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Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center

DePaul’s membership fitness and recreation centre on Sheffield Avenue combines weights, cardio equipment, an indoor track and a six-lane pool; community memberships are available.

  • Pool
  • Strength training
  • Cardio equipment

Weights and cardio at The Ray

DePaul identifies free weights, strength-training equipment and cardio machines at the Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center. This is a broad fitness and recreation facility, not a combat-specialist venue.

Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center official branch

Swimming and indoor movement

The building description lists a 25-yard, six-lane lap and recreation pool plus an indoor running track. Check the separate pool schedule when planning a swim.

Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center official branch

Membership beyond the student body

The current Campus Recreation membership page explicitly offers community memberships. This establishes access beyond DePaul students, but not unrestricted public walk-in use.

DePaul Ray membership information

Purchase hours are not workout hours

Memberships are purchased in person at Membership Services, with photo identification for each member. Its desk schedule is separate from the Ray’s facility and pool hours.

DePaul Ray membership information

Frequently asked questions

Can community members join Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center?

Yes. DePaul’s current membership page lists community memberships. Check current membership conditions with Membership Services before arranging access.

What is required for an in-person Ray membership purchase?

Visit Membership Services during its desk hours and bring photo identification for each member. Those purchase hours are not the facility’s workout schedule.

Does The Ray have a lap pool?

Yes. DePaul describes a 25-yard pool with six lanes for lap and recreational swimming. Consult the pool schedule separately from general facility hours.

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