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
LIVE POOL USAGE
Soderholm Family Aquatic Center
OPEN REC SWIMMING
August 28 – January 21
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11am - 2pm, 5 - 8:30pm |
| Tuesday | 6:15 - 7:30am, 11am - 2pm, 5 - 8:30pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 2pm, 5 - 8:30pm |
| Thursday | 6:15 - 7:30am, 11am - 2pm, 5 - 8:30pm |
| Friday | 11am - 2pm, 5 - 8:30pm |
| Saturday - Sunday | 11am - 7:30pm |
Moveable Floor at 4′
| Day of the week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 5 - 8:30pm |
| Wednesday | 5 - 8:30pm |
| Friday | 5 - 8:30pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 7:30pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 7:30pm |
Adjusted Hours
Thanksgiving Weekend | November 22 – November 26
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| November 22 | 11am - 2pm |
| November 23 | CLOSED |
| November 24 | CLOSED |
| November 25 | CLOSED |
| November 26 | 11am - 5:30pm |
Final Exam Week | December 15 – December 21
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| December 15 | 11am - 2pm, 5 - 7:30pm |
| December 16 | 11am - 5:30pm |
| December 17 | 11am - 5:30pm |
| December 18 | 11am - 2pm, 5 - 7:30pm |
| December 19 | 6:15 - 7:30am, 11am - 2pm, 5 - 7:30pm |
| December 20 | 11am - 2pm, 5 - 7:30pm |
| December 21 | 6:15 - 7:30am, 11am - 2pm |
Events
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| September 30 | CLOSED |
| October 1 | CLOSED |
| October 5 | 6:15 - 7:30am, 11am - 2pm |
| October 6 | CLOSED |
| October 19 | 6:15 - 7:30am, 11am - 2pm |
| October 20 | CLOSED |
| October 21 | CLOSED |
December 22 – January 21
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| December 22 - January 14 | CLOSED |
| January 15 | 11am - 2pm, 5 - 7:30pm |
| January 16 | 6:15 - 7:30am, 11am - 2pm, 5 - 7:30pm |
| January 17 | 11am - 2pm, 5 - 7:30pm |
| January 18 | 6:15 - 7:30am, 11am - 2pm, 5 - 7:30pm |
| January 19 | 11am - 2pm, 5 - 7:30pm |
| January 20 | 11am - 5:30pm |
| January 21 | 11am - 5:30pm |
Check back in November 2023 for spring hours.
Check back in April 2024 for summer hours.