Taumarunui Swimming Pool is an outdoor pool at 14 Turaki Street in Taumarunui, rated 4.2 on Google from 35 reviews. Reviews mention the cold open-water pool, the two diving boards, the lifeguards and the free sunscreen, and some say the changing rooms and toilets need updating.
The website describes outdoor pools with a semi-shaded picnic area, and bookings for schools, community groups and large gatherings. Outdoor pools suit warm, settled days, and a shaded seat helps on a long visit. One reviewer found the pool closed on a Thursday when Google showed it open, so check the opening days before you travel.
For families in Taumarunui who want a summer swim and a picnic close to home, this pool on Turaki Street is a good local choice, with the opening days checked first.