About the Rec Center
The WVU Student Recreation Center on the Evansdale Campus is an incredible benefit for the entire WVU community. You can clear your mind, stay in shape, and recharge your spirit at our facility. Our $34-million, 177,000 square foot center offers the equipment and programs that students requested. All WVU students have access to the Rec Center, and WVU faculty and staff (and their families) can join. Ours is one of the best student recreation centers in the country.
What We Offer
Climbing Wall – The Center’s focal point is its incredible 50-foot climbing wall. Climbers of all skill levels can challenge themselves, hone their skills, and keep in shape.
Aquatics – 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.
Weight/Fitness Equipment – 17,000 square feet of equipment in three locations. Treadmills, elliptical trainers, stair-steppers, bikes, selectorized weight equipment, free weights, and more.
Outdoor Recreation Center – You can rent a variety of outdoor equipment (camping supplies, skis, canoes, bicycles, etc.), and outdoor adventure trips will be scheduled.
Elevated Running/Walking Track – Nine times around makes one mile on this three-lane cushioned track above the basketball courts.
4-Court and 3-Court Gyms/Squash, Racquetball Courts – the gyms are marked for basketball, volleyball, and badminton. An international squash court and three racquetball courts have glass walls for playing and observation.
Other Services – At least 50 free group exercise classes each week, free personal training, wellness programs, fitness-testing, intramurals, and club sports.
The Sports Cafe – Located in the Free Zone, the CafÃ??Ã?© offers healthy snacks (such as smoothies) in a relaxed atmosphere.
Child Care – The Student Recreation Center provides child care at the Mountaineer Kids Club during specific times at no charge. For more information and the current child care schedule: Link.
Lockers – Lockers are available for annual rental in both the Women’s and Men’s Locker Rooms. The annual fee is $100. Laundry service is provided for members with annual locker rentals. 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 – Persons are allowed to check out one towel for use during their time spent at the Student Recreation Center. In order to be issued a towel, you must show your Mountaineer or Student Recreation Center card.
Equipment Checkout – Equipment may be checked out with a Mountaineer or Student Recreation Center card. Users are responsible for all equipment and must reimburse WVU for any lost of damaged equipment before their ID is returned. There is no overnight use of equipment or daily lockers.
Lost and Found – Lost and found items, if returned to the Equipment Issue Cage, are kept for one month. The Student Recreation Center is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
What are you waiting for? Come and see for yourself.
