Fitness & Recreation | Villanova University

Villanova University offers a wide variety of services and programs that help to promote lifelong health and wellness. With nearly twenty fitness and recreational facilities across the Villanova and Cabrini Campuses, you’re never far from a place to take a fitness class, meet up with friends to work out, or join a pick-up game.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Fall 2026 - Recreation Center Grand Opening

This fall, students, faculty, and staff can enjoy the Dixon Center and Nerney Pavilion Recreation Center, along with expanded outdoor recreational facilities on the Cabrini Campus.

From August 10-20, the Recreation Center will be open Monday - Thursday: 11:00AM-6:00PM for students, faculty, and staff to exercise and take a sneak peek at the new facilities.

On August 21, 22, and 23 (Friday - Sunday) the Recreation Center front desk and lobby will be staffed to answer any questions you might have about our facilities during move-in. However, our fitness and recreation facilities will not be open for use during this time. Full operational hours being on August 24, 2026.

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