Across the 12 administrative districts of Taipei City and more than 16 civil sports centers in New Taipei City, facilities operate on a single-visit pay-as-you-go model with zero long-term contracts: fitness gyms cost NT$50 per hour, and heated indoor swimming pools cost NT$100 to NT$110 per entry. Furthermore, sports centers provide statutory Public Welfare Hours (公益時段) daily from 08:00 to 10:00 and Monday through Friday from 14:00 to 16:00, granting seniors aged 65 and older (Indigenous elders aged 55 and older) and individuals with disabilities (plus 1 companion) completely free access to gyms and swimming pools.
Important Reminder: Entering fitness gyms requires wearing athletic clothing, clean indoor athletic shoes, and bringing an absorbent workout towel (entry is refused without a towel, or if wearing sandals, slippers, or leather shoes); swimming pools require swimming caps, goggles, and proper swimwear. Court booking rates and maintenance shutdowns follow on-site and municipal notices.
Fitness Gyms, Swimming Pools, and Court Booking Rates
Municipal sports centers in Taipei and New Taipei are built by municipal governments and operated by professional sports operators (OT model) under capped fee schedules:
| Facility Type | Billing Unit | Capped Standard Rate | Mandatory Entry Gear and Facility Rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness Center (Gym) | Per person / hour | NT$50 (overtime billed at NT$25 per half-hour) | Sportswear, indoor sneakers, personal towel (all mandatory). |
| Heated Swimming Pool (Includes SPA, Saunas, Steam Rooms) | Single visit / person | Adult: NT$100 to NT$110; Student: NT$80; Senior Concession: NT$50 | Swimsuit, swimming cap, large towel. |
| Badminton Courts | Per court / hour | Off-peak: approx. NT$300; Peak hours: approx. NT$400 to NT$500 | Non-marking court shoes; bring personal rackets and shuttlecocks. |
| Table Tennis Room | Per table / hour | Approx. NT$90 to NT$100 | Athletic shoes; bring personal or rent on-site paddles. |
| Multipurpose Gymnasium (Basketball / Volleyball) | Full court / hour | Peak hours approx. NT$1,500 to NT$2,000; Individual pick-up: NT$50 to NT$100 / person | Standard basketball sneakers and athletic apparel. |
Explore recreational benefits in our Senior Card points guide, discover outdoor recreation via our outdoor activity planner tool, and find accessible spaces in our inclusive outing guide tool.
Public Welfare Hours: Free Gym and Pool Entry Rules
Under municipal welfare mandates, sports centers provide designated time slots with 100% free admission for qualifying citizens:
| Eligible Demographic | Free Public Welfare Time Windows | Complimentary Facility Scope | Verification Method at Reception |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors Aged 65+ (Indigenous Elders Aged 55+) | Daily 08:00 to 10:00; Monday through Friday 14:00 to 16:00 (excluding public holidays per site rules) | Swimming pools and fitness gyms (select venues include table tennis or billiards). | Present Senior EasyCard or National ID / Household Registry. |
| Individuals with Disabilities (Plus 1 Necessary Caregiver) | All open operating hours (opening to closing daily) | Swimming pools and fitness gyms. | Present Disability ID Card (Disability EasyCard). |
| Low-Income Household Residents | Same as senior public welfare hours (or per municipal sports bureau announcements) | Swimming pools and fitness gyms. | Present municipal low-income certification cards alongside National ID. |
