Built in 1967, this facility has the capacity to be either 2 short-course pools (25 meters and 25 yards, 12 lanes) or 1 long course pool (50 meters, 6 lanes) and is home to a large recreational population as well as the University's various club and varsity sports teams. The Sheerr Pool is equipped with a stair entrance at the shallow end, a handi-accessible chair, and an on-deck dry sauna and shower. The pool temperature is kept around 78-80 degrees. Lanes in the Sheerr Pool are designated for slow, medium, and fast-paced swimmers. Circle swimming is expected when there are three or more people sharing a lane. Today, Sheerr Pool is home to the Penn men's and women's swimming and diving teams.
 

QUICK FACTS

Address	3701 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
Facility Administrator	Matt Livziey Assistant Director of Aquatics and Adventure mlivziey@upenn.edu
Opened	1967