Lancaster Aquatic Center has varied hours during the summer. Please check the weekly schedule for hours or closures.
Lancaster Aquatic Center
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- Fri | Varies |
| Mon- Fri | Varies |
| Sat & Sun | Closed |
Summer Hours of Operation
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.
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