The Pioneer Activity Center, located at 134 Williams Fieldhouse on the University of Wisconsin-Platteville campus, serves as the central athletic and recreational facility. It’s designed to meet the needs of students, faculty, staff, and community members seeking to enhance their activity levels and achieve a healthier lifestyle. This comprehensive facility boasts a wide array of spaces and equipment to support diverse fitness goals.
Among the key features is a 6-lane, 25-yard swimming pool, perfect for lap swimming and aquatic exercises. The multi-purpose activity center is a significant highlight, featuring a 6-lane, 200-meter running track and adaptable courts for various sports including basketball, volleyball, and tennis, all on synthetic surfaces. For racquetball enthusiasts, there are 3 dedicated courts. In addition to these, the facility offers 3 wood basketball courts primarily intended for informal recreational games.
For those focused on fitness and conditioning, the Pioneer Activity Center provides 2 exercise studios suitable for group classes or individual workouts, along with a dedicated stretching and classroom area. A state-of-the-art Queenax Functional Training system is available for advanced fitness routines. The cardio loft is extensively equipped with 50 pieces of equipment, including treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, stair steppers, and rowers, catering to all cardio preferences. The expansive 18,000 square foot strength facility is a major draw, encompassing a functional training zone, selectorized and plate-loaded machine areas, a dumbbell section, and a free weight zone featuring 10 rack stations for power and Olympic lifts, ensuring comprehensive strength training opportunities.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Department of Athletics operates a comprehensive program within the Pioneer Activity Center. This program is dedicated to offering unique opportunities for recreation, promoting overall wellness, and fostering student development. It actively encourages healthy lifestyles within both the university and the wider Platteville communities through engaging personal and team challenges, hands-on educational experiences, and diverse competitive activities. Furthermore, the center plays a vital role in student recruitment and retention, aligning with the University’s core values and diversity initiatives to improve quality of life through a balanced approach to work and leisure.
The Pioneer Activity Center is committed to inclusivity and accessibility. Patrons and guests with disabilities are encouraged to inform the center if any special services, assistance, or modifications are needed to ensure full access to facilities and participation in programs. This ensures everyone can benefit from the resources and opportunities available at the Pioneer Activity Center.
