
It’s time to reimagine recreation!
By providing enhanced and newly renovated spaces, we aim to elevate the recreation experience for every member of the Princeton community as a testament to our commitment to well-being, inclusivity, and fostering community on campus.
Follow along this timeline to stay up to date on Campus Recreation Facility Operations.
News & Updates
- Phase One Announcement (Nov. 27, 2023)
- Rec Pool Reopening (Feb. 15, 2024)
- New Rec Member Portal Launching July 1, 2024! (May 30, 2024)
- August Operations: Phase Two Updates (Jun. 24, 2024)
Phase One

Fitness Center of the Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center.
2024 Mon, jan 29
Phase One of Reimagining Recreation unveiled the new Fitness Center of the Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center.

Rec Pool at the Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center/Dillon Gym
2024 Fri, feb 16
The Rec Pool is located in the Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center/Dillon Gym.
Phase Two

East Elevation (Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center) rendering (opening Phase Two)
2024 Mon, aug 26
- NEW accessible entrance off of Elm Drive (official entrance for Rec Users)
- NEW Lobby
- NEW Wellness Pavilion: Construction of a 2-story addition (additional fitness space with selectorized equipment, cardio equipment and 2 new fitness studios)

2024 Mon, nov 4
- Wilkinson Fitness Center (NEW):
- Day-use lockers (please bring your own lock)
- Changing rooms
- Group Fitness Studio
- Equipment rental program
- Personal training
- Rec Squash & Rec Tennis (booking required via online Rec Portal)
- Location adjacent to the Meadows Drive Garage and Meadows Apartments
Phase Three

Rendering: Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center “Pit” - Outdoor Multipurpose Court Area (Phase Three)
2025 FALL
- Newly renovated functional fitness area and expanded cardio space (Stephens)
- NEW Power Studio: Powerlifting/Olympic lifting room
- NEW Elevator (connecting the Dillon Courts to the Rec Pool)
- NEW Pit: outdoor multipurpose court