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.
Welcome to Blackheath Pool.
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.
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.
Contemplating the big pool at Blackheath.
Charlie Monks, 6, shows his bombing style 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.
And it's no surprise children were the among the keenest visitors, beating the heat during their school holidays.
The waterslide at Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre (operating from 10am-2pm weekdays and 11am-1pm on weekends) has proved a popular attraction, as has the 'Kids Kingdom' at the Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre.
The council-owned pools at Blackheath, Lawson and Glenbrook have also attracted visitors young and old over the holiday period.