Exterior View of Recreation Pool

Hours, Location and Contact

Summer 23 Lap Swimming (6/26-9/22)

Fall Hours Begin 9/23/23-12/17/23
The Rec Pool will be closed on Saturday 9/23/23 due to Staff Training!!

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

Email

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:

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.