First occupied for recreation, competition, and physical education classes in September 1954, the Grove City Recreation Pool was home of the Men's Swimming Team until December 1988. During that span 42 All-Americans competed for Grove City including 3 individuals winning 5 Diving National Championships.
The Recreation Pool is now used for physical education classes, recreational swimming, and the occasional Varsity Swimming and Water Polo practice.
Recreation Pool Statistics:
25 yards by 42 feet
Holds 172,000 gallons of water
Spectator seating capacity of 300 people
First Swimming Competition - February 5, 1955
Men - Grove City 58 - Fenn 28
During Championship Swim Meets and Water Polo Tournaments the Recreation Pool is also used as a six lane warm up pool for the competitors.