Petersen Events Center (University Of Pittsburgh)

Description

The John M. & Gertrude E. Petersen Events Center provides an unprecedented diversity of recreational opportunities for University Of Pittsburgh students. From space to play sports to space for concerts and commencement, to the home of Pitt Panthers Division I basketball, the Petersen Events Center has it all.

A key component is the 40,000-square-foot Baierl Student Recreation Center, which features four racquetball courts, two squash courts, Cybex weight machines, large free weight area, aerobics practice room, martial arts practice room, health assessment area, and a state-of-the-art aerobic area complete with treadmills, exercise bikes, and elliptical and Stairmaster machines, as well as four flat-screen plasma TVs.

Hours of operation

Varies. Call for information.

Parking

There are various parking lots located around the arena and throughout the campus. For specific information, call (412) 624-4034.

Bus routes that serve this area

• 100 - West Busway All Stops
• 44U - Oakland - Mount Lebanon
• 500 - Highland Park - Bellevue
• 501 - Manchester - Wiikinsburg
• 54C - North Side - Oakland - South Side
• 56U - Oakland - Greenfield
• 61A - East Pittsburgh - Wilkinsburg
• 61B - Braddock - Swissvale
• 61C - McKeesport - Homestead
• 67A - Monroeville
• 67C - Laketon Road
• 67E - Greensburg Pike
• 67F - Trafford
• 67J - Lincoln Highway
• 71A - Negley
• 71C - Wilkinsburg - East Liberty
• 71D - Hamilton
• 74B - Highland Park - RIDC
• 77U - Oakland - Penn Hills
• 84A - Herron Hill - Oakland
• 94B - Morningside