If a school has a swimming team, what time of day would they practice? Would the pool otherwise be open to students? I ask because I’ve been advised because my ECs are non-sports to take up a recreational sport. Due to my physique and fitness level, I’d probably swim for exercise (I’m a competent swimmer)
Depends on the school. Also, if they have a water polo team, that is another block of time where the pool is unavailable.
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A recreational sport isn’t a necessary EC or more desired than any other EC, if that is what someone told you.
Participate in ECs that you like, not for what you think a college wants. Of course if you want to swim for the health benefits that’s great.
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This is an easy question to get answered. Call the swim center at any college you are curious about-- the person at the desk who answers the phone can tell you how it works. There are some colleges with TWO pools- one always available for laps and training, one only available for laps when a team isn’t using it. But there will be a schedule sitting there and someone can read it off to you. There’s a college near me which had terrible town/gown relationships until they opened the lap pool to the general public (with a schedule posted online). Amazing how quickly that calmed the tension!!!
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Yeah, the person framed physical activity as good for physical/mental health. Something I WHOLEHEARTEDLY agree with. 
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Found contact info for pool director at school of interest. Sent quick message.
He got back to me. He’s hoping they can return to normal availability this fall. 
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