The Cove Pool at the Bakke Recreation &Wellbeing Center is home to an 8-lane, 25-yard pool. This pool is equipped with an aquatic lift, a chair lift, and stairs for increased accessibility.
| Pool | |
| Temperature | 83°F 28°C |
| Depth | 3.5 – 4.5 feet (1.07 – 1.22 meters) |
COOL OFF AT COVE
Cove Pool
1976 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706
LIVE POOL USAGE
Cove Pool
OPEN REC LOG ROLLING
When: Every other Friday* from 7 – 8:30pm, starting September 13
Want to try something new in the pool this year? Join us at the Cove Pool for log rolling. There’s more to the pool than just swimming, log rolling is fun for all experience levels! Come put your log rolling skills to the test (or learn how to do it).
Log rolling is also a part of Around the Rec! Make a splash and check off that Flex while you’re there.
LATE NIGHT SWIM
When: First Wednesday* of the month, from 9 – 11pm.
Take a dip under the stars (or the Bakke lights) during late night swim sessions at the Cove Pool.
*No late night swim on May 7.
OPEN REC SWIMMING
August 26 – January 19
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 6:30am - 1:30pm, 4:30 - 8:30pm |
| Tuesday & Thursday | 6:30 - 8:30am, 11:30am - 8:30pm |
| Saturday & Sunday | 9am - 4:30pm |
Adjusted Hours
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| September 27 | CLOSED 6:30 - 8pm |
| November 11 | CLOSED 6:30 - 8:30pm |
Thanksgiving Weekend
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| November 27 | 6:30am - 1:30pm |
| November 28 - 30 | CLOSED |
| December 1 | 10:30am - 3:30pm |
Final Exam Week
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| December 13 | 6:30am - 1:30pm, 3:30 - 7:30pm |
| December 14 & 15 | 9am - 3:30pm |
| December 16 | 6:30am - 1:30pm, 3:30 - 7:30pm |
| December 17 | 6:30 - 8:30am, 11:30am - 7:30pm |
| December 18 | 6:30am - 1:30pm, 3:30 - 7:30pm |
| December 19 | 6:30 - 8:30am, 11:30am - 7:30pm |
December 20 – January 19
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| December 20 | 6:30am - 1:30pm |
| December 21 - 25 | CLOSED |
| December 26 - 30 | 11am - 2pm |
| December 31 & January 1 | CLOSED |
| January 2 - 3 | 11am - 2pm |
| January 4 | 9:30am - 3:30pm |
| January 5 | CLOSED |
| January 6 - 10 | 6:30 - 8:30am, 2:30 - 4:30pm |
| January 11 | 9:30am - 3:30pm |
| January 12 | CLOSED |
| January 13 - 17 | 6:30 - 8:30am, 2:30 - 4:30pm |
| January 18 | 9:30am - 3:30pm |
| January 19 | CLOSED |
January 20 – May 11
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 6:30am - 1:30pm, 3:30 - 8:30pm |
| Tuesday & Thursday | 6:30 - 8:30am, 11:30am - 8:30pm |
| Saturday & Sunday | 9am - 4:30pm |
Adjusted Hours
Final Exam Week
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| May 4 | 9am - 3:30pm |
| May 5 | 6:30am - 1:30pm, 3:30 - 7:30pm |
| May 6 | 6:30 - 8:30am, 11:30am - 7:30pm |
| May 7 | 6:30am - 1:30pm, 3:30 - 7:30pm |
| May 8 | 6:30 - 8:30am, 11:30am - 7:30pm |
| May 9 | 6:30am - 1:30pm |
Commencement Weekend
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| May 10 & 11 | CLOSED |
March 21 – 30
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| March 21 | 6:30am - 1:30pm |
| March 22 & 23 | 10:30am - 3:30pm |
| March 24 | 6:30am - 1:30pm, 3:30 - 7:30pm |
| March 25 | 6:30 - 8:30am, 11:30am - 7:30pm |
| March 26 | 6:30am - 1:30pm, 3:30 - 7:30pm |
| March 27 | 6:30 - 8:30am, 11:30am - 7:30pm |
| March 28 | 6:30am - 1:30pm |
| March 29 & 30 | 10:30am - 3:30pm |
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