Location: 134 Williams Fieldhouse
Phone: 608.342.1568
Website: https://www.uwplatt.edu/department/pioneer-activity-center

The Pioneer Activity Center is the Athletic and Recreation facility on the University of Wisconsin-Platteville campus where students, faculty, staff and community members can come to address their need to be more active and desire to achieve a healthier lifestyle. The Pioneer Activity Center has trained student employees whose objective is to provide the information and insight to help our members/students develop a healthier self.  The facility has a multitude of activity spaces located throughout the on-campus complex which includes:

• Six lane, 25-yard swimming pool
• Multi-purpose activity center that includes a six lane, 200-meter running track
• 18,000-square-foot weight training area, consisting of a multifunctional training area, cable machines, free weight zone with 14 power racks with rogue bumper plates and 10 platforms to perform Power and Olympic lifts
• Four synthetic basketball/volleyball/tennis courts, two racquetball courts, and three full length wood basketball courts, primarily for informal recreation with three lane running track above
• Cardio loft, housing 50 pieces of assorted equipment ranging from treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, stair steppers, rowers, and Jacob's Ladder machine
• Outdoor multi-sport artificial turf field
• Three exercise studios
• Dedicated stretching space/classroom

The Department of Athletics provides a comprehensive program that provides unique opportunities for recreation, wellness, and student development; promotes healthy lifestyles to the university and surrounding communities through personal and team challenges; hands-on educational experiences and competitive activities; aids in student recruitment and retention; and supports the University's core values and strategic initiatives to enhance the quality of life through the balance of work and play.

Patrons and guests with disabilities are requested to indicate if special services, assistance, or appropriate modifications are needed to gain access into a facility or to fully participate in a program and/or facility.