Ash Bolt
Swim, sport and leisure centres across Greater Geelong will throw open their doors for free family fun days this summer.
Members of the community will be able to gain free access to the gym and pool areas at a different centre every Sunday afternoon from January 9 to February 13.
Each centre will host a different range of activities, including live music, coffee vans, group exercise sessions, children’s face painting, balloon sculptures and giveaways.
Greater Geelong mayor Stephanie Asher said the Summer of Fun program encouraged families to enjoy the array of programs and activities across the City’s aquatic and leisure centre network.
“Summer of Fun is a great opportunity to check out your local centre and take advantage of everything they have to offer,” she said.
“You can pack a picnic, buy a coffee and join the kids for some family-friendly activities in and around the water.”
Leisure and recreation portfolio chairman Peter Murrihy said the initiative would add to the region’s calendar of recreation and cultural events.
“There’s so much to see and do at the City’s recreation and cultural venues this summer,” he said.
“Whether it’s live music and theatre at the Potato Shed, exhibitions and workshops at the National Wool Museum, or rides at the historic Carousel, there’s something for everyone at our facilities.”
The six-week Summer of Fun program will start at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre on Sunday.
It will then move to Splashdown Leisure Centre in Moolap on January 16, Lara Aquatic Centre on January 23, and Kardinia Aquatic Centre on January 30.
The program will then finish with Waterworld Leisure Centre in Norlane on February 6 and Leisurelink Aquatic and Recreation Centre on February 13.
