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Rec and Aquatic Centers Closed for Winter Break

The Campus Recreation & Aquatic Centers are CLOSED until Monday, January 5.
New things are coming in 2026! Stay tuned to social media for more info!
We’ll see you on January 5!

Aquatics Center

The Tarleton State Aquatics Staff.

Please read our pool rules and policies before visiting our facilities.

Outdoor

  • 62,000-gallon outdoor leisure pool
  • Outdoor Pool that includes cabanas and a tanning area. Outdoor pool activities include water basketball and water volleyball.
Outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and a person walking in the water.
Indoor swimming pool at Tarleton State University with swimmers in lanes.

Indoor

  • 168,000-gallon indoor lap pool
  • Indoor pool can accommodate up to 8 lanes, each 25 yards in length
Swim Lessons
Locker Rental/Towel Service

Pool Rules

The head guard on shift has final say in all matters.

  • Both pool decks must remain cleared in case of emergency. Bulky Items or equipment placed on the pool deck are prohibited.
  • Any person age 17 or under must be accompanied by an adult per Tarleton Rec.
  • Diving platforms are only for diving. No hanging on diving platforms.
  • Any person under the influence of alcohol or drugs are prohibited from entering.
  • No running.
  • No food in or near the pool.
  • Do not move the furniture.
  • No large floats/tubes.
  • Changing/disposing diapers around pool areas is strictly prohibited. Diaper changes are restricted to changing stations in the locker rooms
  • The head guard on shift has the right to deny service or prohibit any pool equipment that they feel does not align with facility rules and/or makes it unsafe for themselves or patrons.
  • Alcohol and tobacco products are prohibited
  • No drinks other than water allowed in or near the pool
  • No hanging on lane dividers or handrails
  • Any person with open lesions or wounds are prohibited from entering the pool
  • Respect other swimmers.
  • No PDA.
  • Only swimsuits in the pool. No athletic shorts.
  • All swimmers must be able to swim without and aid in deep water, and could be subject to a swim test. Life jackets may be required on lifeguards discretion. ONLY U.S Coast Guard approved lifejackets are permitted.

Dress Code

Prohibited For Pool Use

  • Leggings
  • Jeans
  • Skirts
  • Leotards
  • Brazil/French Cut, thong-style, or any revealing swimwear & undergarments
  • Street clothes of any kind
  • Any baggy or loose-fitting clothing

Other Rules

  • No undergarments besides pool appropriate sports bras.
  • Upon leaving the Aquatic Center to enter the Recreation Center you must have on shoes, shirts and shorts before entering.
  • Please dry off completely before entering the Recreation Center.

Facility Rentals

Facility Rentals are available for student groups, summer camps, and more! All requests for space must be submitted 2 weeks in advance. For rental information and pricing, contact campusrec@tarleton.edu or 254-459-5382

*Note that Aquatic facility rentals can only take place during Aquatics’ closed hours.