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Facilities featuring 2 swimming pools as well as swim lessons and lap swimming.
The Recreational Pool is typically maintained at 86 degrees Fahrenheit, while the Lap Pool is usually kept at 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? This swim facility generally receives positive feedback, particularly for its cleanliness and suitability for lap swimming. It features at least two pools: a cooler competition pool, praised for its ideal temperature for serious swimmers, and a warmer, shallower pool (around 86 degrees Fahrenheit) suitable for aquajogging, lessons, or those who prefer warmer water. Kickboards and pull buoys are available for use, and it's generally not crowded. Public access is available for a fee ($4-$6, free for students), but public hours can be limited, with some wishing for later afternoon availability. Key criticisms include the warmer pool being uncomfortably hot for lap swimming if the main pool is occupied (e.g., by a swim team in the mornings), with a call for clearer website information regarding pool availability and temperatures. Additionally, the facility is noted for not being super queer-friendly due to a lack of gender-neutral locker rooms and privacy concerns arising from the absence of curtains or walls in changing and shower areas, though accessible bathroom stalls offer some changing privacy.
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January 16th, 2020Adrian Crookston
Deep and clean, this pool is a great place to swim laps. It's almost never too crowded, usually if you have to share a lane it's with only one other person. I wish it were open during the later afternoon to the public, but that's my only criticism. Go here to swim if you are in the Moscow area.
December 8th, 2024Emily Feldkamp
Stopped in to lap swim while I was in town. It's lovely they open their pool to the public BUT if you come in the mornings the swim team will be using the main pool so you have to use the other pool ..... which was 86 degrees!!! WAY too hot for lap swimming. I felt like I was in a hot tub. They should make it more clear on their website that you will be required to swim in the hot tub pool, I probably wouldn't have spent my $6 had I known that.
May 1st, 2024Andrea B.
This is a pretty nice pool. Students can swim here for free and guests can purchase a one-day pass for $4. It’s a nice pool with lines in shallower and deeper sides. However, it’s not super queer friendly. There are only locker rooms for men and women. There are also no curtains or walls lining the showers or changing areas. However, in the women’s (unsure about the men’s) there is a standard and accessible bathroom stall you can change in if you want privacy.
November 16th, 2019S. Masson
Fantastic pool! Great water temp (on the cool side!), perfect for lap swimming. Love the low chlorine levels, great staff and peaceful atmosphere. So grateful the U of I is generous enough to share their swim facility with the public. I return again and again.
October 23rd, 2018Paige Buehler
2 tanks: a nice cool competition pool for those who easily overheat when working out and a warmer 4-lane-4-ft pool perfect for aquajogging, swim lessons, and those who chill easily. The pools are really clean. Kick boards and pull buoys are available for use. Home to a USA Swimming club (Vandal Aquatic Club) and a U.S. Masters Swimming club (Moscow Chinooks Masters) as well as the University of Idaho Women's Swim & Dive team.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 1:00 – 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 – 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 7:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 – 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 7:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 – 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 – 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 7:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 – 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 7:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 1:00 – 4:00 PM |