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Lap Pools

Custom lap pools built on site for Adelaide homes. Designed for exercise, fitness, and narrow outdoor spaces, with dimensions tailored to suit your block and swimming goals.

1997

500+

25+ State & National

12 Years

THE POOL TYPE

What is a lap pool?

A lap pool is a long, narrow pool designed to maximise swimming space while using the footprint of your backyard efficiently. It is ideal for serious swimmers, homeowners focused on fitness, and properties where a traditional family pool may not suit the available width or layout.

At Adelaide Hybrid Pools, every lap pool is custom built on site, allowing the length, width, and overall design to be tailored to the size and shape of your backyard. This creates a pool that is practical for exercise while also feeling integrated with the architecture of the home.

Lap pools also make a strong architectural statement. Their clean, modern lines add visual value to your outdoor area while giving you a dedicated space for swimming, exercise, and long-term health and wellness.
CONSTRUCTION & SPECIFICATION

Engineered lap pools for performance and style

Our lap pools are built using the same proven construction method as our other custom pools. Standard inclusions and available options across our lap pool builds:
Space-saving flexibility
Lap pools are ideal for narrow, underused spaces in your backyard where a wider traditional pool would not fit as well.
Health and wellness benefits
A lap pool creates a dedicated fitness space at home and can reduce the need for ongoing gym or aquatic centre costs.
Architectural statement
Modern inground lap pools are sleek, stylish, and can add both appeal and value to your home.
Built to last
Our engineered lap pools are built to withstand minimal ground movement and finished with the luxury feel of Nylex Aqualux.
Custom-built dimensions
We tailor your lap pool dimensions to suit your backyard so you get the best balance of swimming length and outdoor usability.
On-site custom construction
Because every pool is built on site, we can adapt the design to suit different property layouts rather than relying on a fixed shell size.
GALLERY

Adelaide lap pools

A selection of lap pool examples showing how custom dimensions and clean lines can work in a wide variety of Adelaide homes.
POOL TYPE COMPARISON

Lap pools vs traditional backyard pools

If you are deciding between a lap pool and a more conventional family pool, here is how they compare across some of the most common decision points.

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Shape

Long, narrow, streamlined design

Usually broader layouts with more recreational area

Best for

Swimming laps, fitness, and narrow outdoor spaces

Family recreation, play, and all-purpose backyard use

Backyard fit

Excellent for side yards and narrow block

Better suited to wider yards and open backyard layouts

Visual style

Strong architectural look with clean lines

Often designed for broader entertaining and family zones

Wellness value

High for regular swimming and low-impact exercise

High for leisure and family enjoyment, but less swim length

Awards and recognition

South Australia’s most awarded vinyl-lined pool builder

Pleasure Pools has received multiple State and National SPASA awards for pool construction and design, reflecting a long history of award-winning custom pool builds in South Australia.

4

SPASA Australia National Gold Awards

11

SPASA SA State Gold Awards

25+

Total SPASA Awards (State & National)

25

Years SPASA Member (since 2001)
SPASA National Awards
4 x National Gold Awards (2003, 2007, 2009, 2023). 1 x National Silver Award. 3 x National Bronze Awards (2010, 2012, 2014). 2nd place, Lap Pools category (2003).
SPASA South Australia State Awards
Gold Awards: 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2019, 2023, 2024. 25, Silver Awards: 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010. Bronze Awards: 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008.
These awards were received under our previous trading name, Pleasure Pools. The same family and build methodology continues today as Adelaide Hybrid Pools. 

We have been a fully supported member of the Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Australia since 2001.
HOW IT WORKS

How we build your pool

From your first enquiry to swimming in your finished pool, this is what to expect.
1
Enquiry and site visit
We assess your block, available swimming length, and how you want to use the pool.
2
Design and quote
We tailor the dimensions, finishes, and equipment package, then prepare a fixed quote.
3
Approvals and preparation
We coordinate approvals, engineering, and trades before construction starts.
4
Construction on site
We excavate, build the shell, complete the plumbing and filtration, and finish the pool ready for handover.
5
Handover
We commission the equipment, walk you through operation and care, and hand over your finished lap pool.
FREQUENTLY ASKED

Frequently asked questions

What is a lap pool?
A lap pool is a long, narrow pool designed primarily for swimming laps, fitness, and efficient backyard use.
Can a lap pool work in a narrow backyard?
Yes. One of the main benefits of a lap pool is that it can make excellent use of long, narrow spaces that may not suit a wider pool design.
Can lap pool dimensions be customised?
Yes. We tailor the dimensions of each lap pool to suit the size and shape of your backyard and your swimming goals.
Why choose a lap pool instead of a traditional pool?
Lap pools are ideal for homeowners who want a dedicated swimming and exercise space, a clean architectural look, and a pool that works well in narrower areas.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

In their words

Thank you for the enjoyment and pleasure
On behalf of myself and my family I would like to thank you for the enjoyment and pleasure you have brought to us all with the addition of our new swimming pool. It was a major decision for us to purchase a pool and who to go to for help, but after requesting some recommendations from the Swimming Pool and Spa Association of South Australia, we decided to go with the team. We are very happy to say we definitely made the right decision.
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Mark and Tracy Wormald
Hillbank
Very professional company.
ery professional company. The team made my pool renovation a breeze. It was both on time and on budget. The ideas and planning they came up with and the finished product is just outstanding. I would highly recommend them.
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Robert Femia
West Lakes
It was a pleasure doing business with you.
We would like to thank you and your great team for doing a fantastic job on our new pool. We had a hassle-free pool in 5 days from start to finish. If we had known it was going to be this simple we would have done it years ago.
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Tania and Mark Eshmades
Flagstaff Hill

Start your lap pool project

If you are planning a lap pool for fitness, wellness, or a narrow backyard, we would love to hear about your space and goals. We can help you design a custom lap pool that looks sharp and performs beautifully.
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About Us
Adelaide's trusted pool builders since 1997. Custom-designed, hybrid-built swimming pools for South Australian families.
Office
47 Winchester St
St Peters SA 5069
0411 634 367
Opening Hours
Monday:
7am to 5pm
Tuesday:
7am to 5pm
Wednesday:
7am to 5pm
Thursday:
7am to 5pm
Friday:
7am to 5pm
Saturday:
8am to 5pm
Sunday:
Closed
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