Pool Information and Aquatic Programming
Pool Dimensions:
8 lanes and 25 yards long.
Pool Depth:
Ranges from 3'6" in the shallow end to 8'0" in the deep
end. The diving well is 12'6"deep and has a 1 meter diving board.
Water and Deck Temperature:
Between 84-86 degrees. The water is warmer for
our childrens learn to swim classes.
Pool Hotline:
595-2780, The pool hotline provides the most current and up to the minute information about the pool and activities scheduled.
Pool Usage Guidelines: Any patron under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult in order to use the pool. Identification may be asked upon entering the pool. Flotation devices and snorkels are not permitted. Children may use water wings under the direct supervision of an accompanion adult.
Children 4 years and older must use same gender locker room or the Lifeguard locker room.
All Swimmer must bring a vaild Id and show it to the lifeguard in order
to swim.
UW Parkside Aquatic Courses Offering Certification
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training-open to any student at least 15
yrs of age or greater. Wisconsin will not employ lifeguards until their
16th birthday. Frequency: Every spring, second 8 weeks.
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor-open to any student 17
yrs or older and at Level VI of the Learn to Swim Program. Frequency: Every
fall, second 8 weeks.
PADI Open Water Scuba Diving-open to students interested in becoming
certified as a PADI Open Water Diver. There is a course fee of $80 and additional
course work required outside of class to complete the certification process.
Frequency: Every semester.
Aquatic Programming:
Saturday Morning Swim Lessons, Fall
and winter semester
Summer Swim Camp, Three-two week sessions. Lessons are 50 minutes with
a 10 minute free time. Swim Camp begins in June and ends either the end
of July .
Water Aerobics, It is free for all
UW Parkside students with a vaild Ranger Card.
Pool Parties and Pool Rentals:
Please call the Aquatic Office at 595-2381.
