Anonymous
I swam here on a weekday, arriving about 5:30 AM. The facility opens at 4 AM and I wish I had gotten up early when, as I understand it from staff, there are fewer swimmers.
Reservations are taken in 30-minute blocks for lap swimming. The pool has three lanes, and each lane has an A and B side. You can reserve half of a lane three times in a row for a 90-minute swim. I wasn’t aware of that but, when I arrived, staff told me there was a 30-minute spot available for me, and after my 30 minutes were up, there was a chance someone wouldn't show up for a reservation and I could keep swimming. This might mean I would need to shift to another lane.
It all worked out for me; the swimmers and staff were very friendly and good natured towards a newbie. Still, next time I'll make sure I have reservations. I'll also try to get there at 4 AM.
One more note: Bring your own towel.
Reservations are taken in 30-minute blocks for lap swimming. The pool has three lanes, and each lane has an A and B side. You can reserve half of a lane three times in a row for a 90-minute swim. I wasn’t aware of that but, when I arrived, staff told me there was a 30-minute spot available for me, and after my 30 minutes were up, there was a chance someone wouldn't show up for a reservation and I could keep swimming. This might mean I would need to shift to another lane.
It all worked out for me; the swimmers and staff were very friendly and good natured towards a newbie. Still, next time I'll make sure I have reservations. I'll also try to get there at 4 AM.
One more note: Bring your own towel.