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Recreational Facilities

Red Barn Gym 

The Red Barn Gym is called that for a reason — it was once a working barn where students in the Pennsylvania School of Horticulture for Women, the predecessor to Temple University Ambler, raised prized Jersey cows! 

Today, the Red Barn Gym houses many of Temple Ambler’s indoor recreational facilities, including the gymnasium, fitness room and locker areas.

In addition to these facilities, the Ambler Campus has three outdoor tennis courts, four outdoor basketball courts, a sand volleyball court and a multipurpose grass playing field. All Ambler Campus facilities and programs are open to every Temple student, faculty, staff and alumni. 

Pickleball courts are coming soon!

Summer Hours

Hours of Operation for the Fitness Room, Gym, and Outdoor Courts

Hours for Summer I & II: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Now through August 1

Facilities will be CLOSED on Friday, July 4

Facilities will CLOSED beginning August 2

Regular Semester Hours

Hours of Operation for the Fitness Room, Gym, and Outdoor Courts
Monday through Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Facility hours for the fitness room are subject to change due to scheduled classes, activities or events.

Call 267-468-8151 or email .

Temple University Ambler Outdoor Swimming Pool

The outdoor pool at Temple Ambler is available for seasonal use by Temple University students, faculty, staff, and alumni. At its deepest, the pool is 12 feet and has the ability to be set up for lane swim. The pool houses a full-sized locker and shower area and the entire facility is ADA accessible.

Please note:  Inclement weather may affect pool hours. Call 267-468-8153 or 267-468-8151 to check pool availability.

Pool Hours

Monday and Wednesdays: 12 to 2 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Membership

Access to the facilities and programs offered by Temple Ambler Recreation Services may be acquired by paying the Campus Rec access fee. Fees were established by the Student Recreation Board to support our student recreational facilities throughout the University. The Rec access fee is determined by the person’s status as a student, employee, or alumnus of Temple University.

NO PAYMENT IS ACCEPTED AT AMBLER CAMPUS RECREATION.

Temple University Students

All matriculated Temple University students enrolled are automatically assessed a portion of the Campus Rec access fee in their tuition bill as a part of the University Services Fee. Enrolled students who have paid the Campus Rec access fee are assigned swipe access through their Temple OWLcard. For additional information, please contact the Campus Recreation main office at 215-204-1267.

Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy (PRLEA) and Temple University Police Academy Cadets

All PRLEA and Police Academy cadets have access to any Ambler Campus recreational facility during their enrollment with the program. Cadets may utilize these facilitates during open recreation hours and will be granted swipe access through their Temple OWLcard. Recreation access is not valid at any other TU campus facilities.

Employee Recreation Access

Payroll Deduction

Full-time regular employees have the option to have the Campus Rec access fee deducted from their paychecks. A total deduction of $10 will be withdrawn from the employee’s paycheck each month.

Employees preferring to pay their Campus Recreation access through payroll deduction will be able to enroll via the Staff Tools tab on TUportal by selecting the Campus Recreation Payroll Deduction Membership option located within the University Forms section. Swipe access will typically be granted within 48 hours of enrollment; however, users may present their enrollment form at the Temple Ambler Campus Administration Building for immediate access. Cancellations must be requested in person at the Temple Ambler Campus Administration Building. For more information about payroll deduction, please contact Main Campus Recreation Services at 215-204-1267.

Nonpayroll Deduction

Employees who are either ineligible for or do not wish to pay via payroll deduction may pay the Campus Rec access fee per term at Ambler Campus Administration Building, with a valid OWLcard. 

Term fees for employees are as follows:

  • Fall or spring: $55
  • Summer I and Summer II: $30
  • Annual: $120

Within 48 hours of completing the patron application, swipe activation will be granted to the facilities. However, users may present their Campus Rec access receipt at the Red Barn Gym for immediate access.

Alumni Recreation Access

Alumni are defined as any graduate of Temple University.

In order to purchase a Campus Rec alumni membership, alumni must visit the Ambler Campus Administration Building and present a Temple University Alumni Association Card and valid picture ID to verify alumni status. Please note: Temple University Alumni Association cards may be obtained from the Office of Alumni Relations on the Main Campus in Sullivan Hall, Suite 100. 

Alumni Rates 

Recent Alumni (graduation years 1997–present)

  • Fall: $100
  • Annual: $220
  • Spring: $100
  • Summer: $35

Regular Alumni (graduation years 1996 and older)

  • Fall: $150
  • Annual: $335
  • Spring: $150
  • Summer: $50

Alumni Membership Dates

Annual 2024-2025

  • Expires August 8, 2025

Fall 2024

  • Begins August 26, 2024
  • Ends January 12, 2025

Spring 2025

  • Begins January 13, 2025
  • Ends May 11, 2025

Summer 2025

  • Begins May 12, 2025
  • Ends August 8, 2025

Ambler Campus accepts checks and credit card for alumni membership payment. Checks must be made payable to Temple University and all payment can be brought to the Ambler Campus Administration Building. Checks returned for insufficient funds will be assessed an additional $25 fee.

Please Note: Alumni are permitted access to facilities for self-directed informal recreation participation. Structured activities and programs (i.e., intramurals, group fitness, sport clubs, workout buddy, etc.), as well as guest pass privileges, are not available for alumni.

Campus Recreation facility schedules change based on the student academic calendar. There may be abbreviated schedules during breaks and summer sessions.

Guest Access

Ambler Campus Recreation is currently not permitting guest access to our facilities. For questions, please email us at tua_row@temple.edu.

Retreats, Teambuilding and Private Events

If you are interested in utilizing any of our recreational spaces or programs for your group, please complete the Ambler Rental Inquiry form and a member of the Ambler Campus Scheduling and Events team will reach out with more information, including availability and pricing.