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Enhancing Recreational Facilities: Trees Hall Redesign Survey at the University of Pittsburgh

This report highlights the objectives and findings from a survey aimed at improving recreational facilities at the University of Pittsburgh, particularly Trees Hall. Concerns over outdated equipment and inadequate storage space prompted a call for modernization. Key recommendations include proposing a new gym floor design, enhancing spectator seating, and installing storage solutions. The survey collected student feedback on their needs and preferences, revealing critical areas for improvement in recreational services to elevate the university experience for current and prospective students.

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Enhancing Recreational Facilities: Trees Hall Redesign Survey at the University of Pittsburgh

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  1. Group 5: Trees Hall Re-design / Athletic Survey Group Members: Justin Fleischmann, Christian Pitts, Kathy Thompson February 23rd, 2012

  2. Table of Contents

  3. Objectives • Help improve recreational and intramural facilities at the University of Pittsburgh • Gather input/suggestion from current students • Help modernize Trees Hall • Gather input/suggestion from current students • Propose a new floor design for the large gym at Trees Hall • Target seating and item storage

  4. Statement of Problem • Pitt’s Recreational Facilities: • Some are outdated • Lacking facilities possessed by other comparable universities • Within Trees Hall (Large Gym): • No storage space for personal belongings • Broken bleachers • No seating for people watching game • No seating for people waiting to play

  5. Motivation • Facility Improvement • Offer input on improvement of facilities • Affecting their own university experience • Offering direct input of their ideas • Prospective Students • Better facilities • University offers more • Maintenance of Trees Hall • Main gym is outdated • Bleachers useless and broken • Possible additions / improvements • More efficient floor plan

  6. Background Current Recreational Facilities at Pitt • Baierl Fitness Center in Petersen Events Center • Weight Room/Fitness Center • Four Racquetball Courts • Two Squash Courts • Cost Sports Center • Indoor Field • Outdoor Turf Mini Fields • Fitzgerald Field House • Indoor Track • 2 Squash Courts • Campus Dorms • Small Fitness Centers Baierl Fitness Center

  7. Background (Cont.) • Trees Hall (Most important to the project) • Weight Room and Fitness Center • Olympic-sized Pool and Recreational Pool • Racquetball Courts • Large Sports Gym • Basketball/Volleyball Courts • Rock-Climbing Wall • Golf Practice Area • Bellefield Hall • Weight Room • Sports Gym • Indoor Pool Trees Hall

  8. Statement of Work • Initial Tasks • First Client Meeting • Research • Proposal • Survey (Online Software) • Questions • Compile • Present • Apply Feedback • Distribution • Advertising • Collecting / Applying Results

  9. Statement of Work (Cont.) • Large Gym Design • Collection of Data • Dimensions • Building Codes • Floor Plan Design • Consult student input • Numerical Survey Results • Student Comments • Most efficient floor plan Dance Class in Trees Gym

  10. Preliminary Data • Penn State University, University Park • Several Gyms, Fields, Courts, and an ice rink • Ohio Wesleyan University • Most popular – Indoor Tennis and basketball courts • Outdoor soccer fields, Campus Gym also popular • Ithaca College • Similar to Pitt’s facilities • Most popular is main fitness center • Penn State University, the Behrend College • Limited Weightlifting facilities • Many indoor options – basketball, soccer, etc.

  11. Preliminary Data (Cont.) • Denison University • Main fitness center is, again, very popular • Desire for an ice rink • Michigan State University • Similar facilities to Penn State • Indoor Basketball courts are very heavily used • University of Maryland, College Park • Only one outdoor soccer field • Seven Total Basketball Courts (4 indoor, 3 out) • St. Mary’s College of Maryland • Many fitness centers and outdoor fields • Three multi-purpose courts

  12. Final Data (Survey) • Baierl Weight Room most widely-used • Dorm Fitness Centers also frequently used • Trees Hall used 3rd most often for basketball, racquetball, and the weight room • Bellefield used infrequently

  13. Final Data (Survey) • Trees needs improvement more than other facilities • Baierl needs very few modifications • Cost received many “Needs no Improvements” votes, but still received an average score

  14. Final Data (Survey) • Weight Room, Basketball Courts, and Racquetball Courts need improvement at Trees • Outdoor Fields at Cost received positive reviews • Facilities in Baierl need almost no improvements

  15. Final Data (Survey) • Weight Room and Sports Gym At Bellefield are outdated • Indoor Track could use improvement, but the FH is not widely used • Leisure Pool and Weight Rooms would be most beneficial, according to students

  16. Final Data (Survey)

  17. Final Data (Design) Golf Practice Area/Rock Wall

  18. Final Data (Design) • Additions • Cubbyholes for storage • 3-tiered retractable bleachers • Complies with building safety codes

  19. Justified Budget • All further supplies had no cost • No budget for facility improvements • Unsure which changes will be made • Costs of different improvements will vary

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