Facilities
Important Information Regarding Facility Hours
Please note that facility hours change during holidays and breaks. In addition, Baker Sports Complex, including Cannon Pool closes during Men's Basketball Games.
Employees & Students: please check Davidson One for updated facility hours.
In addition to the wide array of employee wellness classes we offer at set times, employees can work independently, with access to campus gyms, facilities and equipment for health and fitness.
Nisbet and Chidsey Fitness Centers
Both fitness centers are currently open.
Chidsey Fitness Center is only open to students living on campus.
Nisbet Fitness Center, located on the ground floor of the Alvarez Union is open to faculty, staff and students.
Baker Sports Complex Lower Level Workout Rooms
There are two lower-level workout spaces that provide students and employees the opportunity to use free weights. In addition, there are two full sets of dumbbells and kettlebells, battle ropes, rowers, ski ergs, pull-up bars, spin bikes and much more.
Fall 2022 Hours of Operation
- Monday - Thursday: 1 - 9 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
*Please note that these rooms are closed during PE classes.
Baker Sports Complex
The Baker Sports Complex, completed in 1989, houses all of Davidson's indoor athletic facilities.
- Within Baker, the following are available to employees and students: fitness rooms, racquetball and squash courts, basketball/volleyball courts, and dance and multi-purpose studios.
- Indoor tennis courts will be available for play when not being used by scholar athletes.
- All staff, students and faculty will be required to show their CatCard at the front desk to gain entry to the building.
- General day-use locker rooms are available for employees and students.
Hours
- Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 6 p.m.
Cannon Pool
Lap Swim Hours
Fall 2023-Spring 2024
- Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Monday-Thursday, 7:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m.
Summer 2024
- Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Subject to change, check back regularly for up-to-date swim hours.
Tennis Courts Knobloch Tennis Center
The Knobloch Tennis Center will be available and open during Baker Sports Complex operating hours and when not being used by scholar-athletes. To gain access to the Tennis Center you must enter through the front desk of Baker.
Irwin Belk Track
This 400-meter, eight-lane track is built to international standards and is located in Richardson Stadium.
Lake Campus
Located seven miles from campus, the lake campus has 110 acres of waterfront property, perfect for water activities and other recreation.