The Aquatic Center swimming pool is handicap accessible and designed to permit maximum use for lap swimming, water fitness programs swimming lessons, and leisure. The 9,000-square-foot facility is 37 x 75 feet and provides a six-lane lap pool with depths ranging from four feet to six feet three inches. Water temperature is maintained between 83-84 degrees.
Aquatics Center Calendar and Hours
Membership and Access
Current Penn State Student
- Free with Penn State ID
Penn State Harrisburg Faculty, Staff, or Retiree
- Free with Penn State ID
Community Members
| Membership Type | Per Semester | Purchased in 2nd Month | Purchased in 3rd Month | Purchased in 4th Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (ages 18–59) | $80.00 | $64.00 | $53.00 | $26.00 |
| Senior (aged 60+) | $48.00 | $39.00 | $33.00 | $23.00 |
A fee of $5.00 will be charged to replace lost membership cards.
Semesters:
- September – December
- January – April
- May – August
Passes and Gift Certificates
Guest Swim Pass
$5.00
Guest swim passes may be purchased and used by one adult or child when accompanied by a valid Penn State Harrisburg faculty/staff/retiree, Penn State student and/or Aquatics Center member. The sponsoring individual will be responsible for their accompanied guest at all times while using the facility (children must be supervised at all times). Please see specific posted hours for children.
Gift Certificates Available
Gift certificates make a wonderful gift! Contact Erin at [email protected] for more information.
Parking On Campus
All vehicles parked on the Penn State Harrisburg campus must display a current vehicle registration permit.
A fee of $2/day or $40/year is charged for parking on campus. Yearly Affiliate Parking Permits may be purchased at the Parking Permit Office. For information, call 717-948-6006.
Open and Lap Swim
Open/Lap — Four lanes are available for lap swimming and a two lane area is open for water walking, exercising, therapy, and recreational swimming. During this time and to insure all patrons have the opportunity to swim, a circle swim system will be required.
Recreational Lap / Open Swim — A minimum of 3 lanes will be available for circle swim, and 3 lanes will be open for water walking exercises, therapy, and recreational swimming for children.
Please see current pool schedule for more information.
Locker Room Facilities
Lockers and locks may be reserved by students enrolled in Kinesiology classes. Community members may use lockers on a daily basis only and must provide their own lock. Children under the age of 5 may accompany a parent of the opposite gender into their locker room. Children 5 and up must use their appropriate gender locker room or make use of the single restroom on the pool deck.
Kinesiology Classes
Current Penn State students should see Class Search within LionPATH for class information.