Open Swim
The Rec Pool facility is available to Campus Recreation members year-round during Open Swim hours. Patrons have access to available pools and facility amenities. The Rec Pool is inclusive of a variety of recreational activities, including lap swimming, recreational swimming, water-based exercise, lounging, sunbathing, and sand volleyball. Specific pool availability may vary by day, time, and quarter. For group use of the facility, please visit our facility rental page.
Use of this facility requires that you have read and understood our policies.
Pools
- Lap Pool | 25-yard, six lanes, 7-7.5 feet, capacity 30
- Lap swim and water-based exercise
- Leisure Pool | 25-yard, four lanes, 3.5 feet, capacity 50
- Recreational use or lap swim and water-based exercise in designated lanes
- Dive Well | 12 feet, diving board, capacity 25
- Diving and recreational use
Amenities
- 78-80-degree pool temperature
- Men’s, women’s, and gender-inclusive locker rooms
- Grassy area
- Lounge chairs
- Sand volleyball court
- Shaded deck tables
- ADA accessible entry
- Swimsuit spinners
- Wi-Fi accessibility
Swim Lessons
Ready to build confidence in the water? Swim lessons are available throughout the year for UC Davis affiliates and community members, with classes for a variety of ages and skill levels. Youth swim lessons are offered during summer sessions, making it a great time for young swimmers to learn new skills, improve technique, and have fun in the pool. Check our schedule in the Rec Portal for upcoming class offerings!
Lifeguard Certification
Interested in becoming a lifeguard? We offer Lifeguard Certification courses for UC Davis students and community members throughout the year. Course offerings vary, so keep an eye on our schedule for upcoming certification opportunities. Follow us on Instagram, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us for updates.
Partner Programs
The Rec Pool partners with other Campus Recreation units to offer a variety of aquatic experiences, including Tube Polo, Sport Clubs practices, kayak rolling, stand-up paddle boarding, and youth summer camps. Explore our partner programs and discover new ways to get involved in the water!
- Rec Sports | Tube Polo
- Sport Clubs | Swim and Triathlon Club Practice
- Outdoor Adventures | Kayak Rolling & Stand-Up Paddle Boarding
- Youth Programs | Summer Camps: Aggie A Swim, Innertube Water Polo, Junior Lifeguards
