Located on 2740 Miller Drive, Plymouth, IN, the Dr. Susan Bardwell Aquatic Center is a much-needed asset to the Marshall County region. A design-build project by WCI and Elevatus Architecture, the facility houses a 10-lane competition pool as well as a raised, tiered viewing platform with room for 435 spectators. It’s shared by the City of Plymouth, Plymouth Community School Corporation, and Ancilla College for swim teams, events, lessons, and family activities.
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This beautiful aquatic center is a tremendous step forward for the swimming community in Marshall County. With shared usage across, the city, school district, and local university, the county now supports its wide array of aquatic events with a new central building designed to facilitate activities for years to come.
The complex is named after Dr. Susan Bardwell, a well-loved pediatrician and member of the Plymouth community. An avid supporter of swimming programs and representative of childrens’ health, Dr. Bardwell’s passion strongly influenced Marshall County, even after she passed away due to health complications.
“When the indoor swimming pool at Plymouth High School closed, the area was left without a year-round community swimming facility. It was Susan’s dying wish that Plymouth once more have an indoor aquatic center. At about that time, a group of committed leaders went to work to make Dr. Bardwell’s dream a reality to serve the needs of our community.” – Bardwell Aquatic Center
The Dr. Susan Bardwell Aquatic Center serves as more than just the sum of its functions, it’s the lasting memory of a local advocate who’s heart for her community lives on through the many children, athletes, and families who gather to train, cheer, and swim every day.
