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Host your next event at the UC Davis Rec Pool!

Rec Pool Facility Rental

Host your next party at the UC Davis Rec Pool!  ☀️ ⛱️ 🏊🏼‍♀️ The Rec Pool is available for rental during non-operating hours, typically weekday and weekend evenings. 

Rental Rates

Facility Rates

Lap Pool* | $70/hour
Leisure Pool | $70/hour
Dive Well | $30/hour

*Lap Pool only available for aquatics sport practices.

Staffing Rate*

Lifeguard | $24.50/hour
Head Guard | $25/hour
Cashier | $23.75/hour

*Rentals require a minimum of three Lifeguards, one Head Guard and one Cashier to operate the pool. Additional lifeguards may be required based on total participation attendance. Staffing is at the discretion of the Aquatics Coordinator.

Administrative Fee*

$50 flat rate

*Waived for Campus Recreation members and UCD groups

Rental Availability

Academic Year

Fall

Monday–Friday, 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Saturday, 3:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Sunday, 3:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Winter

Monday–Friday, 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Saturday, 3:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Sunday, 3:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Spring

Monday, 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Saturday, 6:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Summer Sessions

Monday–Friday, 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Saturday, 6:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Sunday, 6:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Rec Pool Rental Request Form

Facility Information

Leisure Pool

25-yard, four lanes, 3.5 feet, capacity 50

Dive Well

12 feet, diving board, capacity 25

Lap Pool*

25-yard, six lanes, 7-7.5 feet, capacity 30

*Only available for aquatics sports practices

Aquatic staff may limit the number of swimmers in the water at one time to maintain a 1:25 lifeguard-to-swimmer ratio.

Amenities

  • 78-80 degree pool temperature
  • Men’s, women’s, and gender-inclusive locker rooms
  • Grassy area
  • Sand volleyball court
  • Shaded deck tables
  • Lounge chairs
  • ADA accessible entry points
  • Swimsuit spinners
  • Wi-Fi accessibility