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
Summer Sessions
June 15–September 19, 2025
Monday–Thursday
6:30–8:45 a.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
1–5 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well
5–7:30 p.m. | Lap Pool
Friday
6:30–8:45 a.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
1–7:30 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well
Saturday–Sunday
9 a.m.–12 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
1–6 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well
Fall Quarter
September 21–December 12, 2025
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
12–7 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
Saturday–Sunday
8–11 a.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
- 12–3 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
Open Swim Adjusted Hours of Operation & Locker Room Access Hours
2025–2026 Academic Year
September Staff Training
- Saturday, September 20 | Closed
Facility Maintenance
Tues, Sept 23rd–Wed, Sept 24th | Lap Pool Only
October Staff Training
Saturday, October 11th 3–6 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
Veteran’s Day
Tuesday, November 11th 3–6 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
November Staff Training
Saturday, November 15th 3–6 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
Thanksgiving Break
November 26th–30th | Closed
Winter Break
December 13th–January 4th | Closed
January Staff Training
Monday, January 10th 3–6 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
MLK Day
Monday, January 19th 3–6 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
February Staff Training
Saturday, February 7th 3–6 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
President’s Day
Monday, February 16th 3–6 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
March Staff Training
Saturday, March 14th 3–6 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool
Spring Break
March 21st–29th | Closed
Easter
Sunday, April 5th | 3–6 p.m.
April Staff Training
Saturday, April 11 | 3–6 p.m.
Picnic Day
Saturday, April 18 | Closed
Campus Recreation Spring Banquet
TBD
May Staff Training
Saturday May 16th 3–6 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well
Memorial Day Weekend
Saturday, May 23rd 12–3 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well
Sunday, May 24th 3–6 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well
Monday May 25th 3–6 p.m. | Lap Pool, Leisure Pool, Dive Well
Juneteenth
Friday, June 19th | 3–6 p.m.
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 6th, 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
September Staff Training
Saturday, September 19th | Closed
Locker Room Access Hours
While the ARC renovation is underway, showers can be accessed at the Rec Pool during the following time periods. Hours of operation may vary depending on staff training and holidays. Please review our adjusted hours (listed above) when planning your visit.
June 15–September 19, 2025
Monday–Friday
- 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday
- 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
September 21–December 12, 2025
Monday–Friday
- 6:30 a.m.–8 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday
- 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
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
