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Boyden | Totman | Pool Hours | Pool Policies | Boyden Map | Totman Map

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1st floor

Enter through men's and women's locker room, mandatory shower, no food or beverages,
25 yards length, 4 feet at the shallow end, 12.5 feet at the deep end, water temperature 78-80 F


Photo of Boyden Pool

 

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1st floor

Enter through men's and women's locker room, mandatory shower, no food or beverages,
25 yards length, 4 feet at the shallow end, 12.5 feet at the deep end, water temperature 78-80 F


Photo of Totman Pool

Pool Policies

  • Lifeguard instructions must be promptly obeyed and followed.
  • Patrons must present proper ID (Patron UCard with recreation privileges or guest pass) to use the pools.
  • Swim Wear -- Proper swimwear/bathing suit is required. Shorts, cut-offs and leotards are PROHIBITED. Swim caps are optional.
  • Each participant must take a cleansing shower before entering pools. Participants with skin diseases, inflamed eyes, discharges from the nose or ears or any communicable disease are PROHIBITED from entering pools.
  • Follow proper procedures for pool use (i.e. running on the pool deck is not permitted).
  • Any person in a condition deemed unsafe for the pool activities will be asked to leave the pool area.
  • Balls, fins, masks, snorkels, etc. are not permitted during recreation hours. 
  • Use of diving boards or starting blocks is not permitted during recreation hours.
  • Glass containers and glass objects are not permitted in pool areas.
  • Patrons must be at least age 6 to use the pools. Patrons age 6-17 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult (age 18+) sponsor with recreation membership or guest pass.

Family Swim

See recreation schedule for family swim times. The following policies are in effect:

  • Each family member must have a valid UCard with recreation membership. Recreation membership can be purchased at Member Services in the Recreation Center.
  • Patrons must be at least age 6 to use the pools. Patrons age 6-17 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult (age 18+) sponsor with recreation membership or guest pass.
  • All swimmers must adhere to pool rules.
  • Swimmers with beginning skills must remain in the shallow end of pool.
  • UMass students, faculty and staff are permitted to use pools during family swim time.

Disabled Swim at Totman

Disabled swimmers are given preference in lanes 1, 2, and 3 during posted swim times.

These policies are to ensure the safety of all participants.
Failure to comply
with these policies and with the lifeguard’s
request may result in loss of privileges to use the pool.