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Temple University

1910 Liacouras Walk
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122 USA
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Recreational Facilities Recreation passes may be purchased through the Summer Conference Office. However, there are a few areas that are open to the public and and are free such as an outdoor track, tennis courts, a turf field, and a sand volleyball court. You may buy access into a full service gym with weightlifting machines and free weights, cardio, group classes, an indoor track, and outdoor and indoor basketball courts. We also have an indoor pool, and equipment rentals.
Public Transportation Don’t have a car? One of the benefits of being in the city is public transportation! SEPTA, the area’s public transportation company has two subway stations near Temple University, as well as a Regional Rail train station and several bus routes. SEPTA.org has a “Plan My Trip” service that will tell you what modes of transportation you need to take to get to where you are going. Approximate cost is $2.00 each way, or tokens can be purchased at 7-eleven or the TU bookstore. Ask our staff, or look on www.septa.org for specific directions on how to get to where you are going
Campus Tours Campus Tours and information sessions are a great way to get to know the campus, as well as Temple’s rich history. Tours are offered from the University’s Welcome Center, 1101 West Montgomery Avenue. There is an information session from 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM and a campus tour from 11:00 AM to noon daily. In the afternoons there is an Information Session from 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM and a Campus Tour from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Our conference staff may also be able to do a tour as well, which can be arranged by contact our office.
Security Temple University has one of the largest campus police in the country that are here to keep the campus safe. They patrol the area 24 hours a day on bikes, foot and in squad cars. However, you may want to take precautions to protect yourself and your belongings. When leaving your room, always lock your door and keep valuables secured or out of sight. Avoid walking/jogging alone at night, stay on well-lighted paths, and remain alert to your immediate surrounds. Report suspicious persons/activities or crimes in progress immediately to the Temple University police 215-204-1234 or 911. There are blue emergency poles located throughout campus, as well as security booths all throughout the outskirts of campus that are there for your wellbeing.