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, featuring 27 total possible short course lanes and a 25-yard diving well.
| Pool | Diving Well | |
| Temperature | 81°F 27°C |
85°F 29°C |
| Depth | 8.8 – 9.8 feet (2.6 – 2.9 meters) |
17 feet (5.2 meters) |
Make a Splash
Soderholm Family Aquatic Center
797 W Dayton Street
Madison, WI 53706
Pool Hours
To protect the health and safety of our community, facility occupancy in the pool will initially be limited and reservations are required. Please visit our COVID-19 Response page to learn more.
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How to make a reservation
- Click here.
- Click the pool image for Nick Pool Lap Swim Reservation.
- Sign in with your Net ID or Guest Login. (Note: You may need to select the pool image again after logging in)
- Select the day you wish to reserve.
- Find a time you wish to reserve; click Book Now.
- You will receive a confirmation of your booked reservation time.
Please email hello@recwell.wisc.edu to cancel your pool reservation if you cannot attend so another swimmer can reserve in your place.
WINTER BREAK Hours
| December 23 – January 18 | |
| December 23 – January 18 | CLOSED |
| January 19 – 24 | |
| Monday | 11am – 2pm 5 – 7:30pm |
| Tuesday | 6:15 – 7:15am 11am – 2pm 5 – 7:30pm |
| Wednesday | 11am – 2pm 5 – 7:30pm |
| Thursday | 6:15 – 7:15am 11am – 2pm 5 – 7:30pm |
| Friday | 11am – 2pm 5 – 7:30pm |
| Saturday – Sunday | 11am – 5pm |
Spring Hours
| January 25 – February 7 | |
| Monday | 11am – 2pm 5 – 7:30pm |
| Tuesday | 6:15 – 7:15am 11am – 2pm 5 – 7:30pm |
| Wednesday | 11am – 2pm 5 – 7:30pm |
| Thursday | 6:15 – 7:15am 11am – 2pm 5 – 7:30pm |
| Friday | 11am – 2pm 5 – 7:30pm |
| Saturday – Sunday | 11am – 5pm |
| February 8 – May 9 | |
| Monday | 11am – 2pm 5:15 – 8:30pm |
| Tuesday | 6:15 – 7:30am 11am – 2pm 5:15 – 8:30pm |
| Wednesday | 11am – 2pm 5 – 8:30pm |
| Thursday | 6:15 – 7:30am 11am – 2pm 5:15 – 8:30pm |
| Friday | 11am – 2pm 5:15 – 7:30pm |
| Saturday | 11am – 2pm 5 – 7:30pm |
| Sunday | 11am – 2pm; 5 – 7:30pm |
ADJUSTED Hours
| UW Swimming & Diving Meets | |
| Saturday, January 23 | CLOSED |
| Saturday, February 6 | CLOSED |