Facilities at the Department of Recreation
David Pottruck Health and Fitness Center
3701 Walnut Street
Inside you will find 19,000 square feet of fitness space, an olympic-size pool and co-ed sauna, basketball courts, climbing wall, golf simulator, Energy Zone juice bar, dance and group exercise studios, a fully-equipped Pilates studio, locker and shower facilities, Meiklejohn Way, and the Department of Recreation Membership/Business Services Office.
Sheerr Pool
A 50 meter competitive pool with bulkhead for separate aquatic activity spaces, including a 25 yard instructional pool with ramp and stair entrance. A co-ed sauna is located on the pool deck.
Hutchinson Gymnasium
219 S. 33rd Street
The Hutchinson facility houses a multi-purpose gym, the Penn Fitness Center, a dance studio, the Ringe Squash Courts, and locker/shower facilities.
Ringe Squash Courts
219 S. 33rd St.
In 1998-99, Ringe was reconstructed to house 10 glassback international squash courts, the Al Molloy Exhibition Court and the Intercollegiate and Penn Squash Halls of Fame. Penn has been a consistent host of major national championships on the junior, collegiate and open levels.
Bower Field
Located across the foot bridge behind Hutchinson Gymnasium and Franklin Field
As a lighted recreational outdoor field space, Bower Field is used for Sport Club practices and competitions, Intramural Sports, and select Intercollegiate practices. Drop-in and open recreation use is limited. For weather related updates regarding Bower Field call:
Bower Field Hotline: 215-898-5428
One call for updates on field status, IM Games, and Sport Club Practices.
Open: Monday - Friday 11:00am - 3:00pm (Saturday & Sunday CLOSED)