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.

Closed: May 22 - 27, 2026 | Graduation, Memorial Day Weekend, and Campus Closure

Summer Hours tentatively begin May 28, 2026

May 28 - Hours TBD, contingent on Campus Re-opening procedures

	Summer Hours May 29 - August 21
	Facility	Pool
Mon - Thur	7:00am - 7:00pm	7:00am - 6:30pm
Fri	7:00am - 7:00pm	7:00am - 6:30pm
Sat & Sun	10:00am - 4:00pm	10:00am - 3:30pm

Gymnasiums: Limited availability & closures due to camps. Check the Calendar of Events for more information.

Limited Hours & Closure Dates: Facility & Pool

June 19th Limited Hours
July 3rd, 4th & 5th Closed

Pool Area Limited Availability& Closed Areas

Dates	Times	Event	Available for Members
June 1 - 4, June 8 -11, July 6 - 9, July 27 - 30 & Aug 3 - 6.	9:00am - 12:00pm	Water Polo Camp - All Deep End	Shallow End, Spa & East Side Lounge Chairs
June 1- 4, June 8 - 12, June 15 - 18, June 22 - 26, June 29 - July 2, July 13 - 17, July 20 - 24, July 27 - 31, Aug 3 - 6	4:30pm- 6:30pm	Water Polo Camp - 5 Deep End Lanes	5 Lap Lanes, Shallow End, Spa & East Side Lounge Chairs
June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18	2:45pm - 4:15pm	Water Polo Camps - Shallow End & 3 shallow end lap lanes	3 Lap Lanes, diving board, Spa and all lounge chairs

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

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Facility Policies & Procedures

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

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