Culinary Institute at UPenn - Sports & Recreation

A charter member of the Ivy League, Penn offers intercollegiate competition for men in 17 sports, and for women in 16 sports. Summer Discovery @ Penn students enjoy full Penn recreation privileges, at no extra charge (except where noted). Students under the age of 16 years may not use the Pottruck Athletic Facility.

Facilities and Activities

David Pottruck Health and Fitness Center Inside you will find 19,000 square feet of fitness space, Olympic-size pool and co-ed sauna, basketball courts, climbing wall, golf simulator, Energy Zone juice bar, The Sport Shop @ Penn, dance and martial arts studios, and Pilates studio. Facilities in Pottruck include:

• The Katz Fitness Center This cardiovascular workout area contains Life Fitness Cross Trainers, Treadmills, Steppers, Upright and Recumbent Bikes and Concept II Rowers. The Center is equipped with Broadcast Vision, and a programmed Muzak system.
• The Fitness Center contains Life Fitness Cardiovascular equipment, Selectorized Circuit pieces, and a stretching area. The Fitness Center located on the 3rd Floor contains Life Fitness Cardiovascular and Selectorized Circuit pieces. This room is equipped with Broadcast Vision. The Fitness Center located on the 4th Floor contains Life Fitness Cardiovascular equipment and Hammer Strength plate loaded equipment.
• The Weight Room is 8000 square foot of Life Fitness and Hammer Strength Selectorized circuit equipment, plate loaded equipment with free weight and stretching areas.
• Sheerr Pool is an Olympic-size pool featuring long and short course swimming. The pool is available for informal recreational swimming, Sport Club aquatic activities and competition and is also home of the Penn Intercollegiate Swim and Diving Team.
• The 40’ Climbing Wall is one of the main attractions of the Pottruck Fitness Center. The Climbing Wall offers a unique recreational experience. All equipment is provided and no experience is necessary. Come and challenge yourself – rest from your day-to-day worries. (additional fee required)
• The Golf Simulator Year round indoor play and instruction is available. Playing options include scramble, match and stroke play on over 35 different U.S. courses. (additional fee required)

Hutchinson Gymnasium-The Hutchinson facility houses a multi-purpose gym, the Penn Fitness Center, a dance studio, the Ringe Squash Courts, and locker/shower facilities, as well as a field with natural grass.

Franklin Field- The University of Pennsylvania’s stadium for football, field hockey, lacrosse, and track and field. It is also used by Penn students for recreation, and for intramural and club sports, and is the site of Penn’s graduation ceremonies. Franklin Field has hosted the annual Penn Relays, the largest track-and-field meet in the U.S., for over 100 years.