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 & Sunday: 10 am-10 pm
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 2025
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9th THROUGH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14th
Patrons must present a valid Lafayette ID or Facility Access Pass to use the recreation facilities. Please note that our entry doors lock 20 minutes before the building’s closing time.
Recreation and Fitness Center
- Thursday- Early close at 10 p.m.
- Friday- Early close at 6 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday – CLOSED
- Monday- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday- 10 a.m. 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 2025
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24th THROUGH SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30th
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’s closing time.
Recreation and Fitness Center
- Monday -Early close at 10 p.m.
- Tuesday- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday-11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Thursday through Saturday-CLOSED
- Sunday- 3 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 2025
Friday, December 5th through Thursday, December 18th
Patrons must present a valid Lafayette ID or Facility Access Pass to use the recreation facilities. Please note that our exterior doors lock 20 minutes before the building’s closing time.
Recreation and Fitness Center
- Friday, December 5th: 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 12th: 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED
- Monday to Thursday: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The recreational facility will CLOSE from December 19th through January 4th and re-open on Monday, January 5th, with interim hours.
Swimming Pool
CLOSED Friday, 12/6 through 1/5
Interim 2026
Monday, 1/5 to Sunday, 1/25
Patrons must present a valid Lafayette ID or Facility Access Pass to use the recreation facilities. Please note that our exterior doors lock 20 minutes before the building’s closing time.
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, January 23th through Sunday, January 25th: CLOSED
Re-opens with regular hours on Monday, January 26th
Swimming Pool
- Monday through Thursday: 12 p.m.-2 p.m. & 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
- Friday: 12 p.m.-2 p.m.
- Saturdays & Sundays: CLOSED
Exceptions:
Thursday, January 22nd through Sunday, January 25th CLOSED
Re-opens with regular hours on Monday, January 26th
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.