University of Arizona Campus Recreation Center

Somewhat dirty, broken machines, and employees who act like you owe them something. Reminded me of an inner-city YMCA.

Great gym and heated pool that I use frequently but I'm considering not returning because the pool seems to not be cleaned properly. I know that they send in the vacuum every night but it's still covered almost end to end in algae. Something needs to be fixed. A vacuumed pool isn't always a clean pool. Otherwise the rest of the facility is really nice

What's up with the terrible hours? I took pre workout and got all ready to go and got there and they were closed. They close at 10 and that's when they've been closing for weeks now and changed their hours out of the blue without any notice. Tomorrow they close at 8. What's next? They are gonna close at 7 the next day and then close at 6 then 5? The gym makes me happy and they are robbing me of my happiness. Why do I pay tuition for a gym I can't even use? Needless to say, I'm not a fan of the campus rec center and right now I kinda hate them. Just let people work out please

Huge fan of the fitness class offerings! They have so many classes throughout the day. The instructors are energetic, motivating and friendly. A fitness class pass membership is a STEAL! Summer time is my favorite because it is way less crowded.

Criteria for free summer access:Graduate student? - YesTaking summer classes? - YesAccess deniedMedical student? - Yes1st or 2nd year? - YesAccess denied Medical student? - Yes3rd or 4th year? - YesAccess granted (we have a winner!)

The main recreation center is in line with the reputation of the University of Arizona. State-of-the-arc facility that includes an ample amount of cardio equipment: elliptical, arc trainers, treadmills, recumbent bikes, stationary bikes, stair masters, and row machines. The facility includes two separate basketball gymnasiums with a total of five basketball courts. Four racquetball courts, an Olympic swimming pool, a massage station, outdoor volleyball, pool and ping pong tables, and so much more! The reason it doesn't deserve the maximum five stars is because much of the equipment to work out the body are outdated. All the cardio equipment is up-to-date and I don't know why there is inconsistency with some of the other machines. Regardless, this is a center that can match any fitness goal and cater to different needs and interests. Plenty of exercise classes to choose from! If you are the general public, then you won't be able to call this your gym. I'm sure if that was the case, thousands of more people would want to work out here. As for the students, alumnus, and employees of the UA, get the most out of your association with the University and commit to fitness at the center!

I started coming to the Rec a million and a half years ago when I was an undergrad. Now, I'm staff here at the UA and I know how far this place has come. POSITIVES:* Clean* Well-attended (lots of staff) * Very modern * Has every imaginable machine or device (it has two or three of them usually)* Private staff & faculty gym time from 11a - 2p & 4p - 7p in the Smart Moves Studio (I just found out about this!! No more waiting in line for machines during peak hours!!)* TONS of space (gyms, weight rooms, pool, etc)* Fuel Eatery (not a bad post-workout smoothie stop)* UA Gear store* Small daily lockers in the weight room so you don't have to rent a locker* Lots of energy* Big Ass Fans keep the air moving comfortably* Informative website: www.rec.arizona.edu* Free towels & gym equipment (those these aren't in the same place)* Reasonable prices* Massages available* Every class imaginable available* Closed circuit gym cam so you can see how crowded it is before you goNEGATIVES:* I wish the gym opened a little earlier (even an hour). Normally opens at 6am, which is great but 5am would give me more time to work out before leaving for work. Also, then it would alleviate the giant mass of people trying to all cram in the doors at 6am every morning. Seriously, it's a smallish Black Friday trying to get in the doors every morning (I might be exaggerating slightly but it's still not fun)* Sometimes the computerized entrance (finger-print) gates don't work. It's a total question mark whether they'll work when you walk up* I will never understand why they made the entrance on the north of the building and all the parking is on the south. Especially when it's dark and cold - that's a long walk for a single woman* The locker room is functional but could definitely use an update* Lots of bros (nothing to be done about that - they go to school here and we can't build them their own gym)* No daycare (just saying it would be nice but probably not logical)Personally, this is one of my favorite gyms but I'm very selective about my timing because it is so popular (especially at the beginning of the year).

It's nice having a rec center within walking distance of my work, but it seems like half of the machines' electronics don't work, the tv stations don't come in well on the stationary bikes/treadmills and even though you pay for a locker an towel, for some reason management can't anticipate more students using the pool on sunny days and therefore needing more towels.

Does anyone know where to play indoor volleyball like an open gym? If anyone knows, you can send me a message on Instagram, my username is @alexander4cruz

This place is horrible and the employees are so disrespectful. They consistently put their own preferences and policies above that of the student. They actively hassle students that are trying to work out and completely ignore Arizona rules and governing regulations regarding the current mask policy. When the discrepancy was brought to their attention they verbally berated and threatened me. I've contacted my district representation to make them aware of the erroneous mask enforcement policy and the unprofessional acts that employees are willing to commit in violation of Arizona state mandates.