Pizzitola Sports Center, Multi-purpose sports facility in Providence, Rhode Island, US
Pizzitola Sports Center is an indoor sports facility at Brown University on Hope Street in Providence, Rhode Island. It features tennis courts under a fiberglass roof and squash courts designed for competition.
The center opened in 1989, replacing the older Marvel Gymnasium that had served the university before it. Its construction represented a clear step forward for Brown University's athletic facilities.
The center is home to several Brown University sports teams, including basketball, volleyball, wrestling, gymnastics, and squash. Walking through the building, you get a clear sense of a place built around daily training and competition.
The center is on Hope Street and is primarily intended for the university community, so access for outside visitors may be limited. It is worth checking in advance whether a specific event or training session is open to the public.
The lobby holds a dedication to John Heisman, the man whose name is carried by the most recognized individual award in American college football. The center's own name honors a son of the Pizzitola family, whose donation helped make the building possible.
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