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 Closed: Friday, April 3rd
Payne Whitney Gym will be closed on Friday, April 3rd in observance of Good Friday (University Designated Holiday).
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Rec Lap Swim Locations and Lanes
Starting Mon., March 23rd, 3rd Floor Practice Pool lanes will be long course. Check the schedule as some lap swim sessions will move to Kiphuth Pool
PWG Hours: Spring 2026
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 setup in |
Brady Squash Center Court space may be limited during certain days & times. |
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| Mondays | 6am - 11pm | 11am - 1pm 3rd Floor Practice Pool |
12pm - 3pm & 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
| 6pm - 8pm Kiphuth Exhibition 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 Kiphuth Exhibition 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 Kiphuth Exhibition 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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Good Friday Friday, April 3rd |
PWG & all spaces within CLOSED |
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Yale Spring Fling Saturday, April 25th |
PWG hours will be affected if the Spring Fling is relocated to Payne Whitney Gym. More information will be available earlier that week. |
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Spring Final Exams Wednesday, April 29th - Wednesday, May 6th |
PWG Pools: TBA Brady Squash Center: TBA |
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Summer Recess Hours Begin Thursday, May 7th |
PWG Pools: TBA Brady Squash Center: TBA |
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University Wide Commencement Monday, May 18th |
PWG & all spaces within CLOSED |
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Memorial Day Monday, May 25th |
PWG & all spaces within CLOSED |
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Juneteenth Friday, June 19th |
PWG & all spaces within CLOSED |
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Independence Day Holiday Friday, July 3rd & Saturday, July 4th |
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.