Exterior View of Recreation Pool

Hours, Location and Contact

Spring 23 Lap Swimming Times

Monday-Friday

6:30am-10:45am

12pm-4:45pm
(Rec Pool Lap Swim only from 2:45pm-4:45pm)

5pm-7:15pm*

*CLOSES AT 5PM ON 5/12 DUE TO EVENT*

Saturday-Sunday

9am-11:45am

LAP POOL CAPACITY: 25 PATRONS (American Red Cross Guideline for Lifeguard to Patron Ratio)

Spring 23 Rec Swimming Times

Monday-Friday

12pm-4:45pm*

ENTRY BY RESERVATIONS ONLY - 12PM-2PM AND 2:30PM-4:45PM

Reservations open 48 hours before swim time, and is currently capped at 25 people per time session due to Lifeguard Ratios. 
The Diving Well may not be open.

 

How to Reserve a Rec Swim Spot?

  • rec.ucdavis.edu
  • Facility Reservations
  • Rec Pool: Rec Swim
  • Select Date then Time


RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!

Summer 23 Lap Swimming

Monday-Friday

6:30am-8:15am

1pm-5pm

5pm-7:45pm

Saturday-Sunday

9am-11:45am

1pm-5pm

 

Begins Monday June 26th and ends Friday September 22nd

Summer 23 Rec Swimming

Monday-Sunday

1pm-5pm

Begins Monday June 26th and ends Friday September 22nd

Find all information on the Summer Memberships here.

The UC Davis Rec Pool is open for Lap Swimming 7 days a week.

Times may differ from Mon-Fri and Sat-Sun. 

Lap Swimming is an extremely popular program, so please be ready to either Split a Lane OR Circle Swim with fellow patrons. 

Unsure how to Circle Swim? Watch this quick video on Pool Etiquette to learn!

 

Location Information

Location

152 La Rue Road, Davis, CA 95616
(Located on La Rue and Hutchison, opposite Aggie Stadium and Hutchinson Field)

Mailing Address

UC Davis Rec Pool
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616

Driving Directions

Please note: A new concrete median has been created on Hutchison Drive and you can no longer make a left turn onto Extension Center Drive.

When using maps on your phone use 1025 Extension Center Drive Davis, CA for directions.

From San Francisco

  • Take the exit onto I-80 E toward Oakland
  • Slight right at CA-113 N (signs for CA-113/Woodland)
  • Take the Russell Blvd exit
  • Turn right onto Russell Blvd
  • Turn right onto Orchard Park Dr
  • Continue onto Orchard Park Dr
  • Turn left into Lot 30 to park.  The UC Davis Rec Pool can be seen from the parking lot.

From Sacramento

  • Take I-5/I-80 Bus ramp to San Francisco
  • Merge onto I-80 Bus W
  • Continue on I-80 W
  • Take exit 70 to merge onto CA-113 N toward Woodland
  • Take the Russell Blvd exit
  • Turn right onto Russell Blvd
  • Turn right onto Orchard Park Dr
  • Continue onto Orchard Park Dr
  • Turn left into Lot 30 to park.  The UC Davis Rec Pool can be seen from the parking lot.

Parking

Nearest Parking Lots

Parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the UC Davis Rec Pool. Parking is monitored by TAPS on Campus. If you do not have a Campus Parking pass, you can pay for parking via Park Mobile.

Holiday Hours

Memorial Day

Monday, May 29th.

Lap Swimming: 12pm-2:45pm

Rec Swimming: 12pm-2:45pm

Juneteenth Holiday

Monday, June 19th.

Lap Swimming: 12pm-4:45pm

Rec Swimming: TBD

SUMMER SESSION 1 (6/26-8/4)

Independence Day

Tuesday, July 4th.

Lap Swimming: 12pm-4:45pm

Rec Swimming: 12pm-4:45pm

SUMMER SESSION 2 (8/7-9/15)

Labor Day

Monday, September 4th. 

Lap Swimming: 12pm-4:45pm

Rec Swimming: 12pm-4:45pm

FALL 23 (9/25-12/15)

Veterans Day

Friday, November 10th. 
Lap Swimming: 12pm-2:45pm

Thanksgiving Holiday

Wednesday, November 22nd - Sunday, November 26th.

Lap Swimming: CLOSED

2023-2024 Holiday Break (12/18-12/20)

Monday, December 18th - Wednesday, December 20th. 

Lap Swimming: 12pm-2:45pm

CLOSED: Thursday, December 21st, 2023 - Sunday, January 7th, 2024. 

Contact Information

Contact Information

Email

UC Davis Aquatics Unit

aquatics@campusrec.ucdavis.edu

Head Guard Phone

530-752-2695

More Aquatic Programs

The Aquatics Unit offers more than Lap Swimming and Swim Lessons. Find YOUR Aquatics Recreation below:

The Aquatics Unit also has employment opportunities available and are always looking to hire Lifeguards and/or Swim Instructors! Contact us for more information at aquatics@campusrec.ucdavis.edu.