Verification of eligibility to use the Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center/Dillon Gym and/or participate in all recreational programming is required. 

The following guidelines apply:

• All patrons must swipe a current and validated ID card at the card reader upon entrance into the Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center/Dillon Gym.
• Giving your ID to someone else, so that person may gain unauthorized access to the Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center/Dillon Gym, is prohibited.
• Patrons who forget or lose their ID/membership card will be denied access to facilities or programs.

Patrons are eligible to purchase guest passes as a membership privilege.  Passes may be limited or prohibited at any time due to the availability of space and/or at the discretion of Princeton Campus Recreation.

The following guidelines for guest passes apply:

• A student or facility member may sponsor up to two guests per day. Sponsors must accompany their guest(s) at the time of purchase and it is expected that all members remain in the facility with their sponsored guest(s) during their visit. The sponsor will be held responsible for actions or behavior of their guest. Solicitation of sponsors is a violation of this privilege.
• Please see the Rec Facility Youth/Children Policy below for more information on guests under 18 years of age.
• Daily guest passes cost $10.00 per guest. NO REFUNDS will be given for guest passes.
• All guests must show a current / valid photo ID. Proof of age will be required. No one under the age of 18 (with the exception of current Princeton University students) may sponsor a guest.

Rec Facilities Youth/Children Policy

*Guest policy does not apply to DeNunzio Pool.

Men's and Women's Locker Rooms

Locker assignments are available at the front desk on a first-come first-serve basis to all patrons with an active membership. Day-use lockers are also available throughout the locker room level. Cubbies are also available for use next to the Fitness Center.

Gender-inclusive Areas

Six gender-inclusive restrooms are located on the A-level of Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center/Dillon Gym. Four in the south corridor and two in the north corridor. These rooms are available to those of need on a first-come-first-serve basis. Both accessible and ADA rooms are available.

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• Campus Recreation is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
• Protect your property, do not leave valuables unsecured. 
  • store all personal belongings in lockers and/or cubbies
• All lost and found items recovered within Rec Facilities will be stored in a secure location.
  • All items will be stored for at least 30 days.
• Please see a Rec Facility Staff Member for inquiries regarding lost items.

• Wear proper athletic attire at all times.
  • jeans, work boots, sandals or bare feet are not permitted
• Keep beverages in resealable, non-breakable containers.  Food is not permitted.
• Protect your property, do not leave valuables unsecured. 
  • store all personal belongings in lockers and/or cubbies
• Always use fitness equipment properly.
  • return all weights and related equipment to their designated areas
    • weights are not to be leaned against the walls, mirrors or equipment
    • weights are not to be dropped or thrown on the floor
  • do not move equipment to other areas of the facility
  • do not lift beyond your capabilities and seek assistance from a spotter
  • the use of powdered chalk or any other lifting substance is prohibited
  • personal workout equipment that may alter the manufacturer’s intended use and/or safety of a piece of equipment is prohibited
• Be considerate of others and limit your time on the “cardio” equipment to 30 minutes.
• Clean equipment with disinfectant and towels provided immediately after use.
• Personal training must be authorized by Camus Recreation.
• Athletic teams or groups of more than 4 people may not conduct organized workouts.
• Inappropriate language or behavior of any kind will not be tolerated.

The Rec Pool is open for recreational swim during posted hours.  It is recommended to check the facilities hours page on a regular basis for updated information in regards to altered pool hours. Pool hours change several times throughout the year.

The following guidelines apply while using the pool:

• The use of the Rec Pool is prohibited unless supervised by a lifeguard.
• Proper attire must be worn when walking to and from the pool area; shirts, shoes/flip-flops, etc.
• Appropriate swimming attire is required.
  • Use the locker room facilities to change; not the bleachers or pool deck.
• Showering is required before entering the pool.
  • Showers can be found both in the lockers rooms and on the pool deck.
• Dry off completely before leaving the Pool.
• Keep beverages in resealable, non-breakable containers.  Food is not permitted.
• The amount of equipment that can enhance your workout is endless (i.e. aqua joggers, paddleboards, goggles, etc.). When stopping to put equipment on or take equipment off, be aware of others and take care not to interrupt others while they are swimming.
  • Sharing of equipment is prohibited.
• Always enter the water feet first. Make sure you are aware of the water depth and others swimming while entering or exiting the pool.
• Do not hang on the lane lines between sets or after workouts.
• Personal belongings may be kept in the bleachers during your time in the pool.
• The pool temperature will be kept at a consistent temperature throughout the academic year. The average pool temperature at Rec Pool is 82 degrees and the average pool temperature at DeNunzio Pool is 80 degrees.
• Teaching swim lessons for personal gains is not permitted unless organized by the Princeton University Aquatics office.

Pending availability, the Dillon Gym/Courts can be used for basketball and other forms of informal recreation.

Badminton and pickleball may be available before 4pm between Mondays-Fridays, pending availability.

View Dillon Gym/Courts Availability >

• Wear proper athletic attire at all times.
  • Non-marking athletic shoes are required on all wood surfaces.
• Keep beverages in resealable, non-breakable containers. Food is not permitted.
• Rental equipment is available upon request at the Front Desk in exchange for your PUID.

Recreational squash & tennis court reservations are limited to one reservation per patron per day. 

• Patrons must check in at the front desk in the lobby of the Racquet & Recreational Fieldhouse. 
• Courts can be reserved up to 5 days in advance. 

The following policies apply for court use: 

• Wear tennis shoes/non marking soles for Rec Tennis
• Wear non-black, non marking flat shoes for Rec Squash
• No food/drinks are permitted on courts except water. 
• Schedules are subject to change on short notice.

All rec users are kindly asked to conclude their activity and exit the facility by the posted closing time. Racquet rentals are not available at this time.

• Posting of signage in the Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center/Dillon Gym will be removed and discarded if not formally approved by the Coordinator of Marketing and/or found outside of approved locations.
• Campus Recreation only accepts signage from Princeton University departments and community partners.
• Signage must provide accurate event information including sponsoring organization contact information, name and/or logo.
• Campus Recreation reserves the right to refuse to post any signage that violates the University’s policies.
• Signage at the Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center/Dillon Gym does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of any product, service or information.

Please contact the Coordinator of Marketing, Maria Lauron-Ramos for promoting content in Dillon Gym.

In order to ensure the privacy of all patrons, the use of electronic/mobile devices (i.e., cell phones, tablets) for photography - photo and video - is strictly prohibited within all activity areas, locker rooms and/or restrooms unless prior authorization is given by Campus Recreation administration.

Personal devices may be used within Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center/Dillon Gym while listening to audio via headphones or streaming appropriate video content.

Please remember to be respectful of those around you during phone calls or texting.