The RWC will be closed for winter break starting on December 19, 2024. The facilities will reopen on January 2, 2025, operating on break hours. For more information on our hours, click here.
The Recreation and Wellness Center has two pools: the Leisure Pool and Lap Pool. The Aquatics program offers swim lessons, lifeguard tryouts, and many special events..
The Lap Pool consists of nine lanes, ranging from a shallow area of 3.5 ft to 10ft. The Lap Pool is heated and open year round. It can host lap lane reservations, swim meets and men’s and women’s water polo. In conjunction with Outdoor Adventure, SCUBA certification classes are taught at the Lap Pool. Experienced swimmers may take advantage of the diving blocks.
The Leisure Pool is open February through October and is located east of the Recreation and Wellness Center. The pool offers different activities such as water volleyball, water basketball, and table tennis or an opportunity to lay and enjoy the Florida sun.
Review our lap and leisure pool policies
The lifeguards at the RWC are all certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/AED and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer. Lifeguard classes are taught by the Lifeguard Instructor staff in house in once per summer, fall and spring semester of each school year.
Swimming is an excellent form of a total body workout. We strive to help all UCF students acquire the skill of swimming through our swim class program. Whether you are a beginner that has never swam or wanting to just improve your swimming strokes for your first triathlon our classes are for you.