Athletic Facilities

The Institute's fitness center is a light cardiovascular exercise facility with a variety of exercise equipment as well as shower facilities. The center is accessible 24 hours a day with an activated Institute ID card and is free of charge. For reasons of liability, access is only available to adults over the age of 18 who are affiliated with the Institute. Completion of a waiver application is required prior to card activation.

Lighted Tennis and pickleball courts are located behind the playground on Goldman Lane with parking available behind the ECP Building (225 S. Olden Lane). The courts are accessible to any Institute affiliate with a valid ID card.  Due to a noise ordinance, playtime on these courts is limited from 7:00 AM until 10:00 PM each day. Court use is first-come, first-served basis. If you plan to use the courts in the evening, members of the IAS community can turn the tennis court lights on by themselves using their ID cards. To access the light controls, present a valid IAS ID card to the control box card reader located on the northeast corner of the garage building. Instructions to turn on the tennis court lights are located on the gray box mounted on the wall. If you have any problems or questions, you may contact Public Safety (609-947-5940) to have the lights turned on.

Individuals holding a formal position of Faculty, Member, Visitor, or staff of the Institute may also apply to Princeton University for a reduced rate permit that provides access to their athletic facilities. In order to receive the reduced rate of Affiliate an Institute ID issued to the applicant must be presented at the time of application. Detailed information can be obtained at (609) 258-1647 or https://campusrec.princeton.edu/affiliate-memberships.

The Institute's campus includes a 560-acre nature reserve of woodlands and fields, interlaced with extensive trails enjoyed year-round by bird watchers, walkers, runners, and cross-country skiers.