Aquatics

UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATATORIUM

Strarting June 26, 2023, the Natatorium Opened to the general public. 

The Prep School Competitive Swim Practices Begin 5 November 2025.  Open Swim Hours Subject To Change, Please Check For Updates!          

The Natatorium schedule is subject to change. Please check our website for updates/announcements before coming in.                                                                                                  

Competition Pool: water temperature is 81.5 degrees                                                                                                                                                                                                  Dive Pool: water temperature is 83 degrees

Rules

• No overnight storage
• Bring your own towel
• Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult when using University athletics facilities
• Swim Pass can be purchased at the Natatorium:
• Single Swim Day Pass $7
• Twenty Use Swim Pass $100 

Passes can be purchased here.                                                             

Open Swim Hours

Monday 

9:30 am to  12:00 noon

Two swim lanes reserved for Masters Swim Team Practice 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm

Tuesday

9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Wednesday

9:30 am to 12:00 noon 

  Thursday   

9:30 am to 1:30 pm  

Friday 

This is the final open swim for the year 2025!!!  We resume open swim hours on Monday, 5 Jan 2026!!!  Have A Marvelous Holiday!!!    

 9:30 am to 2:30 pm

*Natatorium is closed during announced special events, weekends and on holidays (including University holidays).

POOL INFORMATION:

Amenities:

The Natatorium features a 25 yard pool with six lanes, a separate diving well with two 1 meter diving boards, a spectator grandstand, offices, and locker rooms.

Use Information, Rules, Regulations, and Other General Information:

Students, faculty and staff of the University of the District of Columbia Flagship and Community College campuses may use the Natatorium at no cost. Valid University ID is required at all times, and there are no exceptions to this policy.

Unauthorized use of the Natatorium is prohibited and rigorously enforced.  

All users must bring a lock and towel. Locks are for day use only, and must be removed after each use.  Day use lockers found to be in use after close each night will be opened and contents removed by staff.  

LIFEGUARDS WANTED: If you are interested in being a lifeguard please contact Aquatics Director and Head Swim Coach, Andre Myers - (202) 274-5343. andre.myers@udc.edu