Aquatics
Lancaster Aquatic Center opened in 1989 and is located adjacent to the Johnson Center. The center offers American Red Cross certifications such as first aid or lifeguarding, opportunities to take swim lessons, and has open rec swim times.
Air Temperature: 78° Water Temperature: 81°
For additional questions please email uky.lgi@gmail.com
See Locations page for updates about temporary closures.
Location
Lancaster Aquatic Center
416 Complex Dr. Lexington KY 40506
Hours of Operation
Spring Rec Swim Hours
Varies during summer
Summer Adjusted Hours
Aquatic Certifications
Course Offerings
Certification Courses are open to UK students, faculty, staff, and the general public. Some courses are a Blended Learning format. Participants will receive a link for the course work which must be completed prior to the first day of the course.
Call 859-257-7940 with questions or to register a dependent/non-UK participant. (Participants must be 15 years or older.)
- Lifeguarding
- Lifeguard Recertification
- Lifeguard Instructor
- Water Safety Instructor
- First Aid/CPR/AED
Wildcat lifeguard in training
Swim Lessons
Schedule Lessons Here
Private or semi-private, 30-minute, swim lessons provided by American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors
Lessons are open to UK student, faculty, and staff (and their family).
For questions, call 859-257-7940.
