Work began to build the leisure centre on 25 August 1962 with Councillor John T. “Jack” Wilson laying the foundation stone.[1] The pool was supported on a suspended reinforced concrete slab that was then supported by concrete beams and columns. This was due to the ground being heavily mined in the past.
Coseley Swimming Baths was opened on 30 November 1963 by Councillor John Pointon, Chairman of the Council. The pool contained a 5-metre firm board with both 1 and 3-metre springboards. A 213-seat spectator balcony was built overlooking the swimming pool, with additional seating that could take the capacity to 350. There were changing rooms and cloakrooms, a sun terrace at pool level and a café selling light beverages and snacks.
In the late 1980s, a ‘Supachute’ water slide was added to the side of the leisure centre which allowed swimmers to slide down a chute into the swimming pool.
The swimming baths were used for swimming galas as well as County and National swimming events. It was also the headquarters of the Coseley Town Swimming Club.
