Two public swimming pools are owned and operated by the Whakatāne District Council: the Murupara Community Swimming Pool, and the Whakatāne District Aquatic and Fitness Centre.
The Whakatāne Aquatic and Fitness Centre includes two spa pools, a hydroslide, a 25 metre indoor pool, a 33 metre enclosed outdoor pool (open year-round), gymnasium, a learners' pool and a 'beach' pool.