Improvement Projects

Continuously improving our ability to support the UVA community on their lifetime journey of health and wellness.
rendering of afc remodel 2021

Aquatic & Fitness Center Renovation

After 25 years, the AFC will undergo structural, technological and aesthetic improvements to enhance the user experience. We have worked with the design and construction team to complete this work with the least impact on our operations. While the entire project will take 16 months to complete, we will only be fully closed for 3.5 months.

afc remodel 2021 lobby rendering

Improvements include:

  • Newly designed and relocated welcome desk to provide service needs and questions from one convenient location
  • Newly designed social spaces and furniture in the lobby that provide a comfortable, convenient location to meet, grab a snack and charge devices before or after a workout
  • An expanded meeting room for seminars, workshops, staff training opportunities and other organizational meeting needs
  • Enhanced programming spaces that support new sound and lighting features
  • New roof with sound improvements in the pool area
  • New and sustainable lighting system in the pool area
  • Expanded free weight room
  • Fresh paint and flooring throughout

Projected Start: May 10, 2021

Anticipated Completion: Spring 2022
Impact:

  • The AFC will be closed May 10-August 19, 2021.
  • IM-Rec Business Services will be available in person at Slaughter Recreation Center for summer 2021.

  • The IM-Rec Business office will be located at the welcome desk on the main floor of the AFC starting in August while the upper level business office and administrative suite remains under construction until summer 2022.

  • The free weight room expansion will be the final stage of the overall construction projected, slated to start late spring 2022 and be completed in the summer of 2022.

new mem outdoor basketball courts

Memorial Gym Outdoor Basketball Courts

The Dell Basketball courts are being relocated to Upper Nameless behind MEM Gym to enable construction of the Contemplative Science Center.

Status: Complete

new flooring in src

Slaughter Recreation Center Functional Training Flooring

We are repairing and replacing the old floor with turf to ensure our users have a comfortable, durable and functional space.

Status: Completed
 

mem outdoor fitness equipment

Outdoor Fitness Equipment at Upper Nameless and Pickleball

We are installing outdoor fitness equipment that will enable body weight exercises for all major muscles. We are also adding pickleball lines to 4 courts at Snyder Tennis Center and 1 court at Perry-Fishburne so you have the option to play either sport.

Status: Complete