This review will no doubt be close to my heart as my babies learned to swim like sharks at Balyana…read morePool. There are about 4-5 swimming schools conducted here over the week, ranging from Susan Klus, Panorama Swim School and baby dedicated swim schools with the likes of Ezy-Swim Swimming School and Judy Carboncini Swim School. When I first started my kids, we opted for Panorama Swim School only to realise that the boys weren't developing their swimming strokes. Downside of Panorama Swim School is they introduced floaties for the kids and they seem to be using them forever, even after 3 terms here. Not seeing any progress, I pulled the boys out and upon a friends' recommendation, went for Susan Klus. We never looked back sinced. Jurgen and Susan run this wonderful swimming classes at Balyana and in absence of floaties, they emply good swimming teachers and coaches and I am very proud to announce the boys can now swim without me hovering over them like an eagle, staring at their every movement. Jurgen and Susan also train swimmers in the national swimming league..if you ever need any tips or direction on swimming matters, diving etc, talk to Jurgen. As all swimming classes, choose one where the teachers will work for you and develop a good coaching relationship for your child. The pool is also popular for nearby Clapham Primary School summer swimming classes and the disability community who attends therapy classes here.

I have recently experienced a shoulder injury and when looking for a centre to support my rehab. I…read moreeventually had a wonderful experience with this business. I made an enquiry on a weekend and they responded that night. They answered my questions and made sure I could be catered for. In the following weeks they have gone out of their way to open space and opportunity for me to work on my recovery, resulting in a significant breakthrough this morning! Thank you to all the wonderful staff who have been so helpful to me!

A fantastic family friendly swimming centre. I have taken my boys to a couple of centres by far…read morethis is tge best one i have found. The teachers have guven my boys the confidence and skills the need to be around warter. Its always a pleasure to take my children swimming. In fact they can not get enough of it.

About time SA had an Olympic sized pool! The impressive and unusual structure from the outside is…read morejust as great on the inside with an airy, spacious, clean and still with a whiff of newness environment. The complex contains many areas such as a health club, creche, shop, etc and the pool itself runs various programs and activities to suit all ages. If this is your thing and you enjoy keeping fit plus live close by then membership is probably the way to go and save some money. Families can join also but be aware the water slides are not included and will cost two dollars to go on each time, so this is one part which will add up quickly! Otherwise, the casual entry fee is reasonable for a brand new complex and if you won't be an active participant there is a $2.50 spectator entry fee. All in all a great complex operated by the YMCA. P.S Despite it being new and all, it is not immune to renegade bandaids, so if you're a bit squeamish best to wear thongs!

This is the very definition of a swimming centre, far above a simple community pool…read more It consists of multiple areas with multiple pools. Suitable for families, classes, individuals. As an indoor heated pool no time of year can you use the excuse it's 'too cold'. Slides and playgrounds are targets for children and young families, and there are slow and medium lap lanes for those wanting gentle fitness. There are also dive pools though they were not dared by the cowardly reviewer. The cafe at the front serve a selection if foods more than suitable for lunch at competitive prices, though the coffee is not something I'd get a second time. Plenty of yellow shirted lifesavers patrol giving you a sense that they take your safety seriously.

Waterworld is an outstanding swimming facility in Adelaide's north eastern area. It is one of my…read morefavourite places for lap swimming as it has a well maintained outdoor 50m pool. The place has large grassed areas and plenty for the kids including two fun water slide options. The smaller pool is only about 1m deep and is very warm. There is also a toddlers play area with plenty of shade. Waterworld caters for kids parties and they are guaranteed to have a great day. This place underwent a refurbishment around 2 years ago and it was worth the effort and $ as the facilities are now an excellent standard. Even the change rooms and shower facilities are nice. At $6 for a adult casual visit it is great value. During the day it is often quiet unless there is a large school booking. As per my tip; sometimes it pays to check their website or phone first to confirm lap lanes are available. I just wish this place was open all year around but unfortunately it is seasonal. See their website for more info on precise dates.

nice place for the young kids if you're local but i wouldn't bother traveling to come here,…read moreWe were all hopeful when it closed for upgrades but it's pretty much the same as before & still closed all winter without a massive super happy fun slide i was hoping for :( but i didn't cry, promise.

Magill Sports Centre is a part of the UniSA Magill campus and offers excellent recreational…read morefacilities not only to the students but also to the general public. The swimming pool is one of the cleanest in the State, so safe in fact you can drink it...not that you'd want to do it intentionally anyway but it won't make you sick after a few accidental gulps. This summer it will be open Mon - Fri 6.00am - 8.00pm and at $3.00 per entry it's one of the cheapest in SA. The pool is not undercover so slip, slop, slap or at least go when the sun isn't at it's fiercest. Lanes are segregated to cater for swim schools, coaching, lap swimming and for generally having a fun splash. It also offers a full gym inside the complex but for futher details check out the website or phone.

Hidden in the bushland of the Uni SA site is a concrete bunker and in its backyard is a sparkling…read moreclean uncrowded jewel - their swimming pool. Out of school term the mornings are filled with life saving lessons, and during term there are learn to swim classes in the afternoons, but the rest of the time you'll pretty much own the pool. The staff are friendly, the prices are from another era ($4 students/concession), there's a gym and a shower block inside and plenty of parking (on the street is free). The details are up to date on https://www.unisa.edu.au/Health-Sciences/Services/Health-clinics/Health-and-Fitness-Centres/swim/

Marion Swimming Centre now has a younger, cuter sibling (the State Aquatic Centre) to contend with…read more But, PLLLLEEEEEAAAASSSE, the State Aquatic Centre is INDOORS this badboy is OUTDOORS! So it should not be neglected.. Besides, let the crowds go there..! Hellllo summertime fun! Or if you're doing laps, hellllo summertime hell in a beautiful setting. The turn off sign on Oaklands Road is set amongst grape vines. The whole facility is a green oasis with a massive grassy space around the pools for summertime CHILLIN' shaded by the odd big tree. Facilities: *Olympic-sized pool (50m, 8 lanes) *Two shaded kiddy pools *60m water slide *Free BBQ *Kiosk *Lit for balmy evening swims Costs: Adults: $6.00 Kids: $4.90 Spectator: $2.50 You can also buy a season's pass (adult: $388, breakeven point: 65 visits), a 10-visit pass (adult: $53, save 70cents per go) or a 30-visit pass (adult: $156, save 80cents per go). You've got to be confident you'll live up to the high expectations of use you've set for yourself, or else forget about those tiny savings and hop on the non-commitment train - pay as you go! My only issue with the Marion Swimming Centre is that they're so damn enterprising (i.e. added costs). The waterslide is an additional $4.70 for 10 rides (or $11 for unlimited) and lockers are $4 for 2hrs. Boo. Open start of October until the end of March.

I haven't been to the new pool yet, gentle readers, so I can't speak about this one through way of…read morecomparison. I CAN say, however, that I've been to the Marion Swimming Centre many a time, and, as I've grown and my desires and expectations have undergone the usual metamorphosis, I have always enjoyed my time here. One specific memory I have is of the slide. As a child I was wanting in... courage. For certain activities. There were a lot of things I'd do that other kids would never DREAM of doing, but I always struggled with the average and the mundane. I'm a little reluctant to report that my little sister, to whom I was the senior for several years, was less afraid of taking the water slide than I was. It took a lot of coaxing until I finally took it, where I learned (what I'd already expected) that it wasn't as bad as I feared it would be. Neither, however, was it as good as I was made to believe. The line's never worth it, readers (save for, perhaps, the first time). Whether you have the courage or not, stick to the pools. That's what you came here for, after all.

I'll admit, after reading the preceeding two reviews, I was a bit concerned about going here. But…read moreas this is the only central-ish pool with a hydropool that's *open* (Adelaide Aquatic's is closed for renovations), I bit the bullet and with my two companions, braved the cold Friday night to venture forth to swim. I was delighted and surprised by how good this place is. There is no reek of chlorine; the pools are all clean and the staff are friendly and helpful. The non-slip floor covering is great for those who have trouble walking, and the disabled facilities are plentiful and spacious. Everything was very clean and tidy, and there were swimming supplies--noodles, rings, aids--for those who wanted to use them. The hydropool was, in short, terrific. The water was deliciously warm and not too deep, deep enough to swim but not to dive into. All in all, a very pleasant experience and this will certainly be my pool of choice during the winter and colder evenings. My only gripe is that it's not open later on a Friday night, but that's a very small thing.

I agree with Chloe on this one, it's not worth the entry cost. The Thebby pool is my closest place…read moreto swim, but I've gone here twice and am not going back. Initially, the lady at the desk mistook me for one of the local students, who get in a a heavily discounted entry for $3. However, the next time I went, they charged me the standard concession, which is around $6. Pay the same and get into the Adelaide pool - it's a lot nice, a LOT cleaner and the children are contained to the paddling pool. Overall, the Thebby pool and change-rooms are old and not very clean, and it's always busy with school groups and mums with toddlers. I've always been able to get a lap lane, but had to vacate after a while for a school group, or share the pool with a lot of splashing.

Surprisingly, the Unley Pool isn't actually in Unley. You'll find it in Ethel Street in…read moreForestville, off Leader Street between Goodwood Road and the Anzac Highway. It is great space with one large lap pool and two small pools for toddlers both undercover. The grassed area is mostly covered with those large shade clothes and on a hot weekend, you can't see the grass for the multitude of brightly coloured beach towels. It has adequate toilets and a small cafe counter where you can purchase ice creams and a few other things to eat and drink. It doesn't compare to Burnside Pool in terms of pool options, shade and facilities however the Unley Pool is extremely popular and a great place to meet friends. They were the winner of the 2010 Recreation South Australia Aquatic Facility of the Year award. Best to check their website for opening hours as it changes according to the season. Casual entry for adults is $6 and school age children $f4.80. Children to 2 to 5 are $2.50 and under 1s are free.

An attractive, nearly-Olympic-sized outdoor pool, with up to 7 lanes for lap swimming…read more Great for Kids: -First-rate swimming lessons -2 shaded kiddy pools -Kiosk for treats -Surrounded by park Unless you're planning on becoming amphibious, a season pass (adult: $430) probably won't be worthwhile. You'll need to go 70x to 'break even.' For those of us who go 3 or less times per week, the flexibility of paying each time (adult: $6) is a better option. Although if you do commit to a season pass, the plus side is that you might find yourself to be a little less bistro and a little more Thorpedio by the end of the season... Don't (DON'T) forget the sun gear, easy place to get a horrible burn. Adequate parking and located adjacent to the Goodwood train station. Also only a 5min walk from tram stop #4 (Forestville). Disabled lifter for all pools. They host an annual 24hr relay swim to raise money for MS in Feb, which is worth checking out. On super hot summer days (over 37°) the centre may stay open a little longer, check with staff on the day. Reduced opening hours in May and closed during winter.

Certainly not as glam as other Adelaide pools, but this one has everything you could ask for from a…read morepublic outside swim centre: wasps, a kiosk, a kiddy pool, lifeguards, and of course, a lot of people wearing speedo's and bikinis who really really shouldn't be. The best thing about Payneham Pool is that you can almost always get a lane to yourself for lap swimming (as long as you don't go during swim carnivals obviously), I like being able to rock up at my leisure and have a lane of my own. This place has enough room for kids and adults to swim and have a good day without fearing for their lives: this is not so much the case at the big leisure centres that are packed with madness and slides. The staff here are really nice (as you don't dive over the lane ropes, don't do that), and there's heaps of shaded grass areas to hang out in. It's a beautiful day and a nice relaxed vibe, dive on in.

Local northeast swimming centre with 3 different sized pools, 1 for the toddlers, 1 medium waist…read moredeep pool and one 50m pool with diving blocks and lanes. I have had heaps of summer holiday days here with friends where the pool gives out fun equipment like inner tubes, beach balls, volleyball nets and floating mats. It's not too busy usually, and there is plenty of outside grass area with some benches to chill out. But bring the sunscreen because there isn't much shade. Now that the aquatic centre had been improved, as well as Marion swimming centre with watersides and more pools etc, payneham doesn't receive much attention, and it could use some upgrading itself.