Recreation Services

Red Barn Gym

267-468-8151

Temple University Ambler offers a variety of recreational and intramural activities for its students.

These activities are specifically designed for the Ambler campus and include: intramural leagues, informal recreation and weekly activities held throughout the year. The Red Barn Gym houses many of the indoor recreational facilities, including the gymnasium, fitness room, and locker areas.

In addition to these facilities, Ambler has three outdoor tennis courts, four outdoor basketball courts, a sand volleyball court, indoor/outdoor swimming pool and a multipurpose grass playing field. Ambler students are also welcome to participate in any Main Campus recreational activities.

Hours of Operations - Summer 2013 - May 20 to August 18

*Outdoor Pool hours are subject to change dependant on weather conditions. The pool may close due to inclement weather. Call the pool to see if it will be open at 267-468-8152 or 267-468-8151.

All recreational facilities will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday and Thursday, July 4, for the Fourth of July holiday.

Facilities

Basketball Courts
Temple students are welcome to use the indoor and outdoor facilities during the day or evening. First priority, of course, is always given to scheduled groups.

Fitness Center
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Burn calories, tighten abs, tone limbs, and stay fit in Ambler’s fully equipped Fitness Center. Aerobic equipment includes Stairmaster, stationary bicycles, cross trainers, Concept II rowers, and treadmills. Strengthening and toning machines include a full line of Life Fitness weight machines, free weights, benches, racks, and dumbbells. Lockers and showers are available (just remember to bring a lock). Entry requires a valid student I.D. card. For a current schedule for the Fitness Center, stop by the gym. A fitness room orientation program is available by appointment by calling Recreation Services.

Outdoor Pool
267-468-8152
Dive into one of the best pools in the area! Measuring 25 yards in length, Ambler’s outdoor pool is seasonally open to all Temple students with a valid I.D. At 3 1/2 feet deep, the shallow end enables swimmers to participate in aquatic exercise. The pool staff provides a pace clock to keep track of lap times, aqua belts for water jogging, and kickboards. Lockers and showers are available (remember to bring a lock). A ramp makes the pool fully accessible to the disabled. For a current schedule, stop by the pool. 

Sand Volleyball Pit
Spike, bump, and serve in a genuine volleyball pit. Join the fun, whether it’s a match with friends or as part of an intramural team.

Multipurpose Field
Gather your friends and play softball, Frisbee, touch football, soccer, or any other sport on Temple University Ambler’s multipurpose field.

Tennis Courts
Three hard-court tennis courts are available on the Ambler campus grounds. Temple students are welcome to use these facilities from dawn to dusk. Preference is always given to tennis classes. Two of the courts are lighted during the evening from September to November and March to May.

Employment Opportunities

There are many employment opportunities with Ambler Recreations Services. Students are employed in the Red Barn Gym and at the pool. Interested candidates need to contact Paul Myers at 267-468-8150 or paul.myers@temple.edu.

Health and Exercise

Semester Fitness activities for staff, faculty and students

Let's Get Moving Health Walk

Get your feet moving with Ambler’s “Let’s Get Moving Health Walk.” In an effort to promote a healthy lifestyle among our students, faculty, and staff, Recreation Services and the Office of Student Life are sponsoring a Health Walk around the Loop Road (about a mile) each day at Noon. If the weather isn’t cooperating, walkers will be invited to take a stroll on the treadmills in the Red Barn Gym. Information: 267-468-8425 or 267-468-8151.

Fitness Room Orientation

By appointment only. Contact Recreation Services at 267-468-8151.

Weekly Activities

(Limited space available for these classes)
Recreation services and the Office of Non-Credit and Special Programs invite students to participate in health and wellness programs offered in at the Red Barn Gym, the campus swimming pool, and Temple University Fort Washington.

For information on all non-credit programs offered at Ambler and Fort Washington, click here.

Intramural Sports

Love to play sports? Join one of Temple University Ambler’s intramural teams: softball, volleyball, football, basketball, and soccer. Schedules are posted each month in the gym. Contact Recreation services to learn how to join a team or start a new one at 267-468-8151.

Beat the Staff Contests

Each year, Recreation Services hosts friendly competitions between the students, faculty, and staff at the Ambler campus. Who will emerge victorious? Become a part of the action or come out and cheer your team to victory to find out!