Kenny Rec marks first birthday with community celebration

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• Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre marked one year since reopening with a community birthday event on Saturday, October 17. Hundreds of locals attended activities including free fitness classes, a pool party and $2 coffees.
• Since opening in October 2025, the centre has welcomed more than 500,000 visitors and helped 140 people learn to swim for free. Lord Mayor Nick Reece said the centre had quickly become part of local life.
• The centre was also named Community Facility of the Year by Parks and Leisure Australia.