Northwestern will officially break ground on its new lakefront athletics facility with a ceremony Nov. 13, the University announced Friday.
The complex will include both the Ryan Fieldhouse and the Walter Athletics Center.
According to Northwestern's press release, the Ryan Fieldhouse will contain the following:
- A full-size indoor practice field for multiple sports (Wilson Field)
- Workout areas for Olympic sports teams
- Space to house campus events including convocations and Dance Marathon
- Sports medicine resources
- Locker rooms for a variety of varsity sports
The Walter Athletics Center is also geared mostly toward housing athletic activities.