View the Recreation Activity Space Schedules
PWG Recreation Activity Spaces include: Lanman Center, 5th Floor Recreation Activity Spaces, and 8th Floor Multipurpose Room.
Upcoming Closures & Adjusted Hours
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PWG Final Exam and Winter Recess Hours
PWG Final Exam and Winter Recess Hours: Wed., Dec. 10th - Mon., Dec. 22nd.
PWG CLOSED for Winter Recess: Tues., Dec. 23rd - Thurs., Jan. 1st
PWG Hours: Final Exams & Winter Recess 2025
Wednesday, December 10th - Monday, December 22nd
Below are the hours and schedules for Payne Whitney Gymnasium.
Hours and schedules are subject to change without notice.
Doors to PWG close 15-minutes prior to scheduled closing time.
| Space & Notes |
Payne Whitney Gymnasium Includes Israel Fitness Center & Activity Spaces |
PWG Pools 3rd Floor Practice Pool lanes currently setup in short course. |
Brady Squash Center Court space may be limited during certain days & times. |
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| Wednesday, December 10th | 6am - 8pm | 11am - 1pm 3rd Floor Practice Pool |
12pm - 3pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
| 6pm - 7:30pm 3rd Floor Practice Pool |
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| Thursday, December 11th | 6am - 8pm | CLOSED | 12pm - 3pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Friday, December 12th | 6am - 8pm | 11am - 1pm 3rd Floor Practice Pool |
12pm - 2pm |
| 6pm - 7:30pm 3rd Floor Practice Pool |
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| Saturday, December 13th | 10am - 2pm | 12pm - 1:30pm 3rd Floor Practice Pool |
10:30am - 1:30pm |
| Sunday, December 14th | 10am - 2pm | 12pm - 1:30pm 3rd Floor Practice Pool |
10:30am - 1:30pm |
| Monday, December 15th | 6am - 8pm | 11am - 1pm 3rd Floor Practice Pool |
12pm - 3pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
| 6pm - 7:30pm 3rd Floor Practice Pool |
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| Tuesday, December 16th | 6am - 8pm | CLOSED | 12pm - 3pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Wednesday, December 17th | 6am - 8pm | 11am - 1pm 3rd Floor Practice Pool |
12pm - 3pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
| 6pm - 7:30pm 3rd Floor Practice Pool |
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| Thursday, December 18th | 6am - 8pm | CLOSED | 12pm - 3pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Friday, December 19th | 6am - 8pm | 11am - 1pm 3rd Floor Practice Pool |
12pm - 2pm |
| 6pm - 7:30pm 3rd Floor Practice Pool |
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| Saturday, December 20th | 10am - 2pm | 12pm - 1:30pm 3rd Floor Practice Pool |
10:30am - 1:30pm |
| Sunday, December 21st | 10am - 2pm | TBA | 10:30am - 1:30pm |
| Monday, December 22nd | 6am - 8pm | TBA | 12pm - 3pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Tuesday, December 23rd - Thursday, January 1st | PWG and All Spaces within CLOSED for Winter Recess | ||
*In the event required staffing cannot be met, lap lane availability will be reduced, or pools may be closed.
PWG Hours: Winter Recess 2026
Friday, January 2nd - Sunday, January 11th
Below are the hours and schedules for Payne Whitney Gymnasium.
Hours and schedules are subject to change without notice.
Doors to PWG close 15-minutes prior to scheduled closing time.
| Space & Notes |
Payne Whitney Gymnasium Includes Israel Fitness Center & Activity Spaces |
PWG Pools 3rd Floor Practice Pool lanes currently setup in short course. |
Brady Squash Center Court space may be limited during certain days & times. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, January 2nd | 6am - 8pm | TBA | TBA |
| Saturday, January 3rd | 10am - 2pm | TBA | TBA |
| Sunday, January 4th | 10am - 2pm | TBA | TBA |
| Monday, January 5th | 6am - 8pm | TBA | TBA |
| Tuesday, January 6th | 6am - 8pm | TBA | TBA |
| Wednesday, January 7th | 6am - 8pm | TBA | TBA |
| Thursday, January 8th | 6am - 8pm | TBA | TBA |
| Friday, January 9th | 6am - 8pm | TBA | TBA |
| Saturday, January 10th | 10am - 2pm | TBA | TBA |
| Sunday, January 11th | 10am - 2pm | TBA | TBA |
| Monday, January 12th | Begin Spring 2026 Hours | ||
*In the event required staffing cannot be met, lap lane availability will be reduced, or pools may be closed.
PWG Hours: Spring 2026
Begins Monday, January 12th
Below are the hours and schedules for Payne Whitney Gymnasium.
Hours and schedules are subject to change without notice.
Doors to PWG close 15-minutes prior to scheduled closing time.
Please see the section below for future closings and adjusted hours.
| Space & Notes |
Payne Whitney Gymnasium Includes Israel Fitness Center & Activity Spaces |
PWG Pools 3rd Floor Practice Pool lanes currently setup in short course. |
Brady Squash Center Court space may be limited during certain days & times. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays | 6am - 11pm | 11am - 1pm 3rd Floor Practice Pool |
12pm - 3pm & 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
| 6pm - 8pm 3rd Floor Practice Pool |
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| Tuesdays | 6am - 11pm | CLOSED | 12pm - 3pm & 6:30pm - 10:30pm |
| Wednesdays | 6am -11pm | 11am - 1pm 3rd Floor Practice Pool |
12pm - 3pm & 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
| 6pm - 8pm 3rd Floor Practice Pool |
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| Thursdays | 6am - 11pm | CLOSED | 12pm - 3pm & 6:30pm - 10:30pm |
| Fridays | 6am - 11pm | 11am - 1pm 3rd Floor Practice Pool |
12pm - 2pm |
| 6pm - 8pm 3rd Floor Practice Pool |
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| Saturdays | 9am - 8pm | 12pm - 2pm 3rd Floor Practice Pool |
1pm - 6pm |
| Sundays | 9am - 8pm | 12pm - 2pm 3rd Floor Practice Pool |
1pm - 6pm |
*In the event required staffing cannot be met, lap lane availability will be reduced, or pools may be closed.
Below are the future closings and adjusted hours for PWG.
| Dates | Anticipated Hours of Operation |
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Fall Final Exams Wednesday, December 10th - Wednesday, December 17th |
See Hours Above |
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Winter Recess 2025 Thursday December 18th - Monday, December 22nd |
See Hours Above |
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Winter Recess Closure Tuesday, December 23rd - Thursday, January 1st |
PWG & all spaces within CLOSED |
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Winter Recess 2026 Friday, January 2nd - Sunday, January 11th |
See Hours Above |
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Resume Standard Academic Year Hours Monday, January 12th |
PWG Pools: TBA Brady Squash Center: TBA |
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Varsity Diving Meet vs Cornell University Friday, January 16th |
PWG Pools Closed All Day No Recreational Lap Swim |
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Varsity Swimming Meet vs Cornell University Saturday, January 17th |
PWG Pools Closed All Day No Recreational Lap Swim |
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Varsity Squash Match vs Princeton University Saturday, January 17th |
Brady Squash Center Closed All Day |
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Varsity Squash Match vs University of Pennsylvania Sunday, January 18th |
Brady Squash Center Closed All Day |
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MLK Jr. Day Monday, January 19th |
PWG & all spaces within CLOSED |
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Varsity Squash Match vs Dartmouth College Friday, January 30th |
Brady Squash Center Closed All Day |
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Club Squash Tournament Saturday, January 31st |
Brady Squash Center Closed All Day |
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Varsity Women’s Squash Match vs Stanford University Saturday, February 7th |
Brady Squash Center Closed All Day |
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Varsity Squash Match vs Trinity College Wednesday, February 11th |
Brady Squash Center Closed All Day |
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Spring Recess Friday, March 6th - Sunday, March 22nd |
PWG Pools: TBA Brady Squash Center: TBA |
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Good Friday Friday, April 3rd |
PWG & all spaces within CLOSED |
Schedule an appointment with our Membership Services Team.
PWG Membership Services operates by appointment only. PWG Membership Services typically offers appointments Tuesdays - Saturdays.