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.

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.

As someone who has been with them for roughly 15 years, stay away!…read moreA vile company that will manipulate you and have hidden fees and find ways to take more of your money than you ever thought.

If you're thinking about signing up to Goodlife Health Clubs Australia don't…read more Currently trying to contact their regional manager that I had to go out my way to find her details. My partner and I signed up around may-June. With nothing but hassle. The person that signed us up, named Riley (who has since been fired for fraud) told us nothing about signing up to a lock in contract. We only were told once the late payments happened. I went in to settle the account and also gave this Riley boy my details over the counter to then still get charged late fees and my details had gone into thin air. After expressing my frustration they told us there isn't much they can do, the fee is around $300 to get out of the contract and we can freeze our accounts but it's a $5 fee each week for both of us. Mind you we have then got an email saying that from 8/7/25-1/09 we won't be charged anything and payments start again on the 4/09/25. Keep in mind we've been over charged for late fees that wouldn't of been charged if my bank details were taken and done nothing with them, also in the "free of charge period" I was charged $60 in different transactions. I've gone in today with no help. I'm getting asked to repeat parts of the story that don't matter like that I told them I never really wanted to join but got roped in by this Riley person. Irrelevant to the whole situation? I've also somehow since the payments starting again on the 4th of september weve been charged $151.43 which im not sure how any of this adds up. What would you do, I have tried to get in contact with the regional manager whom i had to seek out her details if correct as they refuse to give me the details to pass on the matter.

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.

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/

I signed up to the Aquatic Centre, and am loving it so far. I have never had to share a lane! This…read moreis a first in my swimming experience. The 25 metre lap pools are a good depth and wide enough lanes. The diving pool is fantastic for water running and for a more casual swim. The change rooms are clean and well-looked after. The members only change room is smaller and more private, and each cubicle has a soap dispenser, which is handy if you forget things as much as I do. The spas and saunas are great. There are two large spas, which I would go in more often if they weren't mostly filled with overweight old men or kissing couples. Nothing can keep me out of the sauna though. They have a dry and a wet sauna. I frequent the dry sauna, as it is just the right temperature that you can stay in it for a reasonable time. You're sweating like crazy, but it only becomes uncomfortable after about 10 minutes for me, which is longer than I can normally bear it. This is a well planned and set out facility, with plenty of showers and drinking fountains. I only wish I was a lot younger and could play in the kid's pools, because they look fantastic.

The North Adelaide Aquatic Centre is part of the Adelaide City Council and has recently been…read morerefurbished. Lots of free car parking on site depending on what time of day you arrive and from there a short walk to the front entrance. Surrounded by parklands and the ever so popular Bush Magic playground in Park 2 nearby, is sure to please all family members. Entry prices are reasonable: adults and kids $7.50ea, kids under 3 years of age are FREE, concession $6.00 and there is a family pass of $21 (see conditions). A multi pass can also be purchased if you wish to be a regular. There are three types of swimming pools being main, diving and leisure pools, spa, sauna, gym, steam room and other sessions. Inside is a cafe and swim shop for all your daily needs and especially is you've forgotten something from home ie towels, etc. Every school holidays there are programs for kids to join, a creche for the kids whilst mums and dads get their fix of fitness and birthday parties are also catered for. Check out their website for more information and opening / closing times. If you don't want to get fried at the beach or have sand kicked in your face by passing dogs, go to the pool!

It's that time of year again, fellow Australians. You know the game. Sweat out your job until they…read moregive you leave, then rush to the beach or the local swimming centre. Foreigners! How are you liking the sun? It's tough, no? Well, that's okay. Come to Burnside. You'd be hard pressed to find a more beautiful swimming centre. It's outdoors, so you might not be able to get as far away from the sun as you might like. In fact, that's my biggest complaint about the place: there's very little shade. The burns you get from the sun's reflect off the water are just as bad as those you get from direct sun exposure. But so long as you wear a healthy dose of sunscreen, you'll be free to enjoy this pocket of paradise to its fullest. Although, be warned, kiddies: as I left, I witnessed a teenage very obviously urinate in the toddlers pool before he left the centre. He was walking determinedly for the exit before squatting down, sitting with a look of simultaneous pleasure and exertion for some moments, and getting back up again to leave with his parents. Eww.

As far as public swimming pools go these are quite nice. I generally prefer to swim in the ocean,…read morebut for a few laps or a quick paddle, the Burnside Swimming Centre will do the trick. Situated amongst the lush environment of Hazelwood Park, the Burnside Swimming Centre offers a main pool, divided into sections for lap and free swimming, as well as a toddlers and learners pools, both of which are covered with shade cloth for sun protection, and a spa/steamroom. There is a kiosk, as well as a store selling swimming supplies. The main pool is right in the sun, so don't forget to slip slop slap.

Now Adelaide has it fair share of swimming venues this place tucked away in local suburban area has…read moreit all in its venue has swimming pools gym basketball ball courts indoor soccer roller derby etc. the teachers are amazing with the children in the lessons which are held at all hours of the day.

This is wonderful place for children to learn to swim. The instructors are great with the…read morechildren. They don't expect you to do makeup classes they just extend. But there is expiry time on card if you do not come to lessons over a period of time. It is with regret that the pool will be closing in February 2013 due to upgrades. Not sure on reopening times.

This was one of the first swimming centres I ever went to. It is very simply one large pool built…read moreinside, with toilet and shower area's for both males and females (with heaps of room inside and you could easily get in and out in a wheelchair) and a separate office type area with some swimming apparel and accessories for sale also. They mainly use the pool for learn to swim lessons, swim for fit and aerobics programmes and squad swimming. However they also offer lap swimming to the public between 7am and 9am and between 11:30am and 2:30pm Monday to Friday. I used to only work a 4 day week so on my day off I would go to a nearby gym then come here for swimming training then stop and get stuff to make a nice salad wrap for lunch when I got home. It was my fitness day. It was always easy swimming here. Simple to park, pay your money and do your thing. Usually I didn't even have to share a lane but if I did have to the others I shared with were always courteous and easy to share with. In the earlier morning sessions it may be a little busier. I found in the middle of the day most of the other people were older people walking or doing exercises in the water for back or kneww issues or for recovery from such issues. If I am going ot put on bathers and swim I like to do it somewhere that I do not feel self conscious and this place has definitely been good to me over the years. If it is a warm day it definitely get really hot and stuffy and steamy inside this pool though as it is a heated indoor pool. Not really a kids play pool at all but great for fitness.

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