FALL HOURS
Registration Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Upcoming adjustments to hours:
Friday, Sept. 22:
CLOSING at 12:45 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 13:
CLOSING at 12:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 31:
CLOSING at 12:45 p.m.
No water fitness evening of 10/31
Lap Swimming Hours
Mon.-Fri.: 6:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
and 3:45 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1-5 p.m.
Zero Depth & Children's Area
Monday-Friday: CLOSED
Saturday-Sunday: 1-5 p.m.
Warm Water Workouts
Mon.-Fri.: 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Waterslide
Monday-Friday: CLOSED
Saturday-Sunday: 1-5 p.m.
Diving Area
Monday-Friday: CLOSED
Saturday-Sunday: 1-5 p.m.
Water areas close 15 minutes before the building closes. Waterslides and Diving areas close 30 minutes before the building closes. Some areas of the facility may be reserved for swimming instruction and fitness classes in both the competition center and the family pool during the day. Scheduled competitive events may temporarily close the competition center.
Located at 4706 Overland Drive, the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Indoor Aquatic Center is a community-supported, $9 million family aquatic center. The Indoor Aquatic Center’s pools hold 850,000-gallons of water and feature a 10 lane, 50-meter competition pool with diving well and underwater classroom; a separate family pool with zero-depth entry, water slide and interactive children’s play features; meeting rooms; shower/locker rooms and a café-style concession area. This facility is also the home of the Lawrence Parks & Recreation Aquatics Division.
Both pools are heated and offer a high level of satisfaction year-round with the temperature of water set at approximately 82° in the competition pool and 87° on the family side.
Locker rooms and all pools are fully accessible by both ramp entry and lift. Submersible wheelchairs are available.
Rental Information
Rentals for business meetings in the Tom Wilkerson Room are available.
Call (785) 832-SWIM (7946) for more information.
Safety Concerns
Aquatic facilities follow strict guidelines involving lightning safety. Staff use lightning detection systems, visual identification and support from the National Weather Service in Topeka to maintain swimmer safety. When lightning is detected within 0-3 miles, ALL swimmers must exit the water and take shelter at all swim locations including the Indoor Aquatic Center. Safety prompts and instruction are given by the lifeguard staff.