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Cornell University

Recreational Services

Pools

Lap Swimming Hours

Updates:
- See updated schedule for early January (pools will not open until potentially January 8th, hours TBA due to maintenance). 
- Fridays at HNH will fluctuate due to the water competency requirement. Check for updated times and schedules on this webpage and @BigRedRec Instagram for the most updated information.

Early Semester Hours (tentative January 6 - 20)

PoolMonday 1/6Tuesday 1/7Wednesday 1/8Thursday 1/9Friday 1/10Weekends
Helen Newman HallClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed
Teagle LargeClosedClosed7:00am - 9:00am

12:00 - 2:00pm 		TBATBAClosed
PoolMonday 1/13Tuesday 1/14Wednesday 1/15Thursday 1/16Friday 1/17Weekends
Helen Newman HallClosedClosedTBATBATBAClosed
Teagle LargeClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed
PoolMonday 1/20Tuesday 1/21Wednesday 1/22Thursday 1/23Friday 1/24Weekends
Helen Newman HallClosed for MLKTBATBATBATBAClosed
Teagle LargeClosed for MLKTBATBATBATBAClosed

Regular Semester Hours (tentative January 21 - May 6, 2024)

PoolMondaysTuesdaysWednesdaysThursdaysFridaysWeekends
Helen Newman Hall6:00am - 8:30am

12:00pm - 2:00pm		6:00am - 7:55am

Women Only 10:00am - 11:00am

12:00pm - 2:00pm

6:00am - 8:30am

12:00pm - 2:00pm

6:00am - 7:55am6:00am - 8:30am

9:00am - 11:00am

12:00 - 2:00pm 		Closed
Teagle Large12:00pm - 2:00pm
(small 12:00pm - 1:15pm)		10:00am - 11:00am

12:00pm - 2:00pm
(small 12:00pm - 1:15pm)		12:00pm - 2:00pm
(small 12:00pm - 1:15pm)		10:00am - 11:00am 

12:00pm - 1:30pm
(small 12:00pm - 1:15pm)		ClosedClosed
Please note: Pool hours are subject to change. We try to post changes a week in advance, however, sometimes that is not possible. Please check this site frequently to view the most up-to-date hours of operation. Schedules are also posted outside HNH and Teagle Issue Room windows.

Quick Notes:

  • Students, Employees, Retirees, and their spouses/partners are able to use the pools.
  • Pool access is FREE for STUDENTS with valid ID. Students can purchase a day pass for guests. Guests must be 18 years or older.
  • Wellness Recreation Membership is required for Employees, Retirees, and their spouses/partners.
  • All users are required to have their Cornell ID card with them to access Cornell Recreational Facilities. ID cards will be self-swiped at the issue rooms to verify membership.
  • ALL LAP SWIMMERS MUST HAVE A POOL TAG AND SHOW IT TO THE GUARD ON DUTY. Pool tags (limited to 30 at a time) are obtained at the issue room windows.
  • Please help preserve our pools and shower off before entering the pool.
  • All swimmers must also follow the General Pool Rules.