Harry W. Rawstrom Natatorium

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The Harry W. Rawstrom Natatorium is a 25-yard, 6-lane swimming pool located within the Carpenter Sports Building at the University of Delaware in Newark, DE. It serves as a hub for recreational swimming, swim lessons, varsity swimming and diving programs, and various other aquatic activities for the university community.

The pool at the Harry W. Rawstrom Natatorium is typically maintained at a temperature range of 79 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 26.1 to 27.2 degrees Celsius).

What are people saying (AI review summary)? The facility is generally described as a fantastic, very nice, and clean aquatics facility. Reviewers commend its good conditions, suitability for lap swimming with flexible hours, and additional amenities such as a warm-up/warm-down pool and numerous diving platforms. One review, however, claims that all positive reviews are fake.

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September 26th, 2018

Noah Julius

I'm not a real swimmer, so I dont have the experience enough to be critical, but I think the pool is fantastic. If you're just trying to get some laps in, the hours easy enough to work with depending on your schedule.

March 30th, 2019

Ryan Jones (jonesrmj)

Very Nice Pool. I’ve swam here for high school states and it is a very nice facility. The conditions of the pool are good, and there is also a warmup/warm down pool and a large amount of diving platforms!

February 1st, 2022

melissa lorback

This is a nice aquatics facility and it is nice and clean inside

March 21st, 2023

Lida Ken

POSITIVE REVIEWS ARE FAKE

August 4th, 2025

Hamidreza Golestaneh

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