The Recreation Pool is available year-round for UC Davis students, faculty, staff, affiliates, and community members aged 18 years or older with a Campus Recreation membership. Memberships for youth under 18 years of age are available during the summer sessions. Are you a currently enrolled UC Davis student? Great news! Most students are already Campus Recreation members.
Rec Pool Hours, Location, and Contact
Rec Pool Hours, Programs & Activities
Open Swim Hours of Operation
Spring Quarter
March 31 - June 14, 2025
Monday
6:30 - 8:45 am: Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
12:00 - 7:00 pm: Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
Tuesday
6:30 - 8:45 am: Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
8:45 - 11:00 am: Lap Pool
12:00 - 2:45 pm: Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
5:00 - 7:00 pm: Lap Pool
Wednesday
6:30 - 8:45 am: Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
8:45 -11:00 am: Lap Pool
12:00 - 5:00 pm: Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
5:00 - 7:00 pm: Lap Pool
Thursday
6:30 - 8:45 am: Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
8:45 - 11:00 am: Lap Pool
12:00 - 2:45 pm: Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
5:00 - 7:00 pm: Lap Pool
Friday
6:30 - 8:45 am: Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
12:00 - 5:00 pm: Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
5:00 - 7:00 pm: Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well
Saturday
8:00 - 11:00 am: Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
12:00 - 3:00 pm: Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well
Sunday
8:00 - 11:00 am: Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
12:00 - 3:00 pm: Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well
Summer Sessions
June 15 - September 19, 2025
Monday - Friday
6:30 - 8:45 am | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
1:00 - 5:00 pm | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well
5:00 - 7:30 pm | Lap Pool
Saturday - Sunday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
1:00 - 6:00 pm | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well
Adjusted Hours of Operation & Locker Room Access Hours
Summer Sessions
June 15 - September 19, 2025
Juneteenth
Thursday, June 19 | 2-6pm | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well
Independence Day
Friday, July 4 | 2:00 - 6:00 pm | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well
Saturday, July 5 | 2:00 - 6:00 pm | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well
Sunday, July 6 | 2:00 - 6:00 pm | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well
July Staff Training
Saturday, July 12 | 2:00 - 6:00 pm | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well
August Staff Training
Saturday, August 16 | 2:00 - 6:00 pm | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well
Labor Day
Saturday, August 30 | 2:00 - 6:00 pm | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well
Sunday, August 31 | 2:00 - 6:00 pm | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well
- Monday, September 1 | 2:00 - 6:00 pm | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well
September Staff Training
- Saturday, September 20 | CLOSED
Locker Room Access Hours
June 15 - September 19, 2025
While the ARC renovation is underway, showers can be accessed at the Rec Pool during the following time periods:
Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday - Sunday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
*Hours of operation may vary depending on staff training and holidays. Please review our adjusted hours (listed above) when planning your visit.
*No access on Thursday, 6/19, 9:00am - 12:00 pm and Friday, 6/20, 9:00am - 12:00 pm.
Directions and Parking
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.
Aquatics Employment Opportunities
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Contact Information
Aquatics Unit
aquatics@campusrec.ucdavis.edu
Swim Lessons
swimlessons@campusrec.ucdavis.edu
Front Desk Phone
(530) 752-2695
Head Guard Phone
(530) 752-2691
