Joseph L. Alioto Recreation Center

The Joseph L. Alioto Recreation Center is a highlight to campus life. Managed by the Department of Campus Recreation, and open throughout the year, students will find many different fitness & wellness activities to fit their needs.

UPDATES:

Incoming Students. Click here sign your waiver digitally. If you are under the age of 18 click here to download the waiver. Send to Lori: ljs9@stmarys-ca.edu

SMC Faculty & Staff Memberships. Register here for your membership and click here to sign the waiver.

January 2026 Hours of Operation
Jan 5 - 23, 2026	Facility	Pool
Mon - Thur	7:00am - 10:00pm	8:00-10:00am & 3:00-9:00pm
Fri	7:00am - 8:00pm	8:00-10:00am & 3:00-7:00pm
Sat & Sun	10:00am - 8:00pm	11:00am - 2:00pm

Jan 5 - Limited hours for Pool - Open 3:00 - 8:00pm

Jan 19- MLK Jr Day Limited hours: 10:00am - 10:00pm, pool 3:00-8:00pm

Jan 24 - Feb 1 - Jan Term Break: Hours TBD

Calendar of Events Sign Your Waiver Reserve a Room

10 Year Celebration

One decade into the opening of the recreation center, we are celebrating ten years of community.

New Pool Furniture

“The pool is the best part of Saint Mary’s,” Kate Buzanis ’25

Matthe Menzi carefull places his foot on the hold at the climbing wall

Climbing Wall Revived with New Equipment

Bouldering on the climbing wall has been added as an activity. Rock Climbing Club President Chloe Ourada ‘24 contributed a new bouldering route.

Pickleball Brings Our SMC Community Together

“Events like the pickleball clinic are what makes Saint Mary’s a special community.”
– Rob Browning, Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Quicklinks & Resources

Purchase a Membership

Facility Policies & Procedures

Purchase a Locker Rental

Members and guests of the Joseph L. Alioto Recreation Center must adhere to facility policies as well as policies listed in the Saint Mary’s College Student Handbook, Saint Mary’s College Staff Handbook and/or Saint Mary’s College Faculty Handbook. Members or guests not abiding by policies are subject to removal from facility, suspension of membership and/or elimination of membership.

Quick Links to Policy Notices
Sponsored Guest Policy	Workout Attire Policy	Personal Training Policy	Service Animal Policy
Onlooking Policy	Swim Attire Policy	Rental & Camp Policy	Facility Access Suspension

Contact Information

General Information email: campusrec@stmarys-ca.edu

Membership email: jarcmemberships@stmarys-ca.edu

Call the Front Desk: (925) 631-4949

Campus Recreation

Instagram

Facebook