Swim at National Stadium pool | All you should know!
The Lagos National Stadium is arguably the largest sports activity center in the state. It is home to a couple of sports facilities and is open to the public every day of the week. For a fun, activity filled day by yourself or with friends and family, the swimming area is your best bet.
After being closed for 17 years, the National Stadium swimming pool was reopened in October of 2017. It is currently being managed privately by an individual; funds for the daily running of the pool is generated from charges on users.
First Impressions
It is an outdoor Olympic size pool; airy and fresh. The environment is relatively clean and is very spacious (very important for competition style swimming pools).
Friendly staff, up to 2 lifeguards and coaches present at all times.
Overview
- Opening hours - 7:00 to 19:00 .
- Entrance fee - N1000 adults, N500 children (under 14 years old).
- Dimensions - Depth | 6.1ft to 7.8 ft, Length | 50m
- Towels - No, come with yours.
- Cleanliness - 5/10.
- Changing room - Yes, male and female.
- Shower - Yes, Indoor shower area.
- Chlorine level - just right.
What you should know.
The pool is its busiest on Saturdays. On weekdays, it is used as a PE venue for some high schools nearby. Buoys, tubes and flippers are available on request at an extra cost ( N500 ). The shower at the female changing area was bad at the time I visited, guests were made to use a hose outside. I did not mind this since I prefer outdoor showers any way.
No locker rooms, your property is kept at your own risk at the terrace.
