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An active membership or valid guest pass with a current adult member is required for access to the Ratner Athletic Center. Activity spaces within the Ratner Athletic Center are available for recreational use during regular operating hours unless being used by scheduled departmental programs. For up-to-date schedules and closures please visit our online open recreation schedules.


Designed by famed architect Cesar Pelli, the Gerald Ratner Athletics Center opened to the University of Chicago community in the fall of 2003. The building is named in honor of Gerald Ratner (A.B.'35, J.D.'37), who was an outfielder for Chicago during its days as a member of the Big Ten Conference.


Located at the southwest corner of Ellis Avenue and 55th Street, the air-conditioned, 150,000 square-foot facility features the 50-meter x 25-yard Myers-McLoraine Swimming Pool; the Bernard DelGiorno Fitness Center with cardiovascular exercise equipment, selectorized weightlifting machines, and free weights; a multipurpose dance studio; competition and auxiliary gymnasia; classroom and meeting room space; permanent and day lockers and locker rooms; the University of Chicago Athletics Hall of Fame; and the athletic department offices.


The Ratner Athletics Center also serves as the home of the University of Chicago basketball, volleyball, wrestling, and swimming & diving teams. The facility includes a 1,658-seat competition gymnasium and the Myers-McLoraine Swimming Pool.

In its first year of operation, the $51 million facility received awards from the American Council of Engineering Company, the American Institute of Steel Construction, and the Consulting Engineers Council of Illinois for its excellence in engineering and design.

Among the notable features of the two-story facility is a roof that is suspended by cables attached to five masts that peak 100 feet from the ground.

The Bernard J. DelGiorno Fitness Center within the Ratner Athletics Center occupies two levels of the facility plus the rotunda area. Open and full of light, the fitness center includes two selectorized weight circuits, free weights, rowing ergometers, elliptical trainers, recumbent and upright bicycles, step mills, and treadmills – many with cardio theatre options.

Additional fitness center opportunities are available at Henry Crown Field House, which include cardio, resistance, functional, and weight training equipment.

The Ratner Center houses a competition gym and auxiliary gym, both of which are available to recreational users. The Competition Gym features a practice and game site for varsity basketball, volleyball, and wrestling which converts to two recreational courts.

The Auxiliary Gym includes a multipurpose court that allows for indoor soccer, as well as basketball, volleyball, wrestling, and badminton.

The most prominent feature of the Ratner Center is the Myers-McLoraine swimming pool. The 50-meter by 25-yard pool includes up to 20 lanes in the 25-yard dimension and nine lanes in the 50-meter dimension and contains a moveable bulkhead which allows for simultaneous activities.

In addition, two one-meter diving boards are available. The pool depth ranges from four feet in the shallow section to 13.5 feet in the diving well. The two three-meter diving boards are for varsity sport team use only.

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4worldlovers: Midtown is your luxury health oasis nestled between Bucktown, Lincoln Park, and Logan Square. With world-class amenities, Midtown Athletic Club Chicago is more resort than gym.

There is currently a waitlist for Membership at Midtown Chicago. Limiting membership levels at the club allows us to offer an elevated experience for every member. In the meantime, we encourage you to schedule a tour or join our waitlist.

Midtown’s locker rooms feature a spacious steam room, sauna, and a multitude of private showers stocked with exclusive hair/body products and plush towels.

With over 178 group fitness classes every week, Midtown has a class you’ll love. So, take a HIIT fitness class, practice yoga, or box a few rounds. All included with membership.

Over 14,000 square feet of training space complete with ample free weights, resistance machines, and cardio equipment. Take your own path or connect with our expert training staff to help you achieve your aspirations.

Comprised of 16 indoor tennis courts, 6 pickleball courts, and 4 paddle courts, Midtown Chicago offers world-class tennis lessons and competitive teams for adults and juniors alike.

Swim laps, take lessons, or lounge by our 25-yard, 5-lane outdoor and indoor swimming pools with adjacent plunge and whirlpools.

Relax and recover at The Spa at Midtown, which offers a full range of massage therapies, beauty treatments, and salon services. Our spa is available to members and guests. View Spa Menu.

2 hours per day of complimentary childcare is included with select memberships, so enjoy the club knowing your kids will be having fun.

Enjoy fresh, delicious food options at our contemporary restaurant, a rooftop beverage on SIX, or peruse our shop stocked with everything your active lifestyle requires. View Menu.

Stay in one of our 55 boutique Chicago hotel rooms or 4 luxurious suites. All rooms feature contemporary design elements and full access to the club. All members receive a 20% discount and waiver resort fee on hotel bookings.

Explore all the benefits of the premier athletic club that’s so much more than a gym.

Gain access to hundreds of classes, personal attention, and unparalleled amenities.

4worldlovers: Lakeshore Sport & Fitness is Chicago’s #1 destination for sport, fitness, and fun. We are a diverse community of like-minded people who participate in social, instructional, and competitive sporting activities; and who seek to improve and enhance our quality of life through wellness. The LakeshoreSF campus sits on over 3.5 acres in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. We offer more than 185,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor sport and fitness space, with extensive programming for the entire family.

2 Men’s/Women’s Locker Rooms with Steam, Sauna, and Whirlpool

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If you are ready to upgrade your fitness experience in the West Loop area, our West Loop Athletic Club is here for you! Whether you are a fitness guru or newly beginning your wellness journey, WAC is ready to support you to success. You can get one-on-one personal training and so much more! This is just a small preview of all that CAC West Loop has to offer.


When you join Chicago Athletic Clubs, you get access to our seven-location gym network, with gyms located throughout the larger Chicago area. So you can take advantage of your West Loop gym membership no matter where your day takes you. Are you looking for a Chicago gym with a pool and swimming lessons or a local yoga studio? West Loop Athletic Club has all of this and more wrapped into a single membership! Please call or visit WAC with any questions you may have.

Our local West Loop gym strives to maintain the latest fitness amenities for our community, including: