Recreation & Fitness
Bennett Center
Whether you’re a competitive athlete or are just looking to stay fit, Gordon’s got you covered. Our 23 varsity teams compete at the Division III level—striking a unique balance between academic and athletic excellence. Prefer a more flexible commitment? Join an intramural flag football or innertube water polo team. Or take advantage of the wooded trails on our 485-acre campus, and our 78,000-square-foot Bennett Athletic and Recreation Center (including cardio and weight equipment, an indoor pool and track, basketball and racquetball courts, studio classrooms, a rock gym and more).
The Bennett Center is available for the use of the students, alumni, faculty and staff of Gordon College and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
Rentals & Reservations
Reserve our gym, pool or classrooms for your group activity or sporting event.
Swim Lessons
Private and semi-private lessons are offered at the availability of instructors year-round to the general public as well as the Gordon College community.
Group Fitness
Gordon Recreation offers energizing and upbeat group exercise classes, including yoga and weights classes, to the Gordon community. Group fitness classes are free and held in the Tavilla Wellness Studio.
Intramural Sports
Join our seasonal leagues and tournaments, which range from flag football to trivia.
La Vida Rock Gym
Take a class, join open gym, or host an event at La Vida Center for Outdoor Education and Leadership's rock gym.
Award winning facilities
The Bennett Athletic and Recreation Center is our 78,000-square-foot athletics and recreational sports facility. A gift to the Gordon community from the George and Helen Bennett family, the $8 million center was completed in October 1996 and in 1997 won Athletic Business magazine's Top Ten New Facilities Award for its design and usability.
Parking
Parking is available adjacent to the Bennett Center, but parking is limited. Consult this map for other available parking lots on campus.