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
Nick Pool
OPEN REC SWIMMING
May 23 – August 28 open rec swim will be in 50-meter competition pool. Shallow water within the pool will only be available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
May 23 – August 28
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11am - 2pm, 5pm - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 6:15am - 7:30am (50 meters), 11am - 2pm, 5pm - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 2pm, 5pm - 7pm |
| Thursday | 6:15am - 7:30am (50 meters), 11am - 2pm, 5pm - 7pm |
| Friday | 11am - 2pm, 5pm - 7pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 5:30pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 5:30pm |
Adjusted Hours
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| May 27 | 11am - 2pm |
| May 28 - 29 | Closed |
| June 3 | 11am - 1pm |
| June 4 - 5 | Closed |
| June 12 | 11am - 2pm |
| June 26 | 11am - 2pm |
| July 1 | 11am - 2pm |
| July 2 - 4 | Closed |
Open Rec lap swim will be available on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 6:15am – 7:30am.
Check back in January 2023 for hours.