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Welcome to Lap Swim. Reservations are recommended to ensure availability and hours of operation but not required.  At the Long Pool, the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly with lifeguards on duty during all Open Swim hours. We encourage students, staff, faculty, and alumni to come out to the pool and enjoy the water! The Long Pool is a lap pool and meant for swim workouts, however, all swimming levels are welcome. We are located behind Yosemite Hall. Stop by to try your hand at swimming or catch some rays out on the pool deck. 

Lap Swim Eligibility 

  • Currently Enrolled Sac State Students - no charge
  • Sac State Faculty & Staff - no charge
  • Sac State Alumni - Alumni Association verification required  - $5 day pass or $19 program pass required
  • Community - Not currently available.  Available during May, June, July, and August only- - $5 day pass or $19 program pass required
  • WELL Members - If you have a current WELL Membership as an alumni or sponsored member then access is included in your membership - please email us at aquatics@unionwellinc.org to redeem your code to get started
  • WELL Membership is NOT required - if you need clarification on your eligibility or the best pass option for you please email us at aquatics@unionwellinc.org 

ATTENTION: The pool does not currently have a reliable source of heat. Please be aware that the pool temp maybe colder than you find comfortable especially when the forecast is calling for lower ambient temps and lack of sunshine. Campus Facilities is aware of the issues and is actively working to resolve them. In some instances, we will close the pool due to cold water temps. We apologize for this inconvience and will do everything we can to keep the pool safe, comfortable and open for lap swim.

Make a Lap Swim Reservation Purchase Alumni Month Pass

Fall 2024 Pool Hours - Lap swim will be suspended for winter break starting December 15th. Spring Hours are TBD

Hours WILL vary by date. Please utilize reservations to ensure lap swim is available for the date and time you are hoping to swim.

  • Monday: 6am-8:15am; 12pm-1:30pm; 3:30pm-7pm
  • Tuesday: 6am-8:15am; 12pm-1:30pm; 3:30pm-7pm 
  • Wednesday: 6am-8:15am; 12pm-1:30pm; 3:30pm-7pm 
  • Thursday: 6am-8:15am; 12pm-1:30pm; 3:30pm-7pm 
  • Friday: 6am-8:15am & 12pm-7pm
  • Saturday: 10am-2pm
  • Sunday: CLOSED

*All hours are subject to change* 

Current Dates with adjusted hours:

  • October 27th - not available 1pm-3pm due a special event*
  • Novermber 11th - TBD(ADJUSTED FOR VETERAN'S DAY)
  • November 27th - 6am-8:15am; 12pm-1:30pm (ADJUSTED FOR THANKSGIVING)
  • November 28th-30th - (CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING)

*Pool hours subject to change. 

Additional Information for Lap Swim: 

  • Reservations are for 30 minutes. Up to two reservations per person per day.
  • Locker Room access is available but subject to change. Restrooms are available.
  • Days and times subject to change or cancellation. 
  • Swimmers are responsible for obtaining a valid parking permit on campus.

three student lifeguards standing in front of an outdoor pool

 

Pool Facts & Information 

The Long Pool at Sac State is the perfect place to get in shape while still enjoying the outdoors.  The pool facility is operated and maintained by Sacramento State but The WELL provides opportunities for open swim to the campus community.   

  • The pool is 25 yards long with six lanes and backstroke flags.
  • The water is kept around 80 degrees and the pool is cleaned weekly.
  • Equipment such as kickboards, paddles, and leg pull buoys can be checked out through the guards on deck. However not currently available due to COVID19 restrictions.  
  • There will always be two lifeguards guards on duty. 
  • To swim at the Long Pool, you must have either a valid OneCard or a valid pool pass.
  • All patrons must sign a waiver at the WELL when purchasing a pool pass, and again at the pool after which names will be recorded on a master list.
  • EVERYONE must sign in with the guards EVERY TIME they swim.