Office of Physical Education, Recreation and Sports

Brand-spankin' fresh out the box new renovations make this a perfectly glorious pool in which to swim. The Hardware: New resurfacing of their outdoor 50 meter pool Crystal clear waters of perfect temperature Deep gutters and sturdy lane ropes (properly tightened) to help decrease the wake Standard, but clean locker-room The Fluff: Spectacular setting next to UCSC's East field, with exceptional vistas over town and out to the ocean. You can go for a good workout, than lay on the grass, watching the clouds make Slug mascot shapes as they roll back over the ocean. The Logistics: If you aren't a student, you can swim here by way of joining their excellent Masters team or (according to the website) by purchasing a "Wellness Pass." I know that gastropods like water, so perhaps it's no surprise that the UCSC Banana Slugs made this the crown jewel of their sports facilities. I'd gladly swim here every day if I lived down here. (Don't worry, no actual slugs in the pool!)
5 8 years ago (08-02-2017)

Great swimming pool. Often overcrowded though.
4 7 years ago (12-09-2017)

The building is on top of the entrance to the pools which took me forever to find. But after that its pretty small place.
3 8 years ago (08-03-2017)

Please update your summer hours online!!!
3 7 years ago (02-08-2017)

All the services you need, although a smallish and somewhat outdated facility.
5 8 years ago (19-01-2017)