Aquatics

Stop by the pool and you might see adults getting their daily exercise, students playing inner tube water polo, or children learning to swim.  The 25-yard, six-lane pool is located on the first floor of The Ray; entrance is through the south end of the locker rooms.  An aquatic lift is available for swimmers who may need additional assistance entering and exiting the pool.

How many lengths do I need to swim to complete a mile?
70.4 lengths of the pool (35.2 laps) is one mile.  The Ray pool is 25 yards long, a mile is 5280 feet, or 1760 yards

How frequently do you visit the pool?
Want to get the latest updates on the pool at The Ray? Sign up for the Frequent Swimmers list to receive emails about what’s happening daily in the pool. Emails are sent for pool closures immediately when they happen, so no need to worry if you won’t be able to swim. Sign-up sheets are in both locker rooms, so just leave your name and email address to know exactly what’s going on in the lanes! Contact Anne MacDonald if you have any other questions at amacdon5@depaul.edu.

Pool Hours

The pool is open for lap swimming during all pool hours.  Peak pool usage is Saturday, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm. 

Pool Hours 
Monday-Thursday: 5:30 am - 9 pm
Friday: 5:30 am - 8 pm
Saturday, Sunday: 7 am - 8 pm

Spring Quarter Childrens Pool Hours March 26-June 7
Monday-Thursday: 9 am - 12 pm
Friday: 5:30 am - 8 pm
Saturday, Sunday: 7 am - 8 pm