Watch: Tour James Madison University's Recreation Center

Oct 10, 2023

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The recently renovated rec center at James Madison University is a multi-level fitness and wellness center with 278,515 square feet of activity space. The facility was nationally recognized by receiving the 2017 and 2000 NIRSA Outstanding Sports Facility Award and the 1997 Athletic Business Facilities of Merit Award. Check out the video below for a virtual tour of the recently renovated facility:

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