About Aquatics

Winter 2025 Natatorium Hours of Operation:

  • Open Daily: Noon - 4 p.m.

Modified Hours:

  • January 23 - January 26 (MWC Team Training): Closed

The Natatorium

Our natatorium offers two heated pools, a hot tub, a sauna, a deck shower, and fully equipped locker rooms. It is a beautifully lit space that serves as a central area for physical activity and socializing at the MWC. On the pool deck, a wide range of swim accessories such as noodles, kickboards, water weights, and pull buoys are available for use.

Lap Pool: 

Our Lap Pool is designed for serious lap swimmers and has 6 lanes with a depth of 7-10 feet. It is maintained at a comfortable 79 degrees and has an accessible entrance. The length of the lap pool is 25 meters for those who want to track their distance.

Activity Pool:

Kept at 85 degrees, our activity pool is suitable for recreational swimmers, professional pool loungers, swim lessons, and Aqua Zumba classes. It is 0-4 feet deep and has an accessible entrance.

Hot Tub (Spa):

Our 24-person hot tub is maintained at an average of 101 degrees and features various adjustable jets. To ensure everyone's safety and health, we kindly request that you limit your time in the hot tub to 30 minutes or less.

Sauna: 

This sauna comfortably accommodates ten people. For safety and health reasons, we ask all participants to limit their time in the sauna to 15-20 minutes.

Events & Activities

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Hot Tub Social from 6 P.M. - 7 P.M. (Free)

  • September 17, 2024: Hot Tub Social - Bingo Night 
  • November 19, 2024: Hot Tub Social - Trivia Night 

Dive-in Movie from 7 P.M. - 9 P.M. (Free)

  • September 12, 2024: "Happy Gilmore" 
  • October 16, 2024: "Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)" 
  • November 14, 2024: "Home Alone" 

Floating Pumpkin Patch & Carving Contest from 6 P.M. - 9 P.M. (Free)

  • October 29, 2024: Floating Pumpkin Patch & Carving Contest

Swim Lessons (options) 

  • Learn to Swim "Free Group Lesson" 
  • Group Swim Lessons (1:3) - 4 weeks of 30-minute  
  • Private Swim Lessons (1:1) - 4 weeks of 40-minute  

 

For any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact our Aquatics Student Managers at aquatics@mail.sfsu.edu or our Aquatics & Safety Coordinator, Ben Forchini, at forchini@sfsu.edu.