Dedman Pool

Managed and supervised by the 黑料老司机Campus Recreation Aquatics program, the Dedman Center indoor pool is a 25-yard, 5 lane lap pool for recreational or fitness swimming and a shallow area for exercise or play. The average water temperature is 82-83 degrees (F) all year with direct access to locker rooms and adjacent to the exterior tanning pool.

Use of the pool occurs during specific hours of operation and supervised by certified lifeguards.

Information regarding swim lessons and other Aquatics programs and classes will be viewable on the Aquatics program webpage.

Pool Hours

December 14th - 20th

Saturday and Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

  • Children who are not potty trained must wear a swim diaper in the water
  •  An adult must accompany children under the age of 16. Children under 4’0” must have an adult in the water within arms-reach of them.
  • No person may conduct any personal aquatic activity classes without written permission from the Director of Recreational Sports or the Assistant Director of Operations/Aquatics.
  • Dunking or hanging on the basketball rim or volleyball nets is not allowed.
  • Participants may not enter the pool until a lifeguard is present.
  • Lifeguards will make final decisions concerning the safety of all participants in the pool area.
  • No glass of any kind is permitted
  • Running, rough play, intoxication, and profanity is prohibited
  • Swimsuits are required. No cut-offs, gym shorts, or other attire is allowed. Changing clothes on deck is prohibited

  • Choose an appropriate lane for the speed at which you will be swimming.
  • Lane 1 is fastest and speed decreases to Lane 5, the slowest.
  • Always swim on the right side of the lane, in a counter-clockwise fashion, unless all members of a lane decide to split the lane.
  • When passing, notify swimmer with a tap on the foot and pass on their left.
  • If you are continually passing or being passed, move into the next appropriate lane.  Please observe proper lane speeds.

  • Pool may be temporarily closed until appropriate staffing can be met.
  • Lightening will result in temporary clearing or closure of the exterior pool for a duration minimum of 30 minutes after last indication.
  • Chemical imbalance below or exceeding recommended levels.
  • Pool conditions determined to by unhygienic or a safety concern.
  • Power outage.
  • University or Dedman Center Operations initiates Evacuation, Shelter in Place, or Lockdown protocols.

Please stop by the Dedman Center for more information or contact our Aquatics Staff at 214-768-9916 or amlara@smu.edu