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Recreation & Fitness Center Project

The FAU Recreation & Fitness Center - Phase I is an $11 million, 38,100 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility where students, faculty, staff and alumni can meet, relax, workout and be engaged in FAU campus life.

Phase II is a $7.7 million expansion that will add approximately 38,000 sq. ft. of space including 17,000 sq. ft. outdoor pool and deck in addition to expanded fitness center, locker rooms, additional multipurpose activity court and more. 

Behind this project initiative was the desire to enhance a sense of tradition, pride and student life on the FAU campus. The facility will provide new and improved recreation and fitness space, programming opportunities, and serve as a community hub for Florida Atlantic University.

Phase I Opening Date: January 5, 2009

Phase I features include:

• 6,600 sq. ft. fitness center with more than 40 pieces of cardio equipment, two circuit training units, free weight area and stretching area
• Two fitness performance rooms designed for yoga, pilates, aerobics, spinning and more
• Men�s and women�s health club style locker rooms
• Multi-purpose gymnasium for basketball, volleyball and special events.

Phase II Completion Expected: Spring 2010.

Phase II Construction Underway:

• Expanded fitness center will provide approximately 11,000 sq. ft. of total space to meet your fitness needs
• Multipurpose Activity Court (MAC) will be an additional full size basketball court
• Leisure and lap pool will be a 17,000 sq. ft. aquatic facility that includes a zero depth beach entry leisure pool, bench seating and three (3) - 25 yard lap lanes. 
• Student and member lounge to relax before and after a workout
• Expanded locker rooms to accommodate our new spaces
• Food service area will offer healthy snacks and drinks for users

Architect: Borelli + Partners, Inc. (Miami, Florida)
Construction Manager: Kaufman Lynn General Contractors (Boca Raton, Florida)
Location: North End of the Breezeway