Drayson Center

Overview

• Facility name: Loma Linda University Drayson Center (Drayson Center)
• Brief description: A full-service university wellness and recreation center offering comprehensive fitness, aquatics, health & wellness, intramurals, senior programs, and a spa (hot tub/jacuzzi). The center serves students, employees, families, and community members with both year-round and seasonal programs.
• Overall atmosphere and experience: Clean, family-friendly, and community-oriented. Programs are structured around Loma Linda University Health’s philosophy of “wholeness,” emphasizing physical, social, and spiritual wellness. The center is busy and active—serving thousands daily—with a supportive staff and a broad range of classes and services for all ages and abilities.

Features & Amenities

• Aquatics:
  • Heated lap pool (open year-round)
  • Leisure pool with water slide (seasonal)
  • Jacuzzi / spa area
  • Training pool: 10 lanes, diving board, depths 3–12 ft, 78–81°F
  • Daily water aerobics, private swim lessons, handicap accessible facilities
• Spa / Hot Tub:
  • Temperature around 102–105°F
  • Accommodates up to 10 people
  • Upper and lower jets
  • Wheelchair accessible
• Fitness & Exercise:
  • Fully equipped weight and cardio rooms
  • Group exercise and recreation classes (many levels)
  • FLEXability Techno Stretch machines
  • Indoor and outdoor running tracks
• Intramurals & Courts:
  • Multiple intramural sports (basketball, volleyball, soccer, flag football, etc.)
  • Ten sports courts available for reservation
  • Equipment check-out for members
• Senior Wellness:
  • Senior-focused classes and events
  • Reduced and complimentary senior membership options for eligible seniors
• Health & Wellness Services:
  • Medical massage
  • Personal training
  • Preventative care and nutrition/weight-management programs
  • InBody body composition testing available on-site
• Event & Reservation Facilities:
  • Collins Auditorium, conference rooms, gymnasium, courts, studio spaces, aquatics facilities, locker rooms, and additional spaces available for reservation

Services

• Group exercise classes (Group X)
• Recreation and children’s programs
• Swim lessons and seasonal swim programs (American Red Cross-based)
• Intramural leagues and team-building activities
• Personal training and medical massage
• InBody 570 body composition testing
• Senior activities and senior-specific programming
• Facility and event reservations (auditorium, conference rooms, sports courts, etc.)

Pricing

• InBody 570 testing:
  • Students: first session free; $5/session thereafter
  • Other Drayson Center members: $10/session
  • Non-members: $20/session
• Swim lesson fees: Example seasonal rate listed as $98 per session (adult, preschool, and kids Learn-to-Swim sessions listed at $98/session)
• Membership pricing: Not fully detailed on the provided content. Notes indicate full-time benefitted employees and students (and dependents/spouses) of Loma Linda University Health have free access; reduced senior rates and some complimentary senior memberships are available.

Location & Hours

• Location: Loma Linda University Drayson Center (on the Loma Linda University campus). The site positions the Drayson Center as the university’s primary wellness facility serving students, employees, and the community.
• Typical operating hours (examples from posted schedule):
  • Facility: Opens early (around 5:30 a.m.) most days; typically closes around 10:00 p.m. on weekdays. Sunday hours shorter (e.g., 5:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. shown). Friday may have earlier closing (example: 2:00 p.m.) and Saturdays may be closed (check current schedule online).
  • Membership desk: Usually 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on weekdays (varies by day; see website for current times).
  • Outdoor facilities: Early morning to evening (example: 5:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. on weekdays in sample week).
• Holiday hours: Many major holidays observed (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, extended December closure dates listed). Verify current holiday hours on the Drayson Center site before visiting.

Notes

• What makes this place different: Drayson Center emphasizes whole-person wellness—mind, body, and spirit—as part of Loma Linda University Health’s mission. The facility is noted for being notably clean and supported by a friendly staff. It combines robust fitness and sports offerings with medical-style wellness services (medical massage, preventative care) and community-centered programming.
• Accessible and inclusive features: Spa is wheelchair accessible; aquatics and other facilities include handicap access and adaptive programming.
• Strong community and senior focus: Large senior membership and tailored programming for older adults; substantial community use and outreach as well as free access …