Recpool

Rec Pool Hours, Location, and Contact

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, Programs & Activities

Open Swim Hours of Operation

Spring Quarter

March 30June 14, 2026

Monday

  • 6:30–8:45 a.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool

  • 12–7 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool

Tuesday

  • 6:30–8:45 a.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool

  • 8:45–11 a.m. | Lap Pool

  • 12–2:45 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool

  • 5–7 p.m. | Lap Pool

Wednesday

  • 6:30–8:45 a.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool

  • 8:45–11 a.m. | Lap Pool

  • 12–5 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool

  • 5–7 p.m. | Lap Pool

Thursday

  • 6:30–8:45 a.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool

  • 8:45–11 a.m. | Lap Pool

  • 12–2:45 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool

  • 5–7 p.m. | Lap Pool

Friday

  • 6:30–8:45 a.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool

  • 12–5 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool

  • 5–7 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well

SaturdaySunday

  • 8–11 a.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool

  • 12–3 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well

Summer Sessions

June 15September 20, 2026

Monday Thursday

  • 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

Friday

  • 6:30 - 8:45 am | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool

  • 1:00 - 7:30 pm | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well

Saturday Sunday

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool

  • 1:00 - 6:00 pm | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well

Open Swim Adjusted Hours of Operation

Summer Sessions

Juneteenth 

  • Friday, June 19th | 3–6 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well

Independence Day Weekend

  • Friday, July 3rd, 3–6 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well

  • Saturday, July 4th, 3–6 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well

  • Sunday July 5th, 3–6 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well

July Staff Training

  • Saturday, July 18th, 3–6 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well

August Staff Training

  • Saturday, August 15th, 3–6 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well

Labor Day Weekend

  • Saturday, September 5th 3–6 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well

  • Sunday, September 6th 3–6 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well

  • Monday, September 7th 3–6 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well

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.

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Contact Information

Email

Aquatics Unit

[email protected]

Swim Lessons

[email protected]

Front Desk Phone

(530) 752-2695

Head Guard Phone

(530) 752-2691