About Gretsa University Swimming Pool & Gymnasium
Gretsa University Swimming Pool & Gymnasium is auniversity sports facilityon the grounds of Gretsa University Hostels, Garissa Road,Thika,Kenya. Rated4 out of 5 based on 35 Google reviews, it serves the university community and local members alike.
Thikais a major industrial and commercial town in Kiambu County, located approximately 45 km northeast of Nairobi along the Thika Superhighway. With a population of approximately 250,000, Thika is one of Kenya's most significant manufacturing centres, known for the Del Monte pineapple processing plant and a range of processing industries. The town has grown as a residential overspill for Nairobi commuters, with good road and rail connections to the capital.
Gretsa University is one of Kenya's private universities, offering programmes in business, social sciences, and technology. The associatedswimming pool and gymnasiumoffer fitness and recreational facilities for the student community.University swimming pools and gymnasia in Kenya serve a dual purpose -- providing structured aquatic sports coaching and fitness training for students while offering community access that supports wider public benefit.
Swimming training in Kenya has grown in importance as the country seeks to develop competitive swimmers for national and international competition. The combination of aswimming pooland gymnasium at Gretsa University creates an integrated sports facility where students can develop both aquatic and general fitness skills. The facility is open seven days a week from 09:00 to 16:30.
Location
Gretsa University Swimming Pool & Gymnasium is at Gretsa University Hostels, Garissa Road, Thika, Kiambu County, Kenya. The plus code is W3XV+2W Thika. Open daily 09:00-16:30. Use the map above to get directions.
Opening Hours
| Day | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | 09:00 | 16:30 |
| Mon | 09:00 | 16:30 |
| Tue | 09:00 | 16:30 |
| Wed | 09:00 | 16:30 |
| Thu | 09:00 | 16:30 |
| Fri | 09:00 | 16:30 |
| Sat | 09:00 | 16:30 |