University of Illinois – Student Recreation Center – Chicago
Chicago, IL
The University of Illinois at Chicago opened the doors to this state-of-the-art student recreation facility in May 2006.
The design team of Counsilman-Hunsaker, PSA-Dewberry, and Moody Nolan designed the new aquatic facility with leisure and fitness programming objectives to fulfill the university’s goal in providing their collegiate community with a complete aquatic package.
The award-winning complex features:
- 4,800 sq. ft. Leisure Pool
- Three lap lanes
- Lazy river
- Cool-water vortex
- Bubble benches
- 400 sq. ft. whirlpool spa
Other programming spaces include a three-story climbing wall, multi-purpose gymnasiums, running track, fitness center, and racquetball/squash courts.
Publications:
- 2007 – ‘Facilities of Merit’ Award – Athletic Business magazine
