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Pools

Lap Swimming Hours

Updates:
 - Reminder, DO NOT bring glass to the pool deck (this includes water bottles, mason jars, etc.)
 - Friday 11/21 open swim hours will be limited due to varsity practice.

Regular Semester Hours Fall 2025 (starting 9/2 until 11/24)

PoolMondaysTuesdaysWednesdaysThursdaysFriday 11/21Weekends
Helen Newman Hall6:00am - 8:30am

11:15am - 1:15pm
6:00am - 7:30am

Women Only 10:00am - 11:00am

12:00pm - 2:00pm
6:00am - 8:30am

11:15am - 1:15pm
6:00am - 7:30am6:00am - 7:00am

9:00am - 11:00am

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Closed
Teagle Large10:00am - 11:00am (large)

12:00pm - 2:00pm (shallow will close at 1:15pm)
10:00am - 11:30am (large)

12:00pm - 1:30pm (shallow will close at 1:15pm)
10:00am - 11:00am (large)

12:00pm - 2:00pm (shallow will close at 1:15pm)
10:00am - 11:30am (large)

12:00pm - 1:30pm (shallow will close at 1:15pm)
ClosedClosed

Thanksgiving break hours (tentative 11/25 - 11/30)

PoolTuesday 11/25Wednesday 11/26Thursday - Sunday
Helen Newman Hall6:00am - 8:00am

Women Only 10:00am - 11:00am

12:00pm - 2:00pm
6:00am - 8:00am

9:00am - 11:00am
Closed
Teagle Large10:00am - 11:30am (large)

12:00pm - 1:30pm (shallow will close at 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.