The Heart of Wellness
Opened in April of 2018, the Student Recreation Center is a sleek, LEED Gold Certified three-story facility containing a vast array of workout spaces and high-end exercise equipment for all members to connect with the community and reach their fitness goals.
Academic Year Hours of Operation
The Student Recreation Center will reopen on Sunday, September 20 at 10am. The Climbing Center will reopen Wednesday, September 23 at 2pm.
Recreation Center
Monday: 9am-10pm
Tuesday: 9am-10pm
Wednesday: 9am-10pm
Thursday: 9am-10pm
Friday: 9am-7pm
Saturday: 12pm-6pm
Sunday: 2pm-8pm
Climbing Center
Monday: 2pm-6pm
Tuesday: 2pm-9pm
Wednesday: 2pm-9pm
Thursday: 2pm-9pm
Friday: 2pm-6pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Outdoor Rentals
Walk-in gear rentals closed until spring term. See our gear rentals page for more information.
Fall 2026 Closures:
Saturday, September 5-Saturday, September 19: Annual Maintenance and Training
Wednesday, November 11: Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 25-Sunday, November 29: Thanksgiving Break
Saturday, December 12-Sunday, January 3: Winter Break
Memberships
For most of our currently enrolled students at SOU, membership to the Student Recreation Center is covered by student fees. Memberships are also available for SOU faculty and staff, and SOU alumni (at cost).
Facility Guidelines
For more information about policies and procedures at the Student Recreation Center, please refer to the Facility Guidelines. For information about youth in the facility, please refer to our Youth Guidelines. For common inquiries, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.