Franklin Pool and Leisure Centre

Franklin Pool and Leisure Centre
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Former namesFranklin Rec Centre
Address29 Franklin Road, Pukekohe, Pukekohe Hill 2120, New Zealand
LocationPukekohe, New Zealand
Coordinates37°11′43″S 174°54′27″E / 37.1953609°S 174.9074619°E / -37.1953609; 174.9074619
Capacity1,100
Tenants
Franklin Bulls (NZNBL) (2020-present)
Website
www.franklinleisure.co.nz

The Franklin Pool and Leisure Centre is a multi purpose leisure centre in Pukekohe, New Zealand, formally known as the Franklin Rec centre to locals.[1] The centre now has facilities that include a fully equipped gym with strength and cardio equipment, a dedicated cardio space, functional training area, a group exercise and cycle studio with over 30 classes to enjoy. An indoor 25m pool with children’s splash area, dedicated learn to swim pool and sauna facilities were added in

Home to the Pukekohe Swimming Club, Franklin Basketball Association and as of 2021 the Franklin Bulls mens senior basketball team whom complete New Zealand National Basketball League. It has since picked up the nickname of "The Stockyard" during their games.

In May 2021 the New Zealand Breakers announced that they would play a regular season Australian National Basketball League Game on 28 May 2021 at the venue.[2] The game saw the Illawarra Hawks beat the New Zealand Breakers by 11 points.[3]

  1. ^ "Franklin Pool and Leisure Centre website". Franklin Pool and Leisure Centre. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Franklin Bulls to Host Sky Sport Breakers". New Zealand Breakers. 17 May 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  3. ^ "New Zealand Breakers vs Illawarra Hawks - The Stockyard (Franklin Pool and Leisure)". nbl.com.au. Retrieved 28 May 2021.