The Fitness and Aquatic Center (FAC)

During the fall of 2000, Recreational Sports opened the doors to a state of the art 115,000 square foot campus recreational facility. The Fitness and Aquatic Center (FAC) is located just one block north of the Charles Street Bridge and administratively houses all Recreational Sports programs. There is something for everyone at the FAC!

Full-time undergraduate students only need to present their ID card to gain access to the facility.

Facility Features:

• Aquatic Center: 8 lane, 25-yard swim course, shallow lane, and diving well; on-deck sauna and hot tub.
• 6,000 square foot Fitness Center: Treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, stair climbers, free weights, selectorized weight circuit and stretching area. 
• 2-Court Gymnasium: Used for club sports, intramural sports and informal recreation. 
• Multi-Activity Court: Features a Sport Court surface ideal for indoor soccer, volleyball and inline sports. Primarily used for club sports, intramural sports and informal recreation. 
• Equipment Room: Available to all members with a valid Loyola ID or membership card. General recreation equipment check-out, locker and towel service. 
• Indoor Rock Climbing Wall: A 30 foot high climbing wall and bouldering area designed for all skill levels; instructional classes available. 
• Locker Rooms: Spacious locker rooms with showers, lockers, restroom facilities, suit-drying machine. Day use lockers are available at no additional charge. Locker rentals are also available through Member Services. 
• Elevated Walking/Jogging Track: 10 laps equates to a mile. 
• Four Racquetball and Two Squash Courts: These glass walled courts are designed for heavy use and have professional playing characteristics. 
• Outdoor Grass Field: Adjacent to the facility and is primarily used for intramural and club sport activities. 
• Flexibility and Core Strength Area: Adjacent to the elevated track, this area includes abdominal training equipment, stretching mats and the TrueStretch 800SS.

For more information on hours, membership opportunities and and more, visit the rec sports website.