Stony Brook University Swimming Pool
Located in the east end of the complex, the swimming pool is home to the Stony Brook Seawolves swimming team. Free swim for Stony Brook students is also allowed at certain periods of the week. Others are also allowed to use the pool for a fee at designated times. The Swimming pool will be fully renovated throughout the 2012-13 academic year
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