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!

Regular Semester Hours

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

Fall 2024 Hours

Monday - Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM

Friday 10 AM - 5 PM

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 kevin.orangers@temple.edu

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 it’s 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.

Retreats 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 campus events team will reach out with more information, including  availability and pricing.

Activities and Events

Recreational Activities

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

These activities are specifically designed for the Ambler Campus and include informal recreation and weekly activities held throughout the year. 

Temple Ambler has a host of traditional games and activities available for use, both for “pick up” games or facilitated. These include: Cornhole and other lawn games, basketball, volleyball and tennis.

Recreation Events and Weekly Programs

Recreation Services, the Office of Student and Campus Life and the Office of Non-Credit and Special Programs invite students to participate in health and wellness programs offered on campus. 

Learn more about upcoming one-day, weekly and ongoing programs and a variety of campus contests.

Learn more about all non-credit programs offered at Temple Ambler.

Equipment Rental 

The Red Barn Gym offers the following equipment for use in the Gym and on the campus outdoor courts:

• Basketballs

• Pickle Ball Rackets

• Fingerless Boxing Gloves

• Tennis Balls

• Volleyballs

Temple Ambler Recreation, Outdoor Education and Wellness additionally offers several lawn games, which may be reserved for free by students.

These include:

• Corn Hole (2 sets)

• Can Jam

• Croquet (1 set)

• Freestanding Hammocks (10)

• Horseshoes

• Ladder Golf

• Portable Pickleball (2 sets)

• Spike Ball

Interested students may sign out and pick up equipment during open recreation hours. Please fill out this form to request equipment. 

Take the Survey

What sports and other recreational activities would you like to see at Temple Ambler? When would you like to play them? Share your thoughts by taking this brief online survey today.

Employment Opportunities

Become part of the Temple Ambler Recreation, Outdoor Education and Wellness team!

There are many employment opportunities with Ambler Recreations Services. Students are employed in the Red Barn Gym and the Ambler Campus Pool. Students may also learn about becoming facilitators for the challenge course and leadership/teamwork programs. 

Interested candidates should contact Steve Sassaman at 267-468-8107 or steve.sassaman@temple.edu. 

Challenge Course Facilitator

Challenge Course Facilitators will be responsible for delivering programming utilizing the low ropes facility at Temple University Ambler. This includes following established risk mitigation strategies (e.g., spotting participants) following the protocol outlined in local operating procedures. Facilitators will guide participants through a progression of teambuilding and problem-solving activities ranging from three-hour to full-day programs. A typical program will involve facilitating 8-15 participants. Will be responsible for training and monitoring participants on basic risk mitigation procedures such as spotting. Facilitators will be responsible for the continuous coaching of groups and conducting formal reflection and debriefing activities for participants.

Nature-Based Wellness Facilitator

Nature-Based Wellness Facilitators will be responsible for delivering programming utilizing the outdoor facilities at Temple University Ambler. This includes following established risk mitigation strategies (e.g., ensuring participants are adequately hydrated) following the protocol outlined in local operating procedures. Facilitators will guide participants through wellness programming utilizing experiential modalities, including horticulture and expressive arts therapy techniques. A typical program will involve facilitating 8-15 participants. Will be responsible for training and monitoring participants on basic risk mitigation procedures such as proper use of gardening tools. Facilitators will be responsible for the continuous coaching of groups and conducting formal reflection and debriefing activities for participants.

Recreation Assistant

Recreation programming assistants will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of recreation programming at the Temple Ambler Campus. This includes attending to the Red Barn Gym Fitness Room, and other recreational facilities, coordination, and oversight of intramural sports and events. Assistants will be responsible for following and directing participants in established risk mitigation strategies (e.g., ensuring participants are using fitness equipment appropriately) following the protocol outlined in local operating procedures.