Aquatics
Stevens Natatorium boasts an eight lane lap swim pool, a dive well and a hot tub. Swim on your own or participate in a kayak class, game of water basketball or family swim time. We also are proud to host OSU Women's Swim Meets.
Equipment List
| Available for check out at Equipment Issue |
| Aqua Jogging Belt |
| Aqua Jogging Cuffs |
| Fins |
| Available on Pool Deck |
| Adult Spa |
| Diving Board |
| Diving Rings |
| Floating Mats |
| Fun Noodles |
| Hand Buoys |
| Kick Boards |
| Lifejackets |
| Observation Deck with Tables & Chairs |
| Pace Clocks |
| Pull Buoys |
| Single & Double Inflatable Rafts |
| Sun Deck with Lounge Chairs |
| Water Basketballs & Hoop |
Instructional Programs
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
All swim programs are held in Stevens Natatorium in Dixon Recreation Center. Classes are designed to help swimmers enjoy their leisure time and/or workout times while in the water. Lifeguards and instructional staff have the expertise to make your drop-in or instructional time a valuable experience.
Private & Semi Private Swim Lessons
For children and adults. Lessons are designed for participants to learn swimming and aquatic skills. Fees are structured by number of participants. Four 30-minute sessions.
Lifeguard Training
This course is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge necessary to keep patrons of aquatic facilities safe in and around the water. It includes aquatic-specific rescues, First Aid and CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer. Participants must be able to swim 300 yards and complete other swim skills.
Other Instructional Programs
Kayaking - See Adventure Education.
Water Fitness Classes – See Fitness.
Water Safety Instructor – See Safety.
Pool Equipment & Resources
EQUIPMENT AND RESOURCES
Available on-deck toys for kids, kickboards, pull buoys, inner tubes, fun noodles, life vests, etc.
Checkout at the Equipment Issue Desk
Swim fins
Water jog belts
Deep water exercise cuffs
Swim Fit Files
Select your distance and intensity, and choose a ready-made workout from our files. Look for the files on the pool deck near lanes 2 & 3.
Aquatic Guide to Healthy Living Fact Sheets
Review tips, ideas, and hints on different swimming and aquatic techniques such as appropriate goggles, workouts, nutrition, stroke tips, etc. Fact sheets are available on the bulletin board as you enter the pool.
Use Guidelines
USE GUIDELINES
Supervision & Limit Requirements for Family Swim
The following supervision limits and guidelines for family swim time will be strictly enforced:
• Must be accompanied by a participating adult at all times
• If a child is not able to move in the water without feet touching the bottom or needs to wear a life-jacket, the child is considered a non-swimmer. Only three “non-swimmers” per adult and the adult must be in the water within arms reach of the children.
• Only five “swimmers” per adult and the adult must be able to directly observe the children.
• Babies are allowed in the pool with plastic swim diapers.