On Sunday 12 April 2026, the Stevenage Swimming Centre car park will be closing. This is to allow the second phase of site preparation to begin for the construction of new Sports and Leisure Centre. There will be no parking available onsite at the Swimming Centre, and hoarding will be placed around the car park. Access to the Swimming Centre will remain unchanged and is through the main doors.

The new Sports and Leisure Centre will be located on St Georges Way and built on the site of the existing car park. The new facility will bring together dry and wet sports facilities all under one roof. The new facility will have a 25-metre, 10-lane swimming pool with seating for a minimum of 150 spectators, a teaching pool, splash pad, soft-play, a six-court sports hall, fitness suite, multi-purpose studios and a café.

The existing sports and leisure centre facilities, including the current Stevenage Swimming Centre, are well used but were designed and built in the 1960’s and 70’s. By combining leisure and sports facilities the town will not only have a much better, high-quality facility on one site, but also a highly improved customer experience, lower maintenance costs, more efficient use of space and a significant reduction in carbon footprint. The building will be powered by renewable technologies including solar panels and air source heat power.

Existing sports and leisure facilities located at the Arts and Leisure Centre and Stevenage Swimming Centre will remain in use until the new facility is open.

The Frequently Asked Questions below provide more information about the closure of the car park and the alternative locations available.