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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

859 257-7940

Please see weekly schedule within the page. 

 

September Schedule

Please see below the weekly schedule for Lancaster Aquatic Center.

September 1 - 6

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

September 7 - 13

Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.
10am-2pm 11am-8pm 9am-1:30pm 11am-8pm 9am-1:30pm Closed Closed
6:15pm-8:15pm   6:15pm-8:15pm   6:15pm-8:15pm Closed Closed

September 14 - 20

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

September 21 - 27

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

September 28 - 30

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

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