Recreation & Fitness

The Powerhouse


Student union, recreation center, and athletics facility.

The former power plant now houses our student union and athletic center. It’s where our artists, athletes, and every one of our multi-hyphenate Beloiters in between meet, eat, play, and practice.

The 120,000-square-foot facility features theater, classroom, and meeting spaces. There’s also a running track, 8-lane competition swimming pool, and plenty of other areas to work out and rest up.

The Powerhouse

  • Weekdays
    • Monday - Friday from 7:30AM to 8:00PM.
  • Weekends
    • Saturday & Sunday from 10:00AM to 7:00PM.

Be sure to bring your ID and swipe in at the info desk upon arrival.

Nicholls Natatorium

  • Weekdays
    • 11:00AM to 2:00PM 
  • Weekends 
    • CLOSED during the summer

Hamiltons Dining Hours

Weekdays

  • Breakfast from 8:00AM to 9:30AM.
  • Lunch from 11:00AM to 1:00PM.
  • Dinner from 4:00PM to 6:00PM.

Weekends

  • Brunch from 10:00AM to 1:00PM.
  • Dinner from 4:00PM to 6:00PM.

For more information, please visit Bon Appetit.

Health and Wellness Center

The Health and Wellness Center is closed for the summer.

Currents: Walnut Creek Gift Store

  • A newly revamped campus Spirit Store is open at the Powerhouse, combining Beloit College merchandise with the home of Campus Recreation. This store is in the same location as the previous store (street level of the Powerhouse).

    At the Powerhouse Spirit Store, you can buy Beloit College apparel and swag, and current Beloiters can also check out a Sinnissippi cruiser, Gear Shack equipment for camping (sleeping bags & pads, tents, and more) and sports (equipment for pickleball, soccer, basketball, spike ball, bags/corn hole, disc golf, and more).

    Bring your credit card to buy merchandise. Bring your Campus Rec App to check out Gear Shack and other Recreation items (free!).

  • Walnut Creek’s Powerhouse location is currently closed please visit the downtown location, located at  408 E. Grand Ave. Beloit, WI 53511

Contact Us

Phone: 608-363-2400

Email: powerhouse@beloit.edu

Powerhouse Summer Hours 2025

Over the summer, the Powerhouse will be open 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Hours for the Nicholls Natatorium are to be determined.

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