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.
Please check the facility calendar for current operating schedule.
Accessibility
- Accessible viewing area
- ADA lift into the pool
- Accessible entrances and exits
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.
All Swasey Indoor Pool memberships and Multi-Visit Passes (MVPs) must be purchased in person at the Hamel Recreation Center Welcome Center on 5 Edgewood Rd, Durham, NH 03824.
| 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) | September 6th - May 16th | Included with UNH ID |
| Indoor Pool Daily Fee | September 6th - May 16th | $11 |
| Community Membership - Annual | September 6th - May 16th | $272 |
| Community Membership - Fall | September 6th - December 19th | $136 |
| Community Membership - Spring | January 2 - May 16 | $136 |
| 10 Visits | Any | $90 ($9.00 per visit) |
| 25 Visits | Any | $200 ($8.00 per visit) |
| 50 Visits | Any | $350 ($7.00 per visit) |
| 75 Visits | Any | $410($5.46 per visit) |
Refund Policy
Annual Memberships or Semester Memberships – No refunds and no transfers. May be eligible for prorated refunds for special circumstances only (medical, leaving UNH employment). Requests must be submitted in writing to Campus Recreation to the Coordinator of Member Services for consideration. There will be no refunds for current or prior months regardless of use of membership.
MVP or Multi-Visit Passes - Non-refundable and non-transferable.
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Pick a Lane
Use one of the pool's 25-yard lap lanes to stay fit or prepare for an upcoming competition, or practice diving on the 1- and 3-meter spring boards.
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Dive InKeep swimming year-round with day passes or a membership to the Swasey indoor pool. Or rent the whole facility for special events! Visit the facility calendar for availability.
