Natatorium
Located in the Eppley Recreation Center, the Natatorium serves as one of the premier indoor swimming complexes in the region. The Natatorium is the primary lap swimming venue for UMD students and RecWell members. This facility also has the ability to host large-scale swim meets and dive competitions along with other aquatic activities.
Pool Schedule
Regular pool hours of operation may be interrupted due to special events. The pool closures tab notes currently scheduled events. Real time notifications are offered on Twitter @UMDRecWell or can be be found below.
January 5 - January 23
| Facility | MON through FRI | SATURDAY | SUNDAY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natatorium | 6am to 8:30pm | 8am to 5:30pm | 10am to 5:30pm |
| Dive Well | 12pm to 5:30pm | 12pm to 5:30pm | |
| Sauna | 6am to 8:30pm | 8am to 5:30pm | 10am to 5:30pm |
| Steam Room | 6am to 8:30pm | 8am to 5:30pm | 10am to 5:30pm |
| Facility | MON through Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natatorium | 6am to 10pm | 8am to 9pm | 10am to 9pm |
| Dive Well | Closed | 12pm to 6pm | 12pm to 6pm |
| Sauna | 6am to 10pm | 8am to 9pm | 10am to 9pm |
| Steam Room | 6am to 10pm | 8am to 9pm | 10am to 9pm |
| Lap Swim* *see Pool Closures for full schedule |
6am to 5pm 8pm to 10pm |
8am to 9pm | 10am to 9pm |
| Facility | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Natatorium | MON through FRI 6am to 10pm |
Saturday 8am to 9pm |
Sunday 10am to 9pm |
| Dive Well | MON through FRI Closed |
Saturday 12pm to 6pm |
Sunday 12pm to 6pm |
| Sauna | MON through FRI 6am to 10pm |
Saturday 8am to 9pm |
Sunday 10am to 9pm |
| Steam Room | MON through FRI 6am to 10pm |
Saturday 8am to 9pm |
Sunday 10am to 9pm |
| Facility | MON through FRI | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natatorium | 6am to 8pm *8/1 6am - 6pm |
8am to 7:30pm *8/2 8am - 4pm |
10am to 7:30pm |
| Sauna | 6am to 8pm *8/1 6am - 6pm |
8am to 7:30pm *8/2 8am - 4pm |
10am to 7:30pm |
| Steam Room | 6am to 8pm *8/1 6am - 6pm |
8am to 7:30pm *8/2 8am - 4pm |
10am to 7:30pm |
| Dive Well | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Facility | Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natatorium (including sauna & steam room) |
Jan 16 to 18 | Fri 2pm to 10pm Sat & Sun closed all day. |
SPY Winterfest Championships |
| Natatorium (including sauna & steam room) |
Jan 23 to 25 | Fri 10am to 8pm Sat & Sun 6am to 6pm. |
IM Xtreme Games |
| Diving Well of 50M pool. | Jan 30 | Fri 6am to 10pm | WMPSSDL Diving Championships |
| Diving Well of 50m pool. | Feb 20 | Fri 2pm to 10pm | MPSSAA High School Diving Championships |
| Natatorium (including sauna & steam room) |
Feb 21 | Sat closed all day | MPSSAA High School Swimming Championships |
| Sections of the 50M pool. | Feb 28 | Sat 12pm to 6pm | Club Swimming Invite |
| Natatorium (including sauna & steam room) |
Mar 5 to 8 | Thu 2pm to 10pm Fri to Sun closed all day |
PVS Short Course Sr/Jr Champs |
| Natatorium (including sauna & steam room) |
Mar 12 to 15 | Thu 2pm to 10pm Fri to Sun closed all day |
PVS Short Course 14&U Champs |
| Sections of the 50M pool. | Apr 18 to 19 | Sat 12pm to 10pm Sun 10am to 9pm |
Club Water Polo Tournament |
A RecWell membership or facility rental is required to access the natatorium.
University Recreation & Wellness (RecWell) rules and regulations are designed to promote a safe and pleasurable recreation experience for all. They are not intended to be exhaustive. University Recreation & Wellness reserves the right to prohibit behavior which, in the professional judgment of RecWell staff, may place either patrons or RecWell facilities at risk. All students, RecWell members, and guests are responsible for behaving in a safe and appropriate manner and complying with posted and published rules and regulations for facility use.
The Natatorium has the ability to host a variety of large and small events from swim meets to summer camps.
Due to the high volume of usage of this space, availability is very limited. For more information about rentals for the Natatorium, please contact the RecWell Facility Scheduling Office at recwellreservations@umd.edu or 301-226-4400.
Parking on campus is regulated by UMD’s Department of Transportation Services. Regulations vary based on time of year, time of day, type of parking permit, and special events/construction projects. We recommend viewing DOTS’ parking maps for current accommodations and restrictions.
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