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) |
Daily Schedules
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Soderholm Family Aquatic Center
797 W Dayton Street
Madison, WI 53706
Open Rec Swimming
January 19 – May 10
| 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 |
| Saturday & Sunday | 11:30am - 7:30pm |
Adjusted Hours
Spring Break
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| March 27 | 11am - 2pm |
| March 28 - 29 | 11:30am - 4:30pm |
| March 30 - April 2 | 11am - 2pm, 5 - 7pm |
| April 3 | 11am - 2pm |
| April 4 | 11:30am - 4:30pm |
| April 5 | 12:30 - 4:30pm |
Final Exam Week
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| May 3 | 11:30am - 5:30pm |
| May 4 - 8 | 11am - 2pm, 5 - 7:30pm |
| May 9 | CLOSED |
| May 10 | 12:30 - 4:30pm |
Events & Maintenance
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| February 6 & 7 | CLOSED |
| February 8 | 12:30 - 7:30pm |
| February 9 | CLOSED |
| February 14 | CLOSED |
| February 22 - March 1 | CLOSED |
| March 8 | 12:30 - 7:30pm |
| March 9 | CLOSED |
| April 6 | 5:00 - 8:30pm |
| May 4 | Dive Well CLOSED - 11am - 2pm |
May 11 – August 30
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 11am - 2pm, 5:30 - 7:30pm |
| Friday | 11am - 2pm |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | 11am - 2pm |
Moveable Floor at 4′
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 11am - 2pm |
Long Course Meters
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 5:30 - 7:30pm |
Adjusted Hours
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| May 22 | 11am - 2pm |
| May 23 - May 25 | CLOSED |
| July 3 | 11am - 2pm |
| July 4 - 5 | CLOSED |
Event Closures
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| May 15 - 17 | CLOSED |
| May 29 - 31 | CLOSED |
| June 19 - 21 | CLOSED |
| July 27 - August 1 | CLOSED |
Pool Maintenance
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| August 17 - 22 | CLOSED |
Check back later for fall 2026 hours.
Check back later for winter break 2026 hours.