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 SWIMMING
August 28 – January 21
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30am - 8:30pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30 am - 8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30am - 8:30pm |
| Thursday | 10:30 am - 8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6:30am - 8:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 4:30pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 4:30pm |
Adjusted Hours
Maintenance Closure
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| August 28 - September 4 | CLOSED |
| September 25 | 6:30am - 6pm |
Thanksgiving Weekend | November 22 – November 26
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| November 22 | 6:30 - 10:30am, 2:30 - 5:30pm |
| November 23 | CLOSED |
| November 24 | 10:30am - 3:30pm |
| November 25 | 10:30am - 3:30pm |
| November 26 | 10:30am - 3:30pm |
Final Exam Week | December 15 – December 21
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| December 15 | 6:30am - 7:30pm |
| December 16 | 9am - 3:30pm |
| December 17 | 9am - 3:30pm |
| December 18 | 6:30am - 7:30pm |
| December 19 | 10:30am - 7:30pm |
| December 20 | 6:30am - 7:30pm |
| December 21 | 10:30am - 5:30pm |
December 22 – January 1
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| December 22 - 25 | CLOSED |
| December 26 - 29 | 11am - 2pm |
| December 30 - January 1 | CLOSED |
January 2 – 21
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 - 10:30am, 2:30 - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 - 10:30am, 2:30 - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 10:30am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30 - 10:30am, 2:30 - 5:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 3:30pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
Check back in November 2023 for spring hours.
Check back in April 2024 for summer hours.