Student smiling while leaning on a barbell inside the Lawrence Ryan Fitness Pavilion.

Lawrence Ryan Fitness Pavilion

Fitness on the Point 

Overlooking PLNU’s scenic view of the Pacific Ocean, the Lawrence Ryan Fitness Pavilion offers a dedicated space for training, wellness, and community. Designed to support everyday health and PLNU’s athletic programs, the new fitness facility supports PLNU’s commitment of whole person development.

Elevated Wellness

Inspired by the greater need for access to high-quality fitness facilities on campus, construction began on the Lawrence Ryan Fitness Pavilion. The facility was made possible with the generosity of the Ryan Family Foundation and dozens of other donors and is named in honor of the life and legacy of PLNU alumnus Lawrence ‘Larry’ Ryan.

Completed in the summer of 2026, the fitness center provides students across campus with a dedicated space for movement, training, and wellness, while also supporting PLNU’s thriving NCAA Division II athletics programs. From open hours for the PLNU community to sports performance, athletic training, and health classes, the Lawrence Ryan Fitness Pavilion takes part in PLNU’s mission by creating a space where community is strengthened and character is modeled and formed.

Equipment and Space

The space provides approximately 1,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor workout space, including weight-lifting equipment; a 3,400 square foot multipurpose turf area; a 2,500 square foot yoga deck turf area; and a 2,300 square foot outdoor rubber-surfaced area.  

The weight equipment includes benches, six barbell stations, a full rack of dumbbells and slam balls, pull-up bars, tension bands, plyometric boxes, and more. Students can spread out using the equipment on the multipurpose turf area or yoga deck for individual or group workouts. 

Fitness Pavilion Hours

Monday – Thursday | 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Friday | 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm., 2:00 – 10:00 p.m. 

Saturday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Sunday | 12:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Built to Move

Exterior of the Lawrence Ryan Fitness Pavilion beside PLNU’s athletic fields.
Student standing among weight racks and strength training equipment inside the Lawrence Ryan Fitness Pavilion.
Lawrence Ryan Fitness Pavilion and outdoor training area illuminated by the setting sun.
Student performing a lunge beside strength training equipment inside the Lawrence Ryan Fitness Pavilion.
Students exercising and relaxing on the lawn outside the Lawrence Ryan Fitness Pavilion.
Students using strength training equipment inside the Lawrence Ryan Fitness Pavilion.
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Exterior of the Lawrence Ryan Fitness Pavilion beside PLNU’s athletic fields.
Student standing among weight racks and strength training equipment inside the Lawrence Ryan Fitness Pavilion.
Lawrence Ryan Fitness Pavilion and outdoor training area illuminated by the setting sun.
Student performing a lunge beside strength training equipment inside the Lawrence Ryan Fitness Pavilion.
Students exercising and relaxing on the lawn outside the Lawrence Ryan Fitness Pavilion.
Students using strength training equipment inside the Lawrence Ryan Fitness Pavilion.

Location & Contact Information

West side of the track / athletics complex at the main Point Loma campus (3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, CA 92106)

Can reach Point Loma Nazarene University regarding the Lawrence Ryan Fitness Pavilion by contacting PLNU Campus Facilities at (619) 849-2320.