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Opened in 1989 and located adjacent to the Johnson Center‚ the Lancaster Aquatic Center offers indoor swimming to the UK community and is the home of UK’s Varsity Swim Dive Team.

During open recreation, we provide 8-22 lanes for lap swimming and we host many recreational events throughout the year.

Swim lessons and Certifications are offered at LAC. Information and Registration

Air Temperature: 78°                    Water Temperature: 81°

Address

 416 Complex Drive

Please see weekly schedule within the page. 

 

September Schedule

Please see below the weekly schedule for Lancaster Aquatic Center.

Sept 1 - 7th

Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.
9am - 2pm 11:30am - 8pm     9am - 2pm 11:30am - 8pm     9am - 2pm Closed 1:30pm - 3:30pm
6:15pm - 8:15pm       6:15pm - 8:15pm       6:15pm - 8:15pm     Closed  

Sept 8 - 14th

Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.
9am - 2pm 11:30am - 8pm 9am - 2pm 11:30am - 8pm 9am - 2pm Closed Closed
6:15pm - 8:15pm   6:15pm - 8:15pm   6:15pm - 8:15pm Closed Closed

Sept 15 - 21st

Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.
9am - 2pm 11:30am - 8pm 9am-2pm 11:30am - 8pm 9am-2pm 1:30pm- 3:30pm 1:30pm - 3:30pm
6:15-8:15pm   6:15pm - 8:15pm   6:15pm - 8:15pm    

 

Sept 22 - 28th

Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.
9am - 2pm 11:30am - 8pm Closed in morning 11:30am - 8pm Closed 1:30pm- 3:30pm 1:30pm - 3:30pm
6:15-8:15pm   6:15pm - 8:15pm   Closed    

Sept 29 - 30th

Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.
9am - 2pm 11:30am - 8pm          
6:15pm - 8:15pm            

Access

This facility is open to UK students, faculty‚ & staff with UKID. Cooper Drive Veterans Administration employees are eligible for access with departmental identification and employment verification. Spouses and dependents of the UK community are may purchase an annual pool pass membership.

To enter Lancaster Aquatic Center, guest minors must be 48" tall, monitored by an adult, and have a waiver completed by a parent or guardian. 

Waiver

Guest Passes

 

Amenities

  • Free towel service is available during open recreation.
  • Kickboards
  • Pull buoys
  • Suit spinner
  • Day-use lockers are available (may use personal lock)

Contact

Lancaster Aquatic Center Control Desk: 859 257-7940

Parking & Bus Service

A pay lot is located on the corner of Complex and Sports Center Drive. 

Check the UK Parking website for rules pertaining to all university parking lots, UK parking permits, and visitor parking. Parking rules are subject to change without notice. The University CATS bus runs along University Drive, which is a short walk to and from the Johnson Center.

For more information on parking and bus routes/times, please visit UK Transportation Services