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 such as log rolling tournaments, water based obstacle courses, and water polo.
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.
| Facility | MON through FRI | SAT and SUN |
|---|---|---|
| Natatorium | Closed for renovation | Closed for renovation |
| Dive Well | Closed for renovation | Closed for renovation |
| Sauna | Closed for renovation | Closed for renovation |
| Steam Room | Closed for renovation | Closed for renovation |
Fall Final Exam & Interim hours are located on the RecWell Alerts page
| Facility | MON through Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natatorium | 6am to 10pm | 8am to 9pm | 10a to 9pm |
| Dive Well | Closed | 12pm to 6pm | 12pm to 6pm |
| Sauna | 6am to 10pm | 8am to 10pm | 10am to 9pm |
| Steam Room | 6am to 10pm | 8am to 10pm | 10am to 9pm |
January 3 - January 21
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Final Exam and Interim Hours are located at RecWell Facility Alerts.
The Natatorium will be closed for renovation May 15 - August 28.
| Facility | Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natatorium | January 30 through May 6 | 5pm to 9pm | Limited lane space due to scheduled programming |
| 50 - Meter Pool | May 13 | closed all day | SeaPerch |
| Instructional Pool | May 13 May 14 |
Closed at 1pm Closed all day |
Renovation Preparation |
| Natatorium | May 15 - Aug 25 | closed all day | Renovation |
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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