The Dow Center offers a wide variety of amenities, giving you the opportunity to work out the way you like. 

Racquetball is Back!

Reservations can be made at the Equipment Room or by calling 616.395.7702. There are two courts available to reserve, and reservations can only be made within 24 hours of the reservations (e.g., 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the earliest for a 5:30 p.m. Wednesday reservation). 

Located on the campus of Hope College, the Dow's pool, basketball/volleyball courts, weight room, cardio room and dance studios are used in a multitude of ways.

Check out the amenities the Dow has to offer 

On a regular basis, it serves as a:

  • Student recreation and intramural center
  • Space for academic classes and the home of Hope College's dance department
  • Faculty, staff and community member fitness area

In addition, summer camps are hosted from mid-June to mid-August. Hope College's Relay for Life and Dance Marathon are hosted in the Dow annually.

The Dow Center is closed the week of campus shutdown (between Christmas and New Year's Day) and the week of Hope's Spring Break.

Dow Center Hours

• Monday–Friday: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Sunday: 1–5 p.m.

Please see our special hours for Fall Break hours and open swim times.

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Dow Center168 East 13th StreetHolland, MI 49423

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