The Henry "Hank" C. Swasey indoor pool, located in the Field House, was dedicated in 1969 and consists of an eight-lane competitive lap pool ranging in depth from 4.5 to 13.5 feet, with 1- and 3-meter spring boards. The spectator area holds up to 610 people in bleacher seating, with an additional 232 people on the deck level, which includes a handicap viewing area.
Hours
The indoor pool is closed until further notice.
Swasey Indoor Pool
145 Main St.
Durham, NH 03824
Important Information
What is the difference between lap and open swim?
During Lap Swim, the pool is designated for fitness purposes (e.g. swimming laps, aqua jogging, etc.). It may also be used for private instruction with a Campus Recreation aquatics instructor. Participants must be at least eighteen years old or current UNH students.
Lap/Open Swim is designated for mixed usage (fitness and recreational usage) and is available to participants of any age with the payment of the daily fee or season pass purchase. Guests under fourteen years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
What is the length of the pool?
The pool is twenty-five yards in length. Here is a link to how many laps are in a swim mile.
What is the temperature of the pool?
The pool is typically 81-82 degrees.
What is the difference between the diving pool and the rest of the pool?
The entire pool is eight lanes wide. The Diving Well and diving boards are located in lanes 7 and 8 with lanes 1 through 6 reserved as lap lanes. Lap lanes lanes can be reserved independently or all together and it's possible to have multiple uses of the pool simultaneously.
A partial reservation of the pool (multiple usage times) are designated on the schedule with gray asterisks on the pool schedule .
Do I need to bring my own towel to the pool?
Yes, towel service is not available.
Pass Type | Dates | Fee |
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Campus Recreation Student Membership | Dependent upon enrollment status | Included with membership |
Full-Time UNH Faculty/Staff (benefits eligible) | Year round | Included with UNH ID |
Community Membership - Annual (Unavailable due to COVID-19) | July 1- June 30 | $250 |
Community Membership - Fall (Unavailable due to COVID-19) | July 1- December 31 | $130 |
Community Membership - Spring | January 1-June 30 | $125 |
Daily Guest Pass (Unavailable due to COVID-19) | Per day | $8.50 Purchase at pool, cash only. |
Master's Swim Drop-In Guest Pass (Unavailable due to COVID-19) | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | $10 Purchase at pool, cash only. |
10 Visits | Any | $80 ($8 per visit) |
25 Visits | Any | $185 ($7.40 per visit) |
50 Visits | Any | $320 ($6.40 per visit) |
75 Visits | Any | $399 ($5.32 per visit) |