The Obermiller Pool, named in honor of long-time, successful swimming and diving coach Ray Obermiller who retired in 1995, accommodates both NCAA and Olympic standards. The pool itself is a six-lane 25-yard by six-lane 25-meter pool with two 1-meter and one 3-meter maxi-flex diving boards. Colorado Timing System and Kiefer Advantage II Wave Eater Lane Lines are used for competitions. Grinnell has played host to more than two-dozen Midwest Conference Championships. Fans can enjoy the competition from both elevated, permanent seating and pool deck bleachers.


When school is in session, the pool is open to the college community:

Saturday & Sunday Noon - 9 pm
Monday-Friday 6 am - 9 am, 11 am - 2 pm, 6:30 pm - 9 pm

When school is in session, the pool is open for community/city use:

Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm
Monday-Friday 6am - 8 am, 12 pm -1 pm
Monday-Thursday 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Friday and Saturday 6:30 pm - 9 pm

Changes in pool hours will be posted on the bulletin board near the equipment room when special events close the pool. Break hours may differ from regular hours and will also be posted.

No swimming unless lifeguard is on duty. If for some reason there is no guard on duty, there will be no swimming.

Faculty and staff children will be allowed to use the pool, however, I.D. cards must be presented to use the facilities. An adult must accompany children of faculty and staff under twelve years of age.