# Gerald Ratner Athletics Center > Sports complex includes a large pool and multiple rooms for various activities. Gym features many squat racks, a focus on powerlifting and free weights, and allows chalk use. Facility often gets crowded during peak hours, with equipment well maintained despite some wear. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/GeraldRatnerAthleticsCenter - Address: 5530 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States - Phone: +17737023871 - Website: https://athletics.uchicago.edu/sports/2023/6/12/ratner.aspx ## What it is good for - Gyms — 7.3/10 - Weight Lifting Gym — 6.5/10 ## What people say - "This weight lifting gym has plenty of squat racks and newer equipment." - "The gym's squat racks and free weights are great for powerlifting." ## Good to know - The gym gets busy after 5pm, leading to long waits for machines. - A day pass costs $15, which is reasonable for the facilities offered. - Lockers are available for $70 per quarter, which is quite expensive. - The facility is clean and well-maintained, despite some older equipment. - Portable mats are available for stretching and mobility routines. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.