Pool Reservations
The Colvin Recreation Center Outdoor Pool is the perfect place to host your next birthday party, staff appreciation event or sports team outing! Two different types of reservations are offered:
- Private reservations provide exclusive use of the pool and deck area for up to 100 attendees. Reservations are available on select Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. during non-operational hours beginning June 8. Entry is allowed 15 minutes prior to the start of the event. All guests attending your party count towards the 100 person limit regardless of if they are swimming or not. There must be one adult present for every eight (8) children. Private reservations are $325.
- A reservation that is held during normal operating hours allows admission for up to 20 guests to the outdoor pool. Reservations start and end times are as scheduled with Department of Wellness reservation staff. Event host will have access to the facility fifteen (15) minutes prior to the scheduled event time for set up and fifteen (15) minutes after the event for cleanup. Guest pass purchase ($6) will be required for each person attending regardless of if they are swimming or not. There must be one adult present for every eight (8) children. Wristbands will be supplied for all attendees to assist staff in easily identifying reservation participants.
- Groups may self-cater their event only with prior approval from Department of Wellness staff. Self-cater is defined as food and beverage brought onto campus by hosts of the party. These items can include any pre-prepared food items and/or beverages. NO ALCOHOL OR GLASS CONTAINERS WILL BE PERMITTED.
- Groups are not allowed to access the pool without prior arrangement/reservation requests being confirmed via email from the Department of Wellness scheduling staff.
- All event hosts are responsible for the event clean up. The event host will be held responsible for any damage or destruction to the facility and/or equipment. The amount charged will be determined by the severity of the repairs or cleaning required.
- Reservations are not confirmed until full payment and completed reservation form are received, and a confirmation email is received by the requestor from DOW reservation staff. If the event is cancelled by the Department of Wellness because of a facility emergency or inclement weather a full refund may be issued, or the event may be rescheduled. No refunds will be issued for events cancelled within seven (7) days of the event.
- Please note that all reservation requests must be received a minimum of 21 days in advance.
More Information
For private reservations, please complete theAquatics Private Reservation Agreement, then visit rec.wellness.okstate.edu to select a date and pay for your reservation. Private reservations are not confirmed until payment is received and a final confirmation is received from Department of Wellness scheduling staff.
For reservation requests during open swim hours, please complete and submit the Aquatics Reservation Agreement. Reservation staff will review the request and reach out within 3 business days of when the request is received.