The inside learner pool and spa area at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre will be temporarily closed from Saturday for maintenance.
The pool was be closed for about eight weeks while work is done to replace the tiles on the bottom of the pool with a softer surface.
Rotorua Aquatic Centre manager David Pearce said the new pool surface is a specially made non-slip padded material made for pools.
The pool closure will coincide with Term 4 swimming lessons so alternative arrangements have been made for the Learn-to-swim lessons. Babies' classes will move to the pool at Cantabria Rest Home and Hospital on Old Taupo Road and pre-school classes will be held at The Blue Baths.
"School age children will move to the deep pool for their lessons and coaches will make the most of the opportunity by incorporating more water safety skills into the classes," said Mr Pearce.