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
OPEN REC SWIMMING
January 20 – May 11
| 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 |
| Friday, February 28 | CLOSED 6:30 - 8:30pm |
Adjusted Hours
Final Exam Week
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| May 4 | 9am - 3:30pm |
| May 5 | 6:30am - 1:30pm, 4:30 - 7:30pm |
| May 6 | 6:30 - 8:30am, 11:30am - 7:30pm |
| May 7 | 6:30am - 1:30pm, 4:30 - 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 | 8:30am - 1:30pm, 4:30 - 7:30pm |
| March 25 | 11:30am - 7:30pm |
| March 26 | 8:30am - 1:30pm, 4:30 - 7:30pm |
| March 27 | 11:30am - 7:30pm |
| March 28 | 8:30am - 1:30pm |
| March 29 & 30 | 10:30am - 3:30pm |
Check back later for summer 2025 hours.
Check back later for fall 2025 hours.
OPEN REC LOG ROLLING
When: Every other Friday,* January 24 – May 2
7 – 8:30pm
(*excluding academic breaks)
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).
LATE NIGHT SWIM
When:
February 5
March 5
April 2
May 7
9 – 11pm
Take a dip under the stars (or the Bakke lights) during late night swim sessions at the Cove Pool.
AQUA ZUMBA
When:
March 5, 9 – 9:45pm
April 2, 9 – 9:45pm
May 7, 8:45 – 9:30pm
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).