The ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Centre opened officially on January 15, 2010 (though its doors were opened to users December 1, 2009).
The ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Centre is a modern, multi-purpose complex Integrating academics, sport and recreation, student and community activities, that invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and local community members to come together for out-of-classroom and lifelong learning.
![[photo of the groundbreaking for the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Centre]](/encyclopedia/sites/qencwww/files/uploaded_images/q/queenscentre/QCGroundbreaking.jpg "¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Centre groundbreaking")
¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Centre groundbreaking, 2007
The Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC) within the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Centre building contains a 38 x 25 metre pool, gymnasia (including a main gym that seats 2,000 spectators), squash and racquetball courts, approximately 25,000 square feet of fitness space, four dance/yoga studios, and 4 designated spin/fitness and combat rooms. The building also hosts a food court, fireside lounge, retail and student club space.
The ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Centre is also home to the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies.
The complex was designed by architects Sasaki Associates, Inc. (Watertown, MA), Bregman + Hamann Architects (Toronto), and Shoalts and Zaback Architects Ltd. (Kingston).