Project Description

The Aztec Recreation Center (ARC) expansion and renovation includes a combination of new construction and renovation which will result in a total facility size of 138,000 sq. ft. to create a modern campus venue that meets the current and future recreation, fitness and wellness needs of SDSU students. The facility incorporates program and design elements to support student engagement and a holistic, inclusive approach to recreation and wellness.

With the successful passage of the referendum for the ARC expansion project, membership is now included for enrolled SDSU students. The project supports student success initiatives and contributes to the overall residential life quality of campus. The project demonstrates high-quality design and use of materials to showcase sustainability and technology and is designed to achieve LEED Double Platinum Certification.

Facility Features

• Increase from 18,000 to 25,000 sq/ft of weight and cardio equipment space
• Add additional multi-use courts to support intramural sport leagues, adaptive athletics, club sports and drop-in recreation activities such as basketball, indoor soccer, volleyball, fitness classes, special events and student club and organization activities
• Increase from 2 to 5 fitness studios for classes such as yoga, pilates, meditation, group cycling, dance, boot camp and self-defense
• Wellness space
• Social and study spaces
• Healthy eatery
• New gender neutral locker, shower and restroom spaces
• New climbing and bouldering walls
• New indoor running track
• Office and meeting room space