TOWSON, Md. – Towson University is investing $40 million into renovations of its Burdick recreational hall to be completed by 2017.
Burdick Hall will expand by nearly 100,000 square feet, with 22,000 square feet earmarked for new fitness space. Construction is set to start next month.
Scott Guckert, the director of construction services for Towson University, says the expansion will bring “more numerous and higher quality fitness equipment, programs, and activities to the Towson campus community.” The said expansion is designed to both accommodate the growing student body and help to recruit an even greater number of students in the years following 2017.
An outdoor activity area is being added to the gym, which will serve to rent out equipment for on-campus athletic activities and complement the existing rock wall that stands near the entrance of Burdick Hall.
A roller-rink type surface is being installed on the second level of the recreational building. This will allow for roller-derby, roller skating, and other related activities to take place within the hall. An all new indoor running track is being constructed for use of the Towson track team and all of the Towson student body, faculty, and staff. Along with the rink and track, a swimming class area, a dining area, several exercise classrooms, an American Ninja style obstacle course, and a new spin studio are being built. Several new offices are also being established for the administrative department that Guckert works with.
Guckert said, “these renovations and updates to our Burdick Hall will introduce new and improved services to the student body and they will revamp the size of recreational activity options on campus.”
Devin McLaughlin 