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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

Summer Session Hours

Mon- FriVaries
Mon- FriVaries
Sat & Sun   Closed 

 

Summer Hours of Operation

Lancaster Aquatic Center has varied hours during the summer. Please check the weekly schedule for hours or closures.

July 1st - 6th

M - June 30th  T - July 1st  W - July 2 Th- July 3 F - July 4th S/S- July 5-6th 
 

10am-2pm

5:15pm-7:15pm

10am-2pm

5:15pm-7:15pm

10am-2pm

5:15pm-7:15pm

Closed

Closed on 

Weekends

July 7th - 13th

M- July 7 T- July 8 W - July 9 Th - July 10 F - July 11 S/S - July 7-8th

10am-2pm

5:15-7:15pm

10am-2pm

5:15-7:15pm

10am-2pm

5:15-7:15pm

10am-2pm

5:15-7:15pm

10am-2pm

5:15-7:15pm

Closed on

Weekends

July 14-20th

M- July 14 T- July 15 W - July 16 Th - July 17 F - July 18 S/S - July 19-20th

10am-12:45pm

5:15-7:15pm

10am-12:45pm

5:15-7:15pm

10am-12:45pm

5:15-7:15pm

10am-12:45pm

5:15-7:15pm

10am-12:45pm

 

Closed on 

Weekends

July 21-27th

M - July 21 T - July 22  W - July 23 Th - July 24 F- July 25 S/S- July 26-27th

10am-2pm

5:15-7:15pm 

10am-2pm

5:15-7:15pm 

Closed Closed Closed

Closed on 

Weekends

July 28-31st

M- July 28th T - July 29 W - July 30 Th - July 31
Closed Closed Closed Closed

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)
  • Locker Rental

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