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About Robson & Lindley Aquatic Center
The Robson & Lindley Aquatic Center at Southern Methodist University is a premier indoor natatorium known for high-level competitive swimming and diving. With a mezzanine seating area accommodating up to 800 spectators and additional occupancy for residents, faculty, and guests, the facility regularly hosts NCAA and AAC-style meets, national championships, and community events. Located on SMU’s campus at 5550 SMU Blvd in Dallas, this venue blends athletic excellence with accessible, friend-of-a-friend service for fans and families. Whether you’re attending a national championship or a campus meet, we’ve got you covered with seating guidance, parking tips, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining to help make your trip smooth and enjoyable.
Note: Public seating charts aren’t published for the center. The known configuration centers on mezzanine seating with a capacity of 800 for spectators. For visitors, SMU provides on-campus visitor parking at the Binkley Parking Center, Moody Parking Center, and temporary/paid options via the SMU Parking & ID Card Services. The center is conveniently near DART Light Rail lines (Orange, Red, Blue) and SMU shuttle service, making it relatively easy to reach without a car. Nearby hotels in the SMU area include The Highland Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton; The Beeman Hotel (Dallas); and Graduate Hotel Dallas, among others. This venue also hosts notable events like U.S. National Diving Championships (1990 Outdoor, 2002) and other high-level competitions in a facility designed for elite performance. For the best experience, consider our affiliate partners for hotels and dining near SMU to secure comfortable accommodations and convenient dining options.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 5550 SMU Blvd, Dallas, TX 75206
- Venue type: Indoor natatorium/aquatics center housing SMU's NCAA/division I swimming and diving programs
- Capacity: Spectator seating for 800 on the mezzanine; Regular occupancy 281 (residents, faculty, and visitors)
- Seating/chart: Public seating charts are not published; seating described as mezzanine with 800 capacity
- Parking: On-campus visitor parking available (Binkley Parking Center, Moody Parking Center; Day/Overflow Lot); temporary permits or paid options via SMU Parking & ID Card Services
- Transit: Within about 0.5 miles of DART Light Rail lines (Orange, Red, Blue) and accessible via SMU shuttle
- Nearby hotels (SMU-area): The Highland Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton; The Beeman Hotel (Dallas); Graduate Hotel Dallas; others nearby
- Notable events hosted: U.S. National Diving Championships (1990 Outdoor; 2002), NCAA/AAC-type meets and community events; facility designed for high-level competition
- Renamed/demolished: No demolition; still known as Robson & Lindley Aquatics Center + Barr-McMillion Natatorium; Holt Hickman Outdoor Pool added