San Jose State Opening $130 Million Aquatic Center

SAN JOSE, CA -- The grand opening of San Jose State University's $130 million Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center is slated for April 18 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon.

Parking is available at San Salvador Street and 7th Street.

The first 4,000 students will receive an aquatic center beach towel, cake and light food as well as eligibility into a drawing for giveaways.

“This contemporary facility will provide another important gathering spot for our university community—especially our students—to recreate, swim, exercise and keep fit,” said Charlie Faas, SJSU vice president for administration and finance. “It was envisioned for and by students, and we are proud to continue providing them and our entire campus community with modern amenities both inside and outside the classroom.”

There will be fitness classes, various sporting and recreation club functions as well as access to rock climbing, pick-up games and other activities for all skills and fitness levels. The aquatic center offers a variety of features and amenities:

• Five workout areas featuring 20,000 square feet of cardio and strength equipment
• Three full-court gyms for basketball, volleyball and badminton
• Four exercise studios for yoga, spin, Les Milles GRIT™ strength training and aerobics
• 1/8-mile indoor track
• Rock wall and bouldering area
• 50-meter lap pool
• Recreation pool with sundeck and barbecue area
• Two casual lounges
• Numerous exercise classes and personal trainers

The new Spartan Recreation and Aquatics Center will include a variety of features and amenities for students as well as faculty, staff and community members with paid memberships. Photo by David Schmitz

Gensler, a world-renowned architectural firm, designed the new center. Hunt Construction served as the general contractor. The 128,000-square-foot structure sits at the site that previously housed an aquatic center and two residence halls.

The project is funded through a non-tuition Student Union mandatory fee, which covers the bond for construction, annual operational costs and any future major or minor maintenance repairs.

Paid memberships are available to faculty, staff, alumni and community members. More information may be obtained by visiting the Spartan Recreation website.