Winter Season
The George Bolton Swimming Centre will remain open during winter
With the closure of the Adelaide Aquatic Centre, the State Government has requested that Council extend the opening of the George Bolton Swimming Centre to include a winter season. The extended opening is to meet the increased demand for aquatic facilities in the metropolitan area during this season. The extended season will now see swimmers able to use the facility during the Winter months for the first time in the centre’s history.
For this extended season, the George Bolton Swimming Centre will remain open during winter, with reduce operating hours. Between Monday 28 April 2025 and Friday 26 September 2025 during the following times:
Monday to Friday
- Morning: 6 am to 9.30 am
- Evening: 4 pm to 7.30 pm
Saturday
- Morning: 7 am to 10.30 am
- Evening: Closed
The centre is closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.
The additional weeks of operation and access are a bonus for our swimmers, in particular those with a twelve-month membership.
Frequently Asked Questions
With the closure of the Adelaide Aquatic Centre, the State Government has requested that Council extend the opening of the George Bolton Swimming Centre to include a winter season. The extended opening is to meet the increased demand for aquatic facilities in the metropolitan area during this season.
The City of Burnside have secured an agreement with the Office for Recreation, Sport, and Racing (ORSR) to extend the operations of the George Bolton Swimming Centre while the Adelaide Aquatic Centre is under reconstruction.
The winter season will commence on Monday 28 April 2025 and conclude on Friday 26 September 2025.
From Monday 28 April 2025 until Saturday 27 September 2025 the George Bolton swimming Centre will be open:
Monday to Friday
Morning: 6 am to 9.30 am
Evening: 4 pm to 7.30 pm
Saturday
Morning: 7 am to 10.30 am
Evening: Closed
The centre is closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
The main 50m pool will remain open for community use, with space allocated for club training, lap swimming and gentle exercise only.
The learner pool, toddler pool and playground will be closed throughout the winter season.
Hazel’s Café will not be operating throughout winter.
No. This change has been implemented on the basis that the initiative does not result in increased costs to Council, with additional expenses being fully offset by the Office of Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR).
Ideally the 50m pool will be heated to around 26 degrees however many factors will impact on the pool temperature, and this may not always be achievable.
No. This is a once off change at the request of the State Government due to the closure and redevelopment of the Adelaide Aquatic Centre.
Current 12-month memberships can be used over this winter period at no extra cost. Non-members can either pay casually, purchase multi visit passes or 12-month memberships. See our website for membership details.
Norwood Swim Club will be utilising up to five lanes for 2.5 hours each session meaning three lanes will be available to public swimmers.
No. Only lap swimming will be available during this time.
No. Lap lanes will be available to the public during all winter open hours.
Street parking is available along Davenport Terrace, Howard Terrace and Hawthorn Crescent. Two accessible parking spaces are available via the boom gate off Davenport Terrace. Please note any parking restrictions in place.
The regular summer season will commence from 27 September 2025 under normal operating hours.