Bring the kids for year-round fun at the VHAC recreational pool. Our indoor pool sports a water slide, lazy river, water features and a vortex pool for the kids, with 3 lap swim lanes for the more serious swimmer. Having a pool indoors means we can have fun any time, and makes our pool an ideal spot to host birthday swim parties no matter what time of the year your birthday is. From mid-Spring to late Fall, we also have a patio to soak up some sun while the kids play. Don't miss this unique opportunity!
Guests can purchase single day passes for $8 per person (swimmer and non-swimmer), Community Weekend Passes (Friday through Sunday) good for one month, or access the pool as part of your VHAC membership. All purchases, regardless of level, can be accessed through the VHAC Member Services Desk.
For information regarding group rentals, please see our Facility Reservations page or call the Virgil Henson Activities Center Member Services Desk at is (806) 651-2323.
Spring 2026 Recreational Hours
Recreational Swim
| Monday-Friday | 4-8 p.m. |
| Saturday and Sunday | 2-6 p.m. |
Lap Swim Only
| Monday-Friday | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Water Aerobics Only
| Monday, Wednesday, and Friday | 12 p.m.-1 p.m. |
Additional Facility Hours: Hours are subject to change and will be posted in advance when possible
Reservation Rental Prices
Student Organization Prices
| Cost per Hour | Deposit | ||
| Private (Outside of Recreational Swim Hours) | $15 per hour for each staff member | No Charge | |
| Open Recreational | No Charge | No Charge |
Community Prices
| Cost per Hour | Deposit | ||
| Private (Outside of Recreational Swim Hours) | $200 per Hour | $200 | Outside public hours |
| Open Recreational | $8 per Swimmer and Non-Swimmer | No Charge | Within public hours |
To reserve space for your event to the VHAC Swimming Pool, please submit a reservation request:
Participation Agreement
The mission of the West Texas A&M University recreational pool is to provide all patrons with a variety of aquatic activities that are safe and enjoyable for all ages in a clean and wholesome environment. All physical activities offered by Recreational Sports and the VHAC carry various degrees of risk or injury. Participants assume sole responsibility for any and all such risk or injury that may result due to voluntary participation. It is each individual's responsibility to be knowledgeable of his/her own physical condition to participate in any of tde activities.
Recreational Pool Policies
- All users of the swimming pool are required to check-in at the pool office with a valid Buffalo Gold Card or daily pass.
- Cut-offs or swim suits with any kind of buttons are prohibited from entering the pool. All persons using the pool must have on proper swimming attire.
- Cover-ups are limited to white t-shirts only.
- Showers are required before entering the pool.
- Individuals with any type of bandage or tape on their body are prohibited from entering the pool.
- Smoking or vaping will not be permitted in the VHAC or in the pool area.
- Rough play, shoving or general horseplay in the pool or on the deck is prohibited.
- No running or tag games in the pool or on the deck.
- No food, drinks or gum are allowed in the pool except for bottled water.
- Breakable objects are not permitted in the pool area.
- Profane language or any type of behavior annoying to other swimmers is prohibited.
- There will be no visiting or unnecessary talking to lifeguards on duty.
- Teaching, maintenance and safety equipment are off limits! Only instructors, maintenance personnel and lifeguards are to handle this equipment.
- Lifeguards are not allowed to keep items for a person using the pool area.
- Scuba diving is prohibited during regular hours.
- Parents should not allow small children to run free on the deck or be alone in the pool area.
- No dives or flips off the edge of the pool. This applies to the entire pool area.
- Water guns, rafts or large flotation devices are not allowed. Any child wearing a flotation device should be within an arm's distance from a supervising adult. Anyone wearing a flotation device of any type will not be permitted to use the slide.
- Children still in diapers MUST wear swim diapers.
- The VHAC recommends that children or anyone that may not be a strong swimmer report this to the lifeguards. Children should always have a parent or guardian's supervision.
- Anyone using the slide must be 42 inches tall.
- At the first sign of lightning or thunder the pool patio will close and then re-open approximately 30 minutes after the lightning has passed.