Natatorium Dedication

On Saturday, June 5, Grinnell College will dedicate its new state-of-the-art recreation and athletic center designed by world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli and Sasaki Associates. The $70 million natatorium and fieldhouse completes Phase II of a two-part project that is considered among the best in Division III athletics and recreation.  Phase II connects seamlessly underground to the $20 million Phase I completed in 2005 that features Darby Gym, home of the Pioneer basketball teams, and a fitness center. 

The dedication program will include remarks by Pelli about the vision for the facility, President Russell Osgood on naming the facility, and audience participation in transferring water from the old pool to the new 50 meter pool.

 

The public is invited to attend the dedication ceremony beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Sat., June 5.

Photo Tour of New Athletic Facilities

Please click the link below to view the most recent photo tour of the new athletic facilities.  Everything is still on pace for completion by August 1, 2010.

We can't wait to open the new facilities and show them off!

Photo Tour

Athletic Facilities Progress

Less than one year from now, Grinnell College will open two new athletic facilities to go along with the new gymnasium and fitness center that were finished in 2005.

A $75 million expense, the new athletic facilities will be state of the art in both design and function. A couple weeks ago you saw some of the concept photos. Today, enjoy photos showing the most recent progress on the buildings.

You can continue check up on the progress using our live camera feeds here.

The College is still working towards the fund raising goal for these projects and would appreciate your support. To donate please visit the College Development Office here.

The field house's west side as seen from the football stands.


Looking to the northwest into the field house. The coaches offices are at left.

Looking south into the field house from the track.


The front entrance way of the natatorium. Looking northwest.


The view of the natatorium from 10th Avenue.

New Athletic Facilities!

Less than one year from now, Grinnell College will open two new athletic facilities to go along with the new gymnasium and fitness center that were finished in 2005.

A $75 million expense, the new athletic facilities will be state of the art in both design and function. Take a look at some of concept pictures now and in a few days we'll post some recent photos of the construction progress.

You can also check up on the progress using our live camera feeds here.

View from 10th Avenue. Field house is in center of photo, natatorium is seen at left. The new Darby Gym and Fitness Center are attached to the front of the field house.

Inside the NCAA Championships approved field house.

Inside the Olympic-sized natatorium.