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Home of the Smith College Bears

Ainsworth Gym

Overview
Ainsworth Gymnasium is home to the Smith College basketball and volleyball programs. Named after Smith Athletics Hall of Fame member Dorothy Ainsworth, this beautiful facility features six baskets, bleacher seating for over 500, and a traditional hardwood floor that can be divided into two courts. A professional-style scorers' table seats up to 12 during basketball games.
Hours of Operation

Directions

From the South: Northampton is on Route I-91 in Massachusetts. Take Exit 18, and follow Route 5 north into the center of town. Turn left onto Route 9.

From the North: From I-91 South, take Exit 20, and follow onto Route 5 south into the center of town. At the intersection of Route 5 and Route 9 (Main Street), turn right onto Route 9.

From the East or West via the Massachusetts Turnpike: Northampton is on Route I-91 North (Mass Pike exit 4). Once on I-91, follow the directions above for visitors from the south.

Continue on Route 9 to first set of traffic lights (go straight through). Approximately 50 feet, road divides, bear left onto Route 66 (West Street). After approximately 0.4 miles, turn right onto unsigned, paved road (after the parking lot on your right and just before a small bridge). The Gymnasium complex is the second building on the right. Use the second parking lot.