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The Student Recreation Center, Downtown Fitness Center, and Craft Center have facility impacts coming up due to winter break!
For information regarding closures, hour changes, and more, please visit our Facility Impacts page.

Open Recreation

The WVU Student Recreation Center boasts 17,000 square feet of weight and fitness equipment.

find your fit!


Treadmills, elliptical trainers, stair steppers, bikes, selectorized weight equipment, plate-loaded equipment and free weights are available for use so you can lead a fit and healthy lifestyle!

Need a specific piece of equipment? It may be available for use or checkout at our facility! Check the lists below to see if our various equipment offerings will aid you in your fitness journey. In-facility equipment checkout is free for Campus Recreation members.

AvaILABLE Equipment

All equipment is available for checkout with a valid University or Campus Recreation ID. Please note that availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. Whether you’re gearing up for a workout or a recreational activity, we make it easy for you to access the equipment you need.

  • Bar Pads 
  • Beanbags
  • Boxing Gloves
  • Climbing Shoes
  • Dip Belts
  • Disc Golf Discs
  • Eye Protection
  • Football
  • Frisbees
  • Futsal Balls
  • Jump Rope
  • Nets (Volleyball and Walleyball Nets)
  • Pickleball Paddles
  • Resistance Bands
  • Racquetball Rackets
  • Squash Rackets
  • Spike Ball
  • Table Tennis Paddles
  • Tennis Rackets
  • Volleyballs
  • Weight Belts

Our facility is equipped with a wide range of top-quality equipment to support your fitness and recreational needs. Whether you're training for strength, endurance, or flexibility, we provide the tools you need to achieve your goals in a safe and well-equipped environment.
  • Ab Rollers
  • Balance Balls
  • F-45 Studio
  • Foam Mats
  • Foam Rollers
  • Kettlebells
  • Life Vests
  • Medicine Balls
  • Sand Bags
  • Sled
  • Yoga Balls
  • WVU Campus Rec patron in an orange shirt running on a treadmill.

    Treadmills

    There is a wide selection of treadmills available on both the upper and lower levels of the facility. 

    WVU student performing dumbbell presses on a bench with 50-pound weights

    Weights

    Choose from a wide variety of cable and regular machines, barbells, free weights & squat racks.
    Spin instructor on a bike, wearing WV campus rec blue shirt

    Stationary Bikes

    There are stationary bikes located throughout the facility on the upper and lower levels.

    WVU Campus Rec patron in a blue shirt running on an elliptical.

    Elliptical Trainers

    Elliptical Trainers can be found by the treadmills on the upper and lower levels of the facility.

    WVU student on a stair stepper.

    Stair Steppers

    Stair steppers can be found downstairs by the ping-pong tables, upstairs, or by the track.
    EXplore Open recreation  

    Campus Rec has so much to offer. Play the following sports with checked-out equipment at the Front Desk!

    WVU student shoots a basketball wearing a gold shirt with a flying WV on the back.

    Basketball

    At the Student Rec Center, basketball enthusiasts can enjoy our extensive facilities for Open Recreation. Our facility boasts seven full-sized courts, with four located on the upper level and three on the lower level. Whether you're looking to practice your shooting, join a pick-up game, or simply get some exercise, our courts provide the perfect space for players of all skill levels. 

    Three outdoor basketball courts are also available near the Towers Residence Halls with basketball equipment available for checkout from the Bennet Tower Service Desk.

    WVU Students playing Volleyball at the Rec Center.

    Volleyball and Sand Volleyball

    Indoor volleyball courts are available inside the Student Rec Center.  A valid Mountaineer Card or Student Recreation Center ID card is required to check in and check out equipment. Equipment can be checked out at the Welcome Desk. 

    Three sand volleyball courts are available near the Towers Residence Halls. Volleyball, basketball and pickleball equipment can be checked out from the Bennet Tower Service Desk.

    WVU Student playing Pickleball at the Rec Center.

    Badminton and Pickleball

    Badminton and Pickleball can be played on the upper and lower courts in the Student Rec Center. Rackets and balls can be checked out for free at the Welcome Desk with a membership. 

    Three outdoor pickleball courts are available near the Towers Residence Halls. Pickleball, volleyball and basketball equipment can be checked out from the Bennet Tower Service Desk.

    University Place neighborhood shot

    Squash & Racquetball 

    Two racquetball and one squash court are available in the Student Rec Center. Courts can be reserved through the Member Portal or by phone (304-293-PLAY). Rackets and balls for both Racquetball and squash are available at the Welcome Desk with a valid Mountaineer Card or Student Recreation Center ID card. 

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    students playing basketball

    Court Schedule

    Badminton, basketball, pickleball, volleyball, and futsal courts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.


    See Court Schedule
    raquetball court

    Court Reservations

    Racquetball courts and squash courts are available by reservation.


    Reserve a Court
    Disc Golf

    Disc Golf Course

    Campus Recreation has a Disc Golf course outside the SRC that is open to the public. Please review the rules.


    Explore the Course
    climbing wall

    Climbing Wall

    The Recreation Center's climbing wall is 50ft tall and features more than 2,000 interchangeable handholds. The wall is open to members of all skill levels.

    Explore the Climbing Wall