Goucher College Athletics Master Plan

Planning was informed by environmental constraints that limit area for development to the north of the existing athletics precinct, and by an expanding student residential community to the south. Relocation of the entire Equestrian Center to underutilized land at the eastern perimeter of the campus was a linchpin of the strategy. This allows the land area appropriate for the Equestrian program, while making space available for new fields and courts located near supporting facilities. A new fitness center and natatorium are located on the Loop Road, creating a refreshed presence for athletics and recreation, with direct connections to the new residential community.

Key goals of the plan are facility enhancements to support student health and recreation, as well as recruitment and performance in all athletic programs. Practice, training, and locker facility improvements are proposed throughout. The Goucher Athletics Master Plan is a tool for managed change. It provides for flexibility and adaptation to funding availability and evolving needs over time, resulting in a cohesive athletics precinct that will serve the College for generations to come.