Office of Physical Education, Recreation and Sports

Contacts

Address:
1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
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Website:
opers.ucsc.edu

Phone number:
+1 831-459-2323

Categories:
Establishment   Health   Gym  

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Reviews about Office of Physical Education, Recreation and Sports

• Moses Wolfe

  Feb, 25 2018
  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  Brand-spankin' fresh out the box new renovations make this a perfectly glorious pool in which to swim.
  
  The Hardware:
  New resurfacing of their outdoor 50 meter pool
  Crystal clear waters of perfect temperature
  Deep gutters and sturdy lane ropes (properly tightened) to help decrease the wake
  Standard, but clean locker-room
  
  The Fluff:
  Spectacular setting next to UCSC's East field, with exceptional vistas over town and out to the ocean. You can go for a good workout, than lay on the grass, watching the clouds make Slug mascot shapes as they roll back over the ocean.
  
  The Logistics:
  If you aren't a student, you can swim here by way of joining their excellent Masters team or (according to the website) by purchasing a "Wellness Pass."
  
  I know that gastropods like water, so perhaps it's no surprise that the UCSC Banana Slugs made this the crown jewel of their sports facilities. I'd gladly swim here every day if I lived down here. (Don't worry, no actual slugs in the pool!)

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