1 / 3Summit Aquatic & Leisure Centre
📍 Mount Barker, SA
Three-pool indoor facility — 25m lap pool, warm water pool, and learn-to-swim pool — plus a 24/7 gym and group exercise studio. Set opposite Laratinga wetlands with extensive parking.
Excellent new pool with heaps of parking space and beautiful country views. The centre is opposite the Laratinga wetlands and backs onto the Laratinga walking/cycling trail. From the moment you enter you are greeted by a spacious and clean foyer area with some seating in the centre, a cafe to one side and the reception desk on the other. There is also a spacious seating area to the left with tables and chairs. There are three indoor pools: 25 meter main pool, a learn to swim pool (including children's play area), and a warm water pool. Upstairs there is a 24/7 gym. They also offer various classes such as aquatics, pilates and group exercises. Children can be looked after in a specialised Kidz zone for a small fee. Obviously, everything looks and feels bright and clean. From what I can tell a lot of thought has gone into the design and I like the idea of having lockers inside as well as outside the change rooms.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for swimming-lesson families, lap swimmers, and school-age children who can navigate the pool rules independently. Parents of babies and non-walking toddlers should confirm warm-pool access before arrival, as an age-based restriction has left young children sparse to the cooler kids' pool.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Emmy Silvius
7 months ago
“Excellent new pool with heaps of parking space and beautiful country views. The centre is opposite the Laratinga wetlands and backs onto the Laratinga walking/cycling trail. From the moment you enter you are greeted by a spacious and clean foyer area with some seating in the centre, a cafe to one side and the reception desk on the other. There is also a spacious seating area to the left with tables and chairs. There are three indoor pools: 25 meter main pool, a learn to swim pool (including children's play area), and a warm water pool. Upstairs there is a 24/7 gym. They also offer various classes such as aquatics, pilates and group exercises. Children can be looked after in a specialised Kidz zone for a small fee. Obviously, everything looks and feels bright and clean. From what I can tell a lot of thought has gone into the design and I like the idea of having lockers inside as well as outside the change rooms.”
Huw Fox
4 months ago
“Signed up for membership for the pool and gym. All the gym equipment is new and kept in very clean and good order. The pool is great for lap swimming. All facilities are very clean. All the staff are friendly and welcoming. Glad I chose to join this facility.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Summit Aquatic and Leisure Centre opened recently in Mount Barker with a 25m competition pool, a warm water pool, a dedicated learn-to-swim pool, a group exercise studio, and a fully equipped 24/7 gym. The facility is consistently described as clean and spacious. Located directly opposite the Laratinga wetlands, it backs onto a walking and cycling trail.
