Your Family Changing Room is a mixed adult-and-child facility. Swimwear must be worn at all times in the shower area.
The showers are for a quick rinse only. They are not for full showering without swimwear.
Because your family changing rooms are a shared space for adults and children, all changing into and out of swimwear must take place in a private cubicle.
Changing in open areas is not permitted. If all cubicles are in use, wait until one becomes available.
This helps ensure privacy, comfort and respect for everyone using the facility.
West Wood Club has adult changing rooms in all our fitness clubs in Dublin.
We also provide purpose-built Family Changing Rooms in:
Clontarf
Leopardstown
Westmanstown
These family changing spaces are designed for you if you’re a parent or guardian with a child under 12 who is using the pool for:
Swim lessons
The West Wood Swimming Academy
A family swim
Your Family Changing Rooms exist for one simple reason: to make changing safer, easier and more private for you and your children — especially when you need to accompany a child of the opposite sex.
You are a parent, guardian or caregiver with a child aged 12 or under
You or your child are attending swim lessons (including non-members enrolled in lessons)
Your child is attending Fitzone camps where swimming is part of the activity
You are an adult on your own
Solo adult use is not allowed — please use the male or female adult changing rooms instead.
If your child is under 12, they must use the Family Changing Rooms
If your child is over 12, they should use the appropriate male or female changing rooms
Children under 12 cannot use the Family Changing Rooms on their own. You must supervise them at all times while they are in the club
A quick, clear guide for you and your kids.
Enter the Family Changing Rooms together
Use a locker for your belongings (Please don’t leave valuables unattended)
Use a private changing cubicle to change into swimwear
Keep bags and clothes tidy so everyone has space
The showers are communal (not cubicles) and intended for a brief rinse
Swimwear must stay on — always. This applies to you and your children
Lock your belongings away
Access the pool as directed in your club (Some locations have direct access to poolside)
Have a quick rinse to remove chlorine
Swimwear stays on in the showers — no exceptions
Return to your cubicle to dry off and change
Use the hairdryer stations as needed
Please leave your cubicle ready for the next family
We’ve had a small number of situations where people were simply unsure of the rules, so we want to be completely clear.
The Family Changing Rooms are mixed-use facilities. Adults and children may be present at the same time.
That’s why:
You cannot shower without swimwear
The shower area is for a short rinse only
The rule protects your privacy, comfort and peace of mind, and that of other families
If you want a full shower without swimwear, please use the adult male or female changing rooms (where appropriate).
Facilities vary slightly by club, but all your Family Changing Rooms are designed to make family swimming straightforward and stress-free.
22 changing cubicles (6 large, 16 regular)
75 lockers with built-in combination locks
13 open showers with modest screens
2 baby changing units
6 hairdryer stations
3 toilets
Pool access via the main shower bank
Shower use: rinse-off only — you must wear swimwear at all times
24 changing cubicles + 4 family changing cubicles
10 communal showers + 4 private showers
90 lockers
10 hairdryer stations
4 toilets
1 disabled toilet/shower room/changing room
Direct access to poolside
3 Baby changing units and facilities including playpen and 2 highchairs inside the family changing cubicles
Shower use: quick rinse only — you must wear swimwear at all time
12 changing cubicles
12 temperature-controlled communal showers
41 digital lockers
3 hairdryer stations
3 toilets
Direct access to poolside
Baby changing facilities including playpen and highchair
Shower use: quick rinse only — you must wear swimwear at all times
24 changing cubicles + 4 family changing cubicles
10 communal showers + 4 private showers
90 lockers
10 hairdryer stations
4 toilets
1 disabled toilet/shower room/changing room
Direct access to poolside
3 Baby changing units and facilities including playpen and 2 highchairs inside the family changing cubicles
Shower use: quick rinse only — you must wear swimwear at all time
Please help us keep this space clean, safe and respectful for everyone.
For families only — you cannot use this area without children
No photos or video recording
No running or rough play
Keep showers brief
Your children must vacate club facility areas by 8:30pm and be off premises by 9:00pm
Wet floors — please take care
Non-slip footwear is recommended
Tidy up after use
Swim nappies are required for non-toilet-trained children
No food, drinks, gum or glass items
Prams and buggies are not permitted
Lock your belongings in a locker when swimming or rinsing
Unattended items left in cubicles may be removed
Please don’t leave valuables — West Wood Club is not responsible for lost or stolen items
You must supervise your children at all times
Children under 12 must use the Family Changing Rooms
Please report any concerns to staff immediately
Can I shower properly without swimwear in the Family Changing Rooms?
No. The showers are communal and mixed-use. You must wear swimwear at all times.
Can I use the Family Changing Rooms without children?
No. Solo adult use is not allowed.
My child is over 12 — can they still use the Family Changing Rooms?
No. Children over 12 should use the appropriate male or female changing rooms.
Can my child change alone while I use the adult changing rooms?
No. Children under 12 must be supervised at all times while in the club.
When are the Family Changing Rooms open?
They are available from opening to close. Family usage is typically very limited after 8:30pm, and your children must follow the evening exit policy.
Need help on your first visit?
If you’re unsure where to go, just ask at main reception and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Most important reminder: In the Family Changing Rooms, you must always shower in swimwear.
