Staying cool in the pool over summer

Updated January 13 2015 - 3:03pm, first published 12:00am
Taylah Monks and Molly Lewis get in the swim at Lawson Pool over the holidays.
Taylah Monks and Molly Lewis get in the swim at Lawson Pool over the holidays.
Tara Perkins and Harry, 3, in the infants pool at Blackheath.
Tara Perkins and Harry, 3, in the infants pool at Blackheath.
Welcome to Blackheath Pool.
Welcome to Blackheath Pool.
Justin and Rae Unett (2) of Glenbrook had a paddle at Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre on Saturday.
Justin and Rae Unett (2) of Glenbrook had a paddle at Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre on Saturday.
 Brothers Hunter (8) and Finn (4) Kelly of Glenbrook get up to some water mischief at Springwood.
Brothers Hunter (8) and Finn (4) Kelly of Glenbrook get up to some water mischief at Springwood.
Anton (22 months) and Isabella (4) Bridges of Blaxland, with Brynlee Fazio (10) of Glenmore Park, took a ride in the water mobile at Springwood.
Anton (22 months) and Isabella (4) Bridges of Blaxland, with Brynlee Fazio (10) of Glenmore Park, took a ride in the water mobile at Springwood.
Eve Travena (13, centre) with twins Lauchie and Archie Travena (11) of Wentworth Falls made quite a splash at Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre on Saturday.
Eve Travena (13, centre) with twins Lauchie and Archie Travena (11) of Wentworth Falls made quite a splash at Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre on Saturday.
Contemplating the big pool at Blackheath.
Contemplating the big pool at Blackheath.
Charlie Monks, 6, shows his bombing style at Blackheath.
Charlie Monks, 6, shows his bombing style at Blackheath.
 Scott Marr with Noah, who turns 6 today, and Lily, 3, at Blackheath.
Scott Marr with Noah, who turns 6 today, and Lily, 3, at Blackheath.

More than 15,000 swimmers flocked to our pools between Christmas and New Year, with the hot weather making the council-owned facilities a cool drawcard.

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