Open Recreation

Open Rec

Individuals may participate in any activity of their choice, outside of normally programmed or organized activity.  The following activities have priority use of the Capital Union Building fitness facilities and are listed in order of priority:

  1. Scheduled University classes (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday)
  2. Varsity team practices and competitions
  3. Scheduled University evening classes (4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday)
  4. Intramural sports activities
  5. Sport club team practices and competitions
  6. Open recreation use by Penn State Harrisburg students, staff, and faculty
  7. Penn State Harrisburg affiliated departments, clubs and organizations
  8. Non–University affiliated organizations and groups

The gymnasium is tightly scheduled and has limited availability for recreational use during the school year.  It is advisable to always check the web calendar for daily availability of fitness areas, particularly the gymnasium.  The Capital Union Building Fitness Facility hours and availability can be accessed at http://www.cl.psu.edu/calendar/  Then click on the Intramural and Recreation link.  Fitness area availability is also obtained by phoning the Capital Union front desk at 717-948-6445.

Fitness Links

Intramural Links

Aquatics Links

Lion Starting Block