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PWG Recreation Activity Spaces include: Lanman Center, 5th Floor Recreation Activity Spaces, and 8th Floor Multipurpose Room.
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PWG Hours: Spring Final Exams
Wednesday, April 29th - Wednesday, May 6th
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 |
Brady Squash Center Court space may be limited during certain days & times. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 5th |
6am - 8pm | CLOSED | 12pm - 3pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Wednesday, May 6th |
6am - 8pm | 11am - 1pm 3rd Floor Practice Pool |
12pm - 3pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
| 6pm - 7:30pm Kiphuth Exhibition Pool |
*In the event required staffing cannot be met, lap lane availability will be reduced, or pools may be closed.
PWG Hours: Summer 2026
Begins Thursday, May 7th
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.
Lifeguard Staffing Update – May
During the month of May, many of our lifeguards, who are students at Yale University and other local universities, are in a transitional period due to academic schedules and graduations.
As a result, some pool hours may be temporarily adjusted. Additional hours will be added as staff availability develops throughout the month.
We appreciate your patience and encourage you to check our hours page regularly for the most up-to-date schedule.
| Space & Notes |
Payne Whitney Gymnasium (Includes Israel Fitness Center & Activity Spaces) |
PWG Pools |
Brady Squash Center (Court space may be limited during certain days & times.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays | 6am - 8pm | 11am - 1pm (3rd Floor Practice Pool) |
12pm - 3pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
| 6pm-7:30pm (Kiphuth Exhibition Pool) |
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| Tuesdays | 6am - 8pm | CLOSED | 12pm - 3pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Wednesdays | 6am - 8pm | 11am - 1pm (3rd Floor Practice Pool) |
12pm - 3pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
| 6pm-7:30pm (Kiphuth Exhibition Pool) |
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| Thursdays | 6am - 8pm | CLOSED | 12pm - 3pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Fridays | 6am - 8pm | 11am - 1pm (3rd Floor Practice Pool) |
12pm - 2pm |
| 6pm-7:30pm (Kiphuth Exhibition Pool) |
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| Saturdays | 10am - 2pm | May 9th, 12pm - 1:30pm (3rd Floor Practice Pool) |
10:30am - 1:30pm |
| Future dates TBA | |||
| Sundays | 10am - 2pm | TBA | 10:30am - 1:30pm |
*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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Summer Recess Hours Begin Thursday, May 7th |
See Hours Above |
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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 |
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Annual Facility Maintenance Closure Monday, August 3rd - |
PWG & all spaces within CLOSED |
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Resume Academic Year Hours Wednesday, September 2nd |
PWG Pools: TBA Brady Squash Center: TBA |
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Labor Day Monday, September 7th |
PWG & all spaces within CLOSED |
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October Recess Tuesday, October 20th - |
PWG Pools: TBA Brady Squash Center: TBA |
Schedule an appointment with our Membership Services Team.
PWG Membership Services operates by appointment only. PWG Membership Services typically offers appointments Tuesdays - Saturdays.