Pool Facts: Yates Field House: Campus Recreation Center

History of our pool

McCarthy pool was named for Albert G. McCarthy III.  Mr. McCarthy, a lawyer and real estate developer was executive director of the Loyola Foundation for Catholic Charities from 1975 to 2007.  During his tenure the organization gave away more than $40 million to 5,000 Catholic missionaires. Mr. Mcarthy passed away in August of 2007. 

Main Pool

• Length:  25 yards
• Depth:  3 1/2 feet - 5 feet
• Lanes:   8
• Temperature:  Between 80-82 degrees

Diving Well

• Depth:   13 feet in the middle
• Temperature:  Between 80-82 degrees
• 1 one meter diving board
• 1  three meter diving board
• Diving boards only open at posted times

Pool Distances

1 length =25 yards (wall to wall)
2 lengths = 50 yards (one lap)
1/4 mile = about 500 yards = 20 lengths =10 laps
1/2 mile = 800 yards = 32 lengths =16 laps
1 mile = 1700 yards = 68 lengths = 34 laps

Other Useful Information:

• The entire pool is closed from 3:15-5:30pm Monday-Friday, September - February for varsity swimming and diving practice.
• The lifeguards are in charge of the safety of the pool.  Please see them if you have a question or problem. 
• Any patron who wishes to bring more than five guests in to use the pool (birthday parties etc.) should contact the Director of Aquatics, Bethany Bower at (202) 687-2407.
• Please make sure to check out the pool rules before your first visit.