Leisure centres in Cardiff opened in 1982 in Llanrumney, serving south eastern areas of the city. Facilities include a 25m x 12m swimming pool, 6 badminton courts, multi use sports hall, 5 squash courts, fitness suite, outdoor tarmac 5-a-side pitch, activity area, community suite, crèche, junior activities, children's parties, holiday programmes, trampolining and gymnastics, cafeteria and vending machines, and a lounge bar. Cardiff Council is planning to develop the site of the leisure centre to include a new secondary school for the area. The centre is served by Cardiff Bus services 49 and 50. Eastern Leisure Centre is currently closed for refurbishment. It is
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