Indoor Aquatic Center
The Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center offers year-round swimming, fitness, recreation, and aquatic programs for the community.
Located at 4706 Overland Drive, the Indoor Aquatic Center features a 10-lane, 50-meter competition pool and a separate family pool with zero-depth entry, a waterslide, and interactive children's play features.
Hours & Pool Schedule
Registration Hours
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lap Swimming
Monday-Friday: 6:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Monday-Thursday: 4-7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Warm Water Workouts
Ages 16 and older
Monday-Friday: 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Zero-Depth Entry, Waterslide, & Children's Area
Tuesday & Thursday: 1-4 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Scheduled Maintenance Shutdown
The Indoor Aquatic Center will be closed for scheduled maintenance:
Sunday, July 26-Sunday, August 16
Please note: Water areas close 15 minutes before the building closes. Waterslides and diving areas close 30 minutes before the building closes.
Some areas of the facility may be reserved for swimming lessons, fitness classes, or scheduled programs. Competitive events may also temporarily affect access to the competition pool.
About the Indoor Aquatic Center
The community-supported, $9 million facility is home to the Lawrence Parks, Recreation and Culture Aquatics Division and provides aquatic opportunities for recreation, fitness, instruction, and competition.
The facility's pools hold approximately 850,000 gallons of water and include:
Competition Pool
- 10 lanes
- 50-meter pool
- Diving well
- Underwater classroom
- Water maintained at approximately 82°F
Children's Area
- Zero-depth entry
- Waterslide
- Interactive children's play features
- Water maintained at approximately 87°F
Additional Amenities
- Meeting rooms
- Shower and locker rooms
- Café-style concession area
Accessibility
Locker rooms and pools are accessible by ramp entry and lift.
Submersible wheelchairs are available for use.
Facility Rentals
The Tom Wilkerson Room is available to rent for business meetings.
For rental information and availability, call (785) 832-SWIM (7946).
Safety at the Aquatic Center
Safety is a priority at all Lawrence aquatic facilities.
Staff monitors weather conditions using lightning detection systems, visual identification, and information from the National Weather Service in Topeka.
When lightning is detected within 0-3 miles, all swimmers must exit the water and take shelter. Lifeguards provide safety instructions and guidance when weather conditions require pools to close.