Outdoor Pool of Bécassière – Versoix

A Summer Bubble by Lake Geneva

Just steps from the lake, the Versoix Sports Center houses one of the most popular outdoor pools in the Geneva region. People come here to swim a few laps, slide down the waterslide, splash around with little ones, or simply lay their towel on the grass and enjoy the sun. It's the kind of place where you arrive in the morning with a picnic bag and leave at the end of the day, the children exhausted and delighted.

What Your Children Will Discover

The site features several pools designed for all ages. Older kids enjoy the 25-meter swimming pool to dive in and count their laps. The younger ones have their own dedicated space with a shallow wading pool, perfect for their first steps in the water. And in the middle of it all, the waterslide is a hit: you climb the ladder, slide down, splash around, and do it all over again. Around the pools, a large grassy park offers space to run, play, and relax between swims.

What to Do There and the Atmosphere

The atmosphere is family-friendly and relaxed. Families settle on the grass, children take turns on the waterslide, and you see both regular swimmers and parents enjoying a quiet afternoon. On-site, a snack bar offers refreshments and light bites, and the sports center's restaurant welcomes those who want a proper meal. You can easily spend the whole day there: swimming in the morning, picnicking on the grass, napping in the shade, and another session in the water in the afternoon.

Before You Go

• Recommended Age: from 3 years for the wading pool and park; older kids fully enjoy the pools and the waterslide.
• Duration: plan for half a day to a full day depending on your desire.
• Reservation: no reservation needed, just show up at the entrance (paid entry, rates on the official website).
• Stroller Accessibility: the large flat park and the areas around the pools are easily navigable with a stroller.
• Transport: TPG bus lines 50 and 54, stop at Centre Sportif; parking available near the center.
• What to Bring: swimsuits, towels, sunscreen, caps, sandals, and picnic supplies.
• Ideal Season: in the middle of summer, during nice weather; the outdoor pool is only open from late spring to early autumn.

Parent Tips

• Arrive early on hot days: shade under the trees and good spots on the grass fill up quickly.
• Locate the wading pool upon arrival to set up your base camp near the little ones.
• Keep an eye on the waterslide queue: kids can never get enough.
• Bring a dry outfit and a snack for the return trip, especially if you’re taking the bus.

Useful Information

• Address: Versoix Sports Center, Route de l'Etraz 201, 1290 Versoix (Canton of Geneva)
• Official Website: https://www.versoix.ch/administration/sports-et-manifestations/piscine-communale-1478
• Hours: variable depending on the season; check the official website for current hours and rates.
• Access: TPG buses 50 and 54, stop at Centre Sportif; parking on-site.

Why We Recommend It

Because it checks all the boxes for a good summer day with family: several pools for all ages, a waterslide that delights children, a large park to relax, and a snack bar for little hunger pangs. All by the lake, easily accessible by public transport from Geneva as well as from Nyon.

In Two Words

A friendly outdoor pool at the Versoix Sports Center, ideal for a day of swimming and relaxation with family as soon as the nice weather arrives.