Student Recreation Center
The Student Rec Center boasts 17,000 square feet of fitness and weight equipment, a 50-foot climbing wall, two swimming pools and seven gym courts.
Explore Our ProgramsThe Student Rec Center boasts 17,000 square feet of fitness and weight equipment, a 50-foot climbing wall, two swimming pools and seven gym courts.
Explore Our Programs| Day | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 6 a.m. | 11 p.m. |
| Friday | 6 a.m. | 10 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8 a.m. | 10 p.m. |
| Sunday | 10 a.m. | 10 p.m. |
Short-term parking is available for $1.25/hour in several nearby lots, including lot ST-4 adjacent to the Student Recreation Center, ST-9 at Evansdale Crossing, and ST-1 at the Art Museum. Parking is also available at the Coliseum for $2 per day. Students and employees can also access the Student Recreation Center by riding the PRT to Towers or utilizing Mountain Line buses for free with a valid WVU ID. Learn more about campus transportation and parking options.
Our facility serves the entire WVU community. All WVU students have access to the facility and faculty/staff (and their immediate families) can register to become members.
| Amenity | Description |
|---|---|
| 4-Court and 3-Court Gyms | The gyms are marked for basketball, volleyball, and badminton. |
| Aquatics Center | There are two pools: a six-lane, 25-yard lap/fitness pool and a leisure pool with a beach-style entry. There also is a whirlpool, bubble jet couch, and a vortex area of moving water. |
| Climbing Wall | The Rec Center’s focal point is the incredible 50-foot climbing wall. Climbers of all skill levels are welcome. |
| Elevated Running/Walking Track | Nine laps equal a mile on this three-lane cushioned track above the basketball courts. |
| Equipment Checkout | Balls, racquets, and other equipment are available for use inside the SRC. Equipment may be checked out with a Mountaineer or Student Recreation Center card. |
| Outdoor Recreation Center | You can rent a variety of outdoor equipment (camping supplies, skis, canoes, bicycles, etc.) and participate in outdoor adventure trips. |
| Squash, Racquetball Courts | An international squash court and three racquetball courts have glass walls for playing and observation. Courts can be reserved by calling one day in advance. |
| Weight/Fitness Equipment | 17,000 square feet of equipment in three locations. Treadmills, elliptical trainers, stair-steppers, bikes, selectorized weight equipment, plate-loaded equipment, free weights, and more. |
| Mountaineer KidZone | Child care is provided for Student Rec Center members. |
| Lockers | Lockers are available for annual and semesterly rental in both the women’s and men’s locker rooms. The annual fee is $110 and the semester fee is $45. Fifty daily-use lockers are also available in each locker room. There is no charge to utilize daily-use lockers (personal locks are recommended). |
| Towel Service | Towel stations, including sweat and bath towels, are located on the fitness floors and by the pool for patron use. |