Swimming is an excellent full body workout for toning, though some say that it's not the best way to lose weight because it makes you hungry afterward. Davis has several pools where you can get in a good swim workout or just splash around with the kids. Some gyms and training programs partner with the City of Davis or private pools to better serve their members. For example, The Davis Aquatic Masters coordinate workouts at city pools, Davis Athletic Club, and at the UC Davis Schaal Aquatics Center. The UC Davis Swimming and Diving Team and the Davis Aquadarts age group team also works out at Schaal. The AquaStarz Synchronized Swimming Team workouts at city pools. There is also the Swim Club at UC Davis for students and faculty.
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Pools
Also see Pools.
Public Pools
The City of Davis pools are
open seasonally for lap swimming and recreational swimming for a fee.
University Pools
The Hickey Pool on the university campus and the Rec Pool are both open for general lap swimming at specific times, though Hickey Pool has more lanes. UC Davis students can get in either facility for free by showing a student ID card.
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Hickey Pool - heated year-round. Free for students, $7.50/day for general public.
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Rec Pool - free for students, $4.50/day for general public.
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Schaal Aquatics Center - open to ?
Private Pools
Hot Tubs (private)
For more information see Hot Tubs
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Aspen Village — 10 AM to 10 PM (official hours)
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Pepperwood — 10 AM to 10 PM (later if there's no noise involved)
Swim Clubs
Swimming Au Natural
see also Beaches
Lakes
Rivers/Creeks
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Putah Creek near the base of the dam for Lake Barryessa
Businesses
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Fleet Feet Sports specializes in running, but has some swimming stuff.



