Reykjavík Implements New Fee Structure for Pools, Beach, and Zoo
Reykjavík City Council has approved updated fee schedules for its swimming pools, geothermal beach, and Family Park & Zoo. The changes aim to improve accessibility and affordability for residents.
Reykjavík has announced a revised fee structure for its public swimming pools, geothermal beach, and Reykjavík Family Park & Zoo, effective May 5. The City Council approved the changes, which are intended to make these facilities more accessible and affordable, particularly for families and regular users.
The updated schedules include significant price reductions for annual passes, ranging from 21% to 77%. The city aims to encourage broader facility use by residents and implement fairer pricing. Annual passes for swimming pools will see a 29% decrease for adults, from ISK 48,000 to ISK 34,000, making them the most affordable in the capital region. The annual pass for children at the Family Park & Zoo will drop by 77%, from ISK 17,600 to ISK 4,000.
Key changes include free access to swimming pools and the geothermal beach for Reykjavík residents aged 17 and under. Previously, 16- and 17-year-olds were required to pay. For families with two parents, this translates to annual savings of at least ISK 28,000. The annual pass for the geothermal beach has been reduced by 21%.
For safety reasons, children aged 10 and older visiting independently will require a registered access card. Reykjavík City will cover the initial cost of these cards and annual passes for residents aged 10-17 for pool and beach access. The city states that the new subscription models for annual passes will offer financial benefits to frequent visitors, defined as visiting pools more than weekly, the beach monthly, or the park more than twice a year.