Hours, Location and Contact
Summer 23 Lap Swimming (6/26-9/22)
Monday-Friday
6:30am-11:45am
1pm-4:45pm
5pm-7:15pm
Saturday-Sunday
9am-11:45am
1pm-5pm
Summer 23 Rec Swimming (6/26-9/22)
The Rec Pool will be closed on Sunday 9/10/23 AND Saturday 9/23/23 due to Staff Trainings!!
Monday-Sunday
1pm-4:45pm
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. You can pay for parking via AggiePark.
Holiday Hours
SUMMER SESSION 2 (8/7-9/15)
Labor Day
Monday, September 4th.
Lap Swimming: 1pm-4:45pm
Rec Swimming: 1pm-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
UC Davis Swim Lessons Email
swimlessons@campusrec.ucdavis.edu
UC Davis Aquatics Unit Email
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:
- Aquatic Sport Club Practices
- Kayak Rolling & Standup Paddle boarding
- Aqua Fitness Classes
- Lifeguard Certification Classes
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.