A state-of-the-art recreation and wellness facility will open in January of 2013 to serve students, faculty and staff on ASU’s West campus. The $25-million facility, funded by a student government-endorsed facility fee, will feature amenities such as weight and fitness equipment, fitness studios, an outdoor pool and fields, gymnasium, racquetball courts, and wellness service space including a demonstration kitchen for healthy food preparation.

With the addition of the recreation and wellness facility, construction is now under way on three major projects at the West campus, located at 4701 W. Thunderbird Road in Phoenix. A new residence hall and a dining facility will open in August, in time for the start of the Fall 2012 semester.

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