The Soderholm Family Aquatic Center at the Nicholas Recreation Center is home to a 50-meter pool, which can be converted to two 25-yard pools, and a 25-yard diving well. The competition pool and diving well are both 25 yards wide.
| Pool | Diving Well | |
| Temperature | 80°F 27°C |
85°F 29°C |
| Depth | 8.8 – 9.8 feet (2.6 – 2.9 meters) |
17 feet (5.2 meters) |
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Soderholm Family Aquatic Center
797 W Dayton Street
Madison, WI 53706
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Soderholm Family Aquatic Center
OPEN REC SWIMMING
August 26 – December 20
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 11am - 2pm, 5 - 8:30pm |
| Saturday - Sunday | 11:30am - 7:30pm |
Movable Floor at 4'
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 5 - 8:30pm |
| Tuesday & Thursday | CLOSED |
| Saturday & Sunday | 11:30am - 7:30pm |
Adjusted Hours
Football Games
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| September 7 | CLOSED |
| September 14 | CLOSED |
| October 5 | CLOSED |
| October 26 | CLOSED |
| November 16 | CLOSED |
Thanksgiving Weekend
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| November 27 | 11am - 2pm |
| November 28 - 30 | CLOSED |
| December 1 | 11:30am - 5:30pm |
Final Exam Week
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| December 13 | 11am - 2pm, 5 - 7:30pm |
| December 14 | 11:30am - 5:30pm |
| December 15 | 11:30am - 5:30pm |
| December 16 | 11am - 2pm, 5 - 7:30pm |
| December 17 | 11am - 2pm, 5 - 7:30pm |
| December 18 | 11am - 2pm, 5 - 7:30pm |
| December 19 | 11am - 2pm |
Events
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| October 11 | CLOSED |
| November 1 | CLOSED |
| November 23 | CLOSED |
| December 7 | CLOSED |
December 20 – January 19
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| December 20 - January 5 | CLOSED |
| January 6 - 9 | 11am - 2pm, 5 - 7:30pm |
| January 10 | 11am - 2pm |
| January 11 | CLOSED |
| January 12 | 11:30am - 5:30pm |
| January 13 - 16 | 11am - 2pm, 5 - 7:30pm |
| January 17 | 11am - 2pm |
| January 18 | CLOSED |
| January 19 | 11:30am - 5:30pm |
January 20 – May 11
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 11am - 2pm, 5 - 8:30pm |
| Saturday - Sunday | 11:30am - 7:30pm |
Movable Floor at 4'
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 5 - 8:30pm |
| Tuesday & Thursday | CLOSED |
| Saturday & Sunday | 11:30am - 7:30pm |
Adjusted Hours
Final Exam Week
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| May 4 | 11:30am - 5:30pm |
| May 5 - 9 | 11am - 2pm, 5 - 7:30pm |
Commencement Weekend
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| May 10 | CLOSED |
| May 11 | 12:30 - 5:30pm |
Events
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| February 7 & 8 | CLOSED |
March 21 – 30
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| March 21 | 11am - 2pm, 5 - 7:30pm |
| March 22 - 30 | CLOSED |
Check back later for summer 2025 hours.
There are no planned maintenance closures at this time.