Loyola University Chicago

Conference Services

Indoor Spaces

Lake Shore Campus Indoor Recreation Spaces

Halas Recreation Center

The George Halas Jr. Recreation Center, built in 1985, is a 71,000-square-foot indoor state-of-the-art recreation facility, which features the following amenities:

  • Multi-Purpose Gymnasium featuring 2 high school basketball courts and 1 collegiate basketball court

  • 35-foot, 3-lane rock wall with a 13-foot bouldering wall

  • 25-yard, 8-lane pool

  • 1 Spinning Room featuring 17 M3 Keiser Spin Bikes

  • Core Stretching Room

  • 3,800 square feet of Cardio Space including a variety of LifeFitness, Cybex, PreCor, and Woodway equipment

  • 4,000+ square feet of Group Exercise Space

  • 6,500 square feet of Strength and Fitness space including TKO Free Weights and LifeFitness, Cybex, and Hammer Strength equipment

  • Men's and Women's Locker Rooms each featuring sauna

  • For more information including pricing please see below or by clicking here: 

    Campus Recreation Digital Brochure

     and 

    Pricing Sheet

Halas Recreation Center 2nd Floor
Available to rent for indoor use, the Halas 2nd floor consists of 21,000 sq. ft./ 999 capacity, 2 basketball courts (1 NCAA, 2 high schools). There are a total of 10 basketball hoops and 6 badminton courts. These spaces can be booked for external events.

Halas Gym CourtsRental PriceDuration
HS Basketball Court 1 $150 per hour
HS Basketball Court 2 $250 per hour
Collegiate Basketball Court $450 per hour

Halas Recreation Center Pool
An 8-lane, 25-yard pool that reaches a depth of 7 feet will allow for both lap swimming and space for free swimming.  Kickboards, pull-buoys, and aqua jogging belts are provided for members’ use.  The Halas Pool can be accessed through the locker rooms or the hallway by the family changing room.

Halas PoolRental PriceDuration
Shared $200 per hour
Exclusive $350 per hour
Life Guards $25  per hour

Halas Recreation Dance Rooms

Located in the heart of the Halas Recreation Center, our large dance room features floor-to-ceiling mirrors.

Dance RoomsRental PriceDuration
HRC 2 $200 per hour

Halas Recreation Center Rock Wall
Located on the lower level of the Halas Recreation Center, the wall comprises 3 lanes, a 35-foot wall, and a 13-foot bouldering wall. The Rock Wall is possible to be reserved for special events with all equipment provided.

Rock WallRental PriceDuration
HRC Rock Wall $200 per hour

Team Building Options
Are you looking to enhance your meeting experience with a custom team-building activity? Conference Services in conjunction with Ramble Outdoors offers a variety of icebreakers and half-day team-building options. Select from campfires, pool paddling, rock walls, and specialized clinics. Learn more by viewing our Ramble Outdoors Flyer!

For more information about event venues at Loyola, contact Conference Services or submit our Request for Information form.