative)
Official timetables may vary seasonally and according to in-house activities, but several sources collect the following general availability:
Mondays: 09:00 - 12:30 and 16:00 - 20:00
Tuesday: 16:00 - 20:00
Wednesday: 16:00 - 20:00
Thursdays: 09:00 - 12:30 and 16:00 - 20:00
Friday: 16:00 - 20:00
Saturday: 16:00 - 20:00
Sunday: Closed
Note that some business directories mention extended hours until 08:00-22:00 every day, but this information is not confirmed by the official municipal website and may refer to non-institutional profiles.
Activities and services offered
The municipal swimming pool offers various services for different age groups, including:
Free swimming: access for general public for swimming exercises;
Swimming school courses: programmes for children and adults with qualified instructors;
Structured sports activities: such as training, lessons and courses for technical improvement;
Dedicated social services: municipal initiatives to allow free or facilitated access to persons with disabilities or the elderly (over 65) through free admission packages granted by the Municipality of Monopoli, with specific regulations for use in certain seasonal sports sessions.
Activities and access arrangements may require registration, a medical certificate and, in some cases, a participation fee.
History and context
There are no readily available public sources specifically documenting the historical opening date of Monopoli's municipal swimming pool or the various stages of its construction. However, it is known that the facility is part of the municipal sports offer and that, over the years, it has undergone reorganisations and management changes to ensure continuity of service to the local community. For example, in 2014 the swimming pool was being reactivated through a specialised sports company after a period of management transition.
Generally speaking, municipal swimming facilities in medium-sized towns such as Monopoli came into being between the 1970s and 1990s, following the spread of swimming as an organised sport in the Italian social fabric; the specific swimming pool in Via Procaccia falls within this context of neighbourhood facilities dedicated to sport and wellness.
Free access and facilities
The Municipality of Monopoli has promoted, through deliberations of the Council and public notices, programmes of free or subsidised admissions for persons with disabilities and senior citizens over 65, on an annual or seasonal basis, with packages of admissions to be used at specific times. Free access is subject to residence requirements, documentation (medical certificate and proof of requirements) and submission of an application within the deadlines set out in the municipal notices.
Contact points
Contact Municipal Swimming Pool
Telephone:
(+39) 080.87.68.420
Telephone:
(+39) 39.22.46.51.04