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) |
Daily Schedules
COOL OFF AT COVE
Cove Pool
1976 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706
OPEN REC SWIMMING
May 12 – August 24
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 6:30 - 8:30am, 4 - 7pm |
| Tuesday, Thursday | 4 - 7pm |
| Saturday | 10:30am - 2:30pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
Adjusted Hours
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| May 11 - 18 | CLOSED |
| May 23 | 6:30 - 8:30am |
| May 24 - 26 | CLOSED |
| July 3 | 4 - 6pm |
| July 4 - 6 | CLOSED |
| August 21 - 23 | CLOSED |
Check back later for fall 2025 hours.
Check back later for spring 2026 hours.
OPEN REC LOG ROLLING
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).
It’s happening every other Friday from 5:30 – 7pm. See the upcoming dates below!
- Friday, June 6
- Friday, June 20
- Friday, July 11
- Friday, July 25
- Friday, August 8
LATE NIGHT SWIM
Take a dip under the stars (or the Bakke lights) during late night swim sessions at the Cove Pool.
Late Night Swim will return in the fall.
AQUA ZUMBA
A Latin-based workout, integrating dance and exercise while moving to international beats. Come make a splash, feel the music, and join the fun! No dance experience required. Participants must be comfortable in shallow water (~4ft).
Aqua Zumba will return in the fall. Feel free to check out our other group fitness classes in the meantime!