Adelaide Aquatic Centre

The South Australian Government is designing, building and operating a new aquatic centre in the Adelaide City northern Park Lands at Pardipardinyilla / Denise Norton Park (Park 2).

Latest news

The existing Adelaide Aquatic Centre is now permanently closed

Thank you to everyone who provided their insights about the project along the way to help shape the design of the new facility and allow us to best plan the temporary arrangements for when the existing Adelaide Aquatic Centre closed, and before the new facility opens.

To keep across the project, please check this page regularly or sign up to our Project Update emails to receive notifications.

We look forward to welcoming you back to enjoy the new world class facility in the summer of 2025/2026.

Below are some quick links to pages that you may be seeking:

casual lap or recreational users: find a venue near you using our venue finder
organised user groups: we have found solutions for various communities; visit our alternative options page for more info
Learn to Swim users: all Learn to Swim participants who submitted an Expression of Interest have been offered placements at alternative venues. If you are yet to arrange an alternative venue, we encourage you to get in touch directly with YMCA, the operators of the newly refurbished Thebarton Aquatic Centre to book into a new class.

Latest images of the new Adelaide Aquatic Centre

The design approach has been centred around creating high quality spaces that use warm and natural tones to reflect the local landscape. There has also been a strong focus on ensuring the spaces are welcoming for all people of all abilities, cultures and ages.

Indoor pool with several swimmers, a person in a wheel chair, and people in the seating area.

A lifeguard in yellow looks on as instructors teach young people how to swim. Soem adults are are seated.

Children playing in a splash zone, featuring a waterfall and a kids' pool in the background.

A lifeguard watches people swim in an outdoor pool, while children and adults play and relax in and around a shallow kids' pool. The building is visible in the background.

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See a snapshot of the facilities planned for the new Adelaide Aquatic Centre.

New centre features

50m, 10-lane indoor pool for swimming carnivals, water sports and recreational use
25m, 8-lane outdoor pool
Dedicated indoor warm water rehabilitation pool
Dedicated indoor learn to swim pool
Lagoon outdoor pool
Entry level diving amenities which can also be used to perform a range of diving styles including bombing
Indoor leisure water with splash zones and waterslides Spa, sauna and steam room
Outdoor splash pad with waterplay
Outdoor aquatic zone with BBQs and lawned areas
Café available for both centre visitors and other Park 2 users
Gym and fitness facilities three times the size than first planned
Inclusive amenities and changerooms
Improved car parking with access from Jeffcott Street
Improved pedestrian and cycle pathways connecting the centre with existing networks.

Community engagement

Community engagement plays an important part of the planning, design and delivery stages of the project.

Thank you to all members of the community who took the time to provide feedback during our consultation periods. Your feedback has been used to inform the final design.

Upcoming events

There are currently no active events.

Please check this page regularly or sign up to our Project Update emails to receive notifications about the project and upcoming events.

More information

Alternative venue options
Find out about the range of options available during the closure period
Latest news and publications
There are a few ways you can learn more about the project, such as speaking to a team member or subscribing to project updates.
Frequently asked questions
Browse our list of commonly asked questions about the new Adelaide Aquatic Centre.