Regular Hours of Operation
These hours are effective on the first day of classes for each semester and end with the last day of classes. Fluctuations for special events, breaks, and holidays are posted separately.
RECREATION CENTER
Monday to Thursday: 6 am – Midnight
Friday: 6 am-10 pm
Saturday: 10 am-10 pm
Sunday: 10 am-Midnight
SWIMMING POOL
Monday & Wednesday: Noon-3 pm and 8:30 pm-10 pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 12:30 pm-2:30 pm and 8:30 pm-10 pm
Friday & Sunday: Noon-3 pm
If you wish to request assistance, support, and/or accommodations for a disability-related need, please call 610-330-5770 or write to recreation@lafayette.edu as far in advance as possible. We may be unable to provide some types of accommodations if requests are received fewer than three business days before planned participation.
Fall Break 2024
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10th THROUGH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15th
Patrons must present a valid Lafayette ID or Facility Access Pass whenever they wish to use the recreation facilities. Please note that our entry doors lock 20 minutes before the building closes.
Recreation and Fitness Center
- Thursday- Early close at 10 p.m.
- Friday- Early close at 6 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday – CLOSED
- Monday- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday- Noon to 8 p.m.
Swimming Pool
- Saturday through Tuesday- CLOSED
If you wish to request assistance, support, and/or accommodations for a disability-related need, please call 610-330-5770 or write to recreation@lafayette.edu as far in advance as possible. We may be unable to provide some types of accommodations if requests are received fewer than three business days before planned participation.
Thanksgiving 2024
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25th THROUGH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1st
Patrons must present a valid Lafayette ID or Facility Access Pass whenever they wish to use the recreation facilities. Please note that our entry doors lock 20 minutes prior to building close time.
Recreation and Fitness Center
- Monday -Early close at 10 p.m.
- Tuesday- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday-10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Thursday through Saturday-CLOSED
- Sunday- 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Swimming Pool
- Tuesday through Sunday-CLOSED
If you wish to request assistance, support, and/or accommodations for a disability-related need, please call 610-330-5770 or write to recreation@lafayette.edu as far in advance as possible. We may be unable to provide some types of accommodations if requests are received fewer than three business days before planned participation.
Exams and Winter Holiday 2024
Friday, December 6th through Tuesday, December 17th
Patrons must present a valid Lafayette ID or Facility Access Pass whenever they wish to use the recreation facilities. Please note that our exterior doors lock 20 minutes prior to building close time.
Recreation and Fitness Center
- Friday, December 6th: Early close at 9 p.m.
- Saturday: Noon to 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Noon to 8 p.m.
- Monday to Thursday: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Friday, December 13th: 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED
- Monday and Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The recreational facility will CLOSE from December 18th through January 5th and re-open on Monday, January 6th with interim hours.
Swimming Pool
CLOSED Friday, 12/6 through 1/5
Interim 2025
Monday, 1/6 to Sunday, 1/26
Patrons must present a valid Lafayette ID or Facility Access Pass whenever they wish to use the recreation facilities. Please note that our exterior doors lock 20 minutes before the building closes.
Recreation and Fitness Center
- Monday & Wednesday:
6 a.m.-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.- 7 p.m. - Tuesday & Thursday: 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Friday: 6 a.m.-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Saturdays: CLOSED
- Sundays: Noon-4 p.m.
Exceptions:
Friday, Janaury 24th through Sunday, January 26th: CLOSED
Re-opens with regular hours on Monday, January 27th
Swimming Pool
- Monday through Thursday: 12 p.m.-2 p.m. & 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
- Friday: 12 p.m.-3 p.m.
- Saturdays & Sundays: CLOSED
Exceptions:
Sunday, January 19th through Sunday, January 26th: CLOSED
Re-opens with regular hours on Monday, January 27th
If you wish to request assistance, support, and/or accommodations for a disability-related need, please call 610-330-5770 or write to recreation@lafayette.edu as far in advance as possible. We may be unable to provide some types of accommodations if requests are received fewer than three business days before planned participation.
Spring Break 2025
Thursday, 3/13 to Sunday, 3/23
Patrons must present a valid Lafayette ID or Facility Access Pass whenever they wish to use the recreation facilities. Please note that our exterior doors lock 20 minutes before the building closing time.
Recreation and Fitness Center
- Thursday: Early CLOSE at 10:00 pm
- Friday: Early CLOSE at 2:00 pm
- Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
- Monday through Thursday: 10 am – 3 pm
- Friday & Saturday: CLOSED
- Sunday: 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
Swimming Pool
- Thursday: 12:30 pm-2:30 pm and 8-9:30 pm
- Friday: Noon-3 pm
- Saturday 3/15 through Sunday 3/23: CLOSED
Both spaces re-open with regular hours on Monday, 3/24
If you wish to request assistance, support, and/or accommodations for a disability-related need, please call 610-330-5770 or write to recreation@lafayette.edu as far in advance as possible. We may be unable to provide some types of accommodations if requests are received fewer than three business days before planned participation.
Exams & Senior Week 2025
Patrons must present a valid Lafayette ID or Facility Access Pass whenever they wish to use the recreation facilities. Please note that our exterior doors lock 20 minutes before the building closes.
FINAL EXAM PERIOD
Recreation Center
- Starting May 9th:
Friday: Early close at 7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. - Week of May 12th:
Monday to Wednesday: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
Thursday and Friday: 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Noon to 2 pm
Swimming Pool
- Starting May 9th:
Friday: Noon to 3 p.m.The pool is CLOSED from May 10th to June 1st.
SENIOR WEEK PERIOD
Recreation Center
Week of May 19th:
Monday to Friday: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
The entire recreation center is CLOSED from May 24th to June 1st.
If you wish to request assistance, support, and/or accommodations for a disability-related need, please call 610-330-5770 or write to recreation@lafayette.edu as far in advance as possible. We may be unable to provide some types of accommodations if requests are received fewer than three business days before planned participation.
Summer 2025
Patrons must present a valid Lafayette ID or Facility Access Pass whenever using the recreational facilities. Please note that our exterior doors lock 20 minutes before the building closes.
Recreation Center
from 6/2/25 to 8/8/25
- Monday & Wednesday:11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday & Thursday: 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Friday: 11:30-3 p.m.
- Saturday: CLOSED
- Sunday: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The recreation center is CLOSED as follows:
June 19th (Juneteenth) & June 20th, July 4th (America’s Birth), and August 9th to 24th (maintenance and staff training). The facility re-opens on August 25th with the start of classes.
Swimming Pool
from 6/2/25 to 8/8/25
- Monday through Thursday: Noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.
- Friday & Sunday: 12 to 3 p.m.
The pool is CLOSED as follows:
June 19th (Juneteenth) & June 20th, July 4th (America’s Birth), and August 9th to 24th (maintenance and staff training). The facility re-opens on August 25th with the start of classes.
If you wish to request assistance, support, and/or accommodations for a disability-related need, please call 610-330-5770 or write to recreation@lafayette.edu as far in advance as possible. We may be unable to provide some types of accommodations if requests are received fewer than three business days before planned participation.