Lap Swimming in Utah Valley: Every Indoor Public Pool

Things to Do October 20, 2026 10 min read ✓ Updated October 20, 2026

Elly Giordano Contributing Writer, Provo.com How we make Provo.com

The best lap pool in Utah Valley is not at a university. It is in Orem, inside a city fitness center attached to a high school, and it is 50 meters long. The rest of the county's public indoor lanes are in five other city recreation centers, each 25 yards or so, each closed on Sunday, each with its own crowd pattern.

This guide is for swimmers: where the lanes are, when you can get one, what a drop-in swim costs, and the catches. For splash pads, waterparks, the lake and swim lessons, see where to swim in Utah Valley. Prices and hours are as each city listed them in October 2026.

The pools at a glance

Pool	Address	Lap pool	Adult day pass
Orem Family Fitness Center	575 W Center St, Orem	50 m	$6.50
Provo Recreation Center	320 W 500 N, Provo	25 yd x 25 m, 10 lanes	$7
Clyde Recreation Center	717 S 1200 W, Springville	Competition pool, up to 11 lanes	$6.50
Lehi Legacy Center	123 N Center St, Lehi	Lap pool	$6
American Fork Fitness Center	454 N Center St, American Fork	Competition pool, bubbled in winter	$6
Spanish Fork FitCity Center	980 S Main St, Spanish Fork	Competition pool	$7

Sunday: all six list Sunday as closed.

Orem Family Fitness Center: the 50-meter pool

Pool: Orem's site lists a 50m lap pool and a newly updated leisure pool, available year-round.
Hours: fitness center, leisure pool and lap pool all listed 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The lap pool links to a pool calendar for lane availability.
Day pass: adult (14 to 59) $6.50; child (3 to 13) $5.50; senior (60+) $5.50; infants free.
Memberships: resident adult $275 a year or $27 a month by automatic payment; non-resident adult $335 or $37. A student rate exists for anyone with current proof of enrollment ($220 a year resident, $275 non-resident).
Programs for adult swimmers: Orem lists Swim Fit, a structured adult lap-swimming workout program, and a Swim Club, described as a social, coached setting for consistent non-competitive swimming.

A long-course pool changes how a workout feels: fewer walls, longer sets. If you train for triathlon or open water, this is the one to know. Orem's leisure pool toys run at 3 p.m. on weekdays and noon on Saturday, which tells you when the family crowd arrives.

Provo Recreation Center: ten lanes and a lap-lane PDF

Pool: the competition pool is 25 yards by 25 meters, with 10 lap lanes, starting blocks and spectator seating, per Provo's aquatics page. The facility also has a deep water pool (13 feet 6 inches) with a climbing wall and dive platform, a leisure pool and an outdoor summer complex.
Hours: competition pool 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Crowds: Provo says weekday high-peak times are roughly 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6:30 p.m., when public lap swimmers, swim teams, classes and groups are asked to share lanes.
Schedule: the city posts a Competition Pool Schedule, which doubles as the Daily Lap Lane Schedule, as a PDF linked from its Recreation Center page.
Day pass: adult (18 to 59) $7, youth and senior $6, the same for residents and non-residents.
Memberships: resident adult $313 a year or $35 month-to-month; non-resident $390 or $43; students get 20 percent off.

The full building guide, with the rules that catch first-time visitors, is our Provo Recreation Center guide.

Clyde Recreation Center, Springville: the most lanes in the south

Hours: competition pool open swim 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, per Springville's pools page. The city's FAQ separately says pools open with the facility at 5 a.m.
Lanes: the posted lap lane schedule shows 11 lanes at many times, including weekday mornings, dropping to 5 lanes during blocks set aside for the Seals swim team (weekdays 4:30 to 6 p.m.) and water polo (Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 3 to 4:30 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m.). That schedule was posted for August 20 to October 4; check the current one.
Day pass: adult $6.50, youth and senior $5.50.
Memberships: resident individual $294 a year; non-resident $378.

Clyde also has an activity pool with slides and a spa, and an outdoor pool in season. Springville's FAQ says 9 laps of the indoor track equal a mile, if you want to add a dry workout.

Lehi Legacy Center: early and late hours are for members

Hours: Lehi's 2026-27 pricing sheet lists public hours of 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and extended hours of 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. for pass holders. Daily admission does not include the extended hours. (Google's listing in October 2026 showed 9 a.m. opening on weekdays, a small conflict; trust the city's sheet and call if it matters.)
Lap swimming: the city's lap pool page lists member-only lap swimming Monday to Saturday starting at 5 a.m. and again from 9 to 10:50 p.m. The page reads "5 AM to 8 PM" for the morning window, which conflicts with the 8 a.m. public opening and is probably a typo for 8 a.m.; ask the front desk. Lehi also says member-only hours are for people conditioning, not for play.
Meet closures: Lehi posts high school swim meet closures for the lap pool through the school year, including October 31 (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.), November 13 and 18 (1 to 7 p.m.), December 12 (8 a.m. to noon) and December 15 (1 to 7 p.m.), with more in January.
Day pass: adult $6, youth $6, child and senior $5. Pricing effective August 5, 2026.
Membership: Lehi resident adult $30 a month or $305 a year; non-resident $49 or $505, plus a $30 enrollment fee. Water aerobics classes are included.

American Fork Fitness Center: the bubble

Pool: American Fork says its competition pool and hot tub are outdoors in summer and enclosed in a bubble in colder months, so they can be used year-round. The leisure pool was listed closed until May 2026.
Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday. The city also posts a lap lane schedule (school year and summer versions) through its weekly master calendar.
Water temperature: American Fork publishes current pool temperatures; on October 19, 2026 the competition pool read 82.8 degrees and the hot tub 102.2.
Day pass: adult $6, youth (4 to 17) $5, senior $4; a 20-visit adult punch card costs $125 for residents.
Programs: a Master Swim Class and water polo drop-ins are listed for adults.

Spanish Fork FitCity Center: the newest

Spanish Fork opened the FitCity Center in December 2025, a 136,000-square-foot, $75 million building, the Daily Herald reported. Its indoor aquatics include a competition pool, a leisure pool, a lazy river, a waterslide and a diving area; outdoors there is a seasonal leisure pool area.

Hours: Google listed 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday, closed Sunday, in October 2026.
Day rate: adult (18 to 59) $7; youth and 60-plus $6.
Memberships: resident adult $295 a year or $30 a month; non-resident $370 or $36. All memberships auto-renew and are non-refundable, so start monthly if unsure.

Spanish Fork had not published a lap lane schedule on its registration site when we checked. Call 801-804-4646 on weekdays.

The university pools

BYU. The Richards Building has an instruction pool and a competition pool, but BYU limits access to eligible students, faculty, staff, spouses, dependents and sponsored guests with a BYU facilities membership. Lane reservations are not available, circle swimming is expected when busy, swim attire must meet BYU's policy (women's suits must cover the midriff), and the pools are closed Sundays. Guests need a sponsoring member and a guest pass from Membership Services.

UVU. We found no pool listed for UVU's Student Life and Wellness Center and no public lap swim program in October 2026. Earlier Provo.com guides have mentioned a UVU pool; we could not confirm one, so swimmers in Orem should plan on the Orem Family Fitness Center.

Private gyms with pools

Some VASA Fitness clubs in the county have pools, and VASA's clubs open on Sundays (7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at most Utah County clubs in Google's October 2026 listings; the Provo club showed Sunday closed). Pools are not at every location, so check the specific club. For the full gym comparison, see every gym in Utah Valley, compared.

Choosing a pool

Long-course training: Orem, the only 50-meter pool in this list.
Most lanes at odd hours: Clyde in Springville, with 11 lanes outside team blocks.
Downtown Provo and the biggest program: the Provo Rec Center; read the lap-lane PDF before you go.
North county early birds: Lehi, if you buy a pass for the 5 a.m. member hours, or American Fork, which opens to day users at 5 a.m. on weekdays.
Residency pays. Every city charges non-residents more for memberships. Day passes are mostly flat.

Want coaching instead of laps? Our swim teams and swim clubs guide covers masters and club options, and swim lessons covers learning. If a pool is part of rehab after an injury, our physical therapy guide explains how to start PT without a referral. Winter runners can pair a swim with an indoor track; see indoor tracks and winter running.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a 50-meter pool in Utah Valley?

Yes. Orem's Family Fitness Center, at 575 West Center Street, lists a 50-meter lap pool. It is open Monday through Saturday from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., and adult daily admission was $6.50 as listed in October 2026.

Where can I swim laps on Sunday in Utah County?

Not at a city pool. Every city recreation center in this guide lists Sunday as closed, and BYU's pools close on Sunday too. Some private gyms with pools open on Sundays; check the individual club's hours.

Can the public swim at BYU?

Not as walk-ins. BYU says access to the Richards Building pools is for eligible BYU students, faculty, staff, spouses, dependents and sponsored guests with the right membership or pass. Guests must be sponsored by an eligible member.

Does UVU have a pool?

We found no pool listed for UVU's Student Life and Wellness Center, and no public lap swim program at UVU, in October 2026.

How much does lap swimming cost at the Provo Rec Center?

Provo's fee page lists daily admission at $7 for adults 18 to 59 and $6 for youth and seniors, the same for residents and non-residents. Memberships are cheaper per visit for regular swimmers and cost less for Provo residents.

When is the Provo Rec Center competition pool least crowded?

Provo says weekday peak times are roughly 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6:30 p.m., when lap swimmers, swim teams and classes are asked to share lanes. The city posts a daily lap lane schedule as a PDF.

Is the American Fork pool indoors?

Partly, by season. American Fork says its competition pool and hot tub are outdoors in summer and enclosed in a bubble during colder months so they can be used year-round. The leisure pool was listed as closed until May 2026.

Do I need a membership to swim laps at the Lehi Legacy Center?

For the extended early-morning and late-evening hours, yes. Lehi says daily admission covers the 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. public hours, while pass holders get extended hours from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., and its lap pool page lists member-only lap swimming windows.

Sources

The facts in this guide were checked against these sources. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the source before you go. How we make Provo.com.

Recreation Center, Provo City. Checked October 20, 2026.
Provo City: Aquatics, Provo City. Checked October 20, 2026.
Fees & Memberships, Provo Recreation Center, Provo City. Checked October 20, 2026.
Orem Family Fitness Center, Orem City. Checked October 20, 2026.
Orem City: Orem Aquatics, Orem City. Checked October 20, 2026.
Legacy Center Membership 2026-2027, Lehi City. Checked October 20, 2026.
Lap Pool, Legacy Center, Lehi City. Checked October 20, 2026.
Admission & Membership Rates, American Fork City. Checked October 20, 2026.
Hours of Operation, American Fork City. Checked October 20, 2026.
American Fork City: Aquatics, American Fork City. Checked October 20, 2026.
Clyde Recreation Center Pricing, Springville City. Checked October 20, 2026.
Clyde Recreation Center Pools, Springville City. Checked October 20, 2026.
Clyde Recreation Center FAQ, Springville City. Checked October 20, 2026.
FitCity Center Pricing, Spanish Fork City. Checked October 20, 2026.
BYU Student Wellness: Pools, BYU Student Wellness. Checked October 20, 2026.
Spanish Fork's new 136,000-square-foot recreation center opens, Daily Herald. Checked October 20, 2026.
Google Places business listings (addresses and hours), Google. Checked October 20, 2026.

Elly Giordano

Contributing Writer

Elly Giordano is a contributing writer at Provo.com covering outdoor recreation, health and wellness, and Utah Valley's growing food and drink scene. She is an avid hiker and trail runner who knows the Wasatch foothills well, and she reads and reviews every guide on her beat before it is published. When she's not on the trails, she's on the volleyball court, where she plays setter for her college team.

Indoor Pools and Lap Swimming in Utah Valley: Every Public Lane, Its Hours, Its Price, and When It Is Crowded