With balmy conditions forecast for this October long weekend, temperatures couldn't be finer to go for a swim.

The Parkes Aquatic Centre will swing open its doors for the 2025-26 swimming season this Saturday morning after its winter hibernation.

New pool manager Shane Mann and his team have been working around the clock in the weeks leading up to the start of the season to ensure the facility is in tip-top shape for the community.

The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting the mercury in Parkes will peak at 25 degrees on Saturday and 30 on Sunday.

Initially it was supposed to be a sizzling top of 33 degrees on the public holiday Monday but that has since dropped to a forecast of 28 - but still warm.

So make sure you dig out the sunscreen, hats and other sun protection this weekend.

The Parkes Pool will open from 10am Saturday and remain open seven days a week, except on Christmas Day.

Hours on weekdays are from 6am to 7pm (6am to 10am for lap swimming) and 10am to 7pm on weekends. Public holidays are

6am to 6pm.

Season tickets are $420 for a family, $260 for an adult, $140 for a child (5 to 17 years) and $100 for a concession/senior.

Casual entry is $4.50 for an adult, and $2.50 for a child (5 to 17 years) and concession/senior. A child under five is free and must be accompanied by a paying adult.

The swimming season runs from the October long weekend until the end of March.

The shire's pools - Peak Hill, Trundle and Tullamore - will open from early November for five days a week, until the end of March and all are free entry.

Check out the website parkespools.com for more information on all pools including opening times for the smaller facilities.

There's just as much fun planned for out of the water at the Parkes Aquatic Centre as there is in this season, with birthday party packages available, movie and sports nights, and food trucks in the works.

There's also a new games area coming, featuring air hockey and a volleyball court.

And don't forget a dual gym and swim membership with Fitness 4 All is also available to the public.