Aquatics

Aquatics

The UTHealth Houston Recreation Center offers an outdoor pool for lap swimming, lane walking, recreation, and approved aquatic activities.

No lifeguard on duty. Swim at your own risk!

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Pool Hours

Adult Swim Only Hours

Please be courteous and share lanes.

Pool Rules

Before You Swim

• Proper swimwear is required.
• Shower before entering the pool to avoid potential contaminates before swimming.
• No street clothes, sweaty workout clothes, undergarments, or nude bathing are allowed.

While Using the Pool

• Lanes are for lap swimming or lane walking.
• During peak hours, multiple swimmers may be required to share a lane.
• No running, diving, rough play, or playing on lane lines, stairs, ladders, or lifts.
• No spitting, spraying water, or blowing noses in the pool.

Equipment, Food & Facility Use

• Pool-related equipment, including kickboards, goggles, fins, caps, and towels, is NOT available for check-out.
• Pool floats are allowed but may be restricted if they create a safety concern.
• Food and small coolers are permitted.
• Glass containers and alcoholic beverages are not allowed.
• Please discard trash properly.
• Dry off before entering the locker room or facility.

University of St. Thomas Men's & Women's Swimming

UTHealth is proud to continue our partnership with the University of St. Thomas Men's and Women's Swimming.  The Celtics will be returning for swim team practices hosted at the UTHealth Houston Recreation Center for their third season beginning this fall.

Additional Notes:

• UST practices are closed to members of UST Swimming only.
• UST will not host swim meets or special events at the Recreation Center this season.
• UST has access to reserved lanes and locker rooms only.
• UST does not have access to the weight room, cardio area, or courts.
• Dates and times are subject to change.
• Finals Week, Winter Break, and Post-Season schedules are to be determined.