Joe Frank Sanderson Recreational Center: Mississippi State University

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This 157,600 square foot recreational facility is located on the North side of the campus adjacent to Chadwick Lake. This building meets the recreational and fitness requirements of students, faculty, and staff. Contained within this structure are four major components connected by two large open circulation splines. The four areas include a gymnasium containing four basketball courts that can quickly convert to one championship court, a natatorium with a 40 yard x 25 yard swimming pool subdivided into two areas and a fourth area consisting of eight racquetball courts, aerobic rooms and a 10,000 square foot fitness room with “state of the art” exercise equipment. Other activities spaces include interior and exterior lounges, classrooms, conference rooms, and multipurpose space.