Open Recreation
A page within Rec Sports
Open Recreation
Open recreation is an opportunity for students and members to engage in a variety of unstructured recreational activities. Some of these opportunities include basketball, volleyball, soccer, racquetball, pickleball, table tennis and wallyball.
Equipment Check Out
The following items may be checked out from the REC Info Counter with a valid ID or use of the Rec Sports App barcode:
- Basketballs (Full and Intermediate)
- Volleyballs
- Pickleball Paddles/Balls/Nets
- Wallyball Equipment
- Racquetball Racquets/Balls
- Badminton Racquetballs/Birdies
- Table Tennis Paddles/Balls
All equipment must stay within the facility and be returned to the Info Counter when finished. If items are not returned by the end of the day, a replacement fee will be charged.
If a net needs to be set up (volleyball, wallyball, pickleball), please ask the staff at the Info Counter and they will assist you. All net requests must be made at minimum, one hour prior to the facility closing. Any requests after this time will not be accepted.
Facility Spaces
The following spaces are available for open recreation on a first come, first served basis. Advance and same-day reservations may also be made for some spaces. Please refer to our Reservation Policies for further information.
- Multipurpose Room (MPR)
- Racquetball Court
- Aerobics Room
- Multiactivity Courts (MAC)
- Indoor Track
- Hardwood Courts
- A volleyball net will always be set-up on Hardwood Court 4 during operating hours when Rec Sport programming is not scheduled. For those who are interested in playing volleyball, this space should be used first before any additional nets will be set-up.
Facility Schedule
Facility calendars are available for you to view when spaces are open. Visit the Facility Schedule page and select the calendar for the respective space you want to use, then select “View Facility in Calendar”. All prior reservations for each space are labeled and appear in a different color indicating the space is not available. Drop in use (no prior reservation) will not appear on the calendars.
Facility Policies
All Rec Sports policies can be viewed here.
Hetzel Fieldhouse
In addition to the REC, open recreation is available at the Hetzel Fieldhouse the following days and times during the academic year:
- Sundays: 6pm-10pm
- Mondays: 6pm-10pm
Visit the Hetzel Fieldhouse page for additional information for open recreation opportunities.
Facility Policies
All Rec Sports policies can be viewed here.
Recreational Eagle Center (REC) Hours
Regular Hours
Monday-Thursday: 6am-11pm
Friday: 6am-10pm
Saturday: 8am-10pm
Sunday: 8am-11pm
Facility Schedule
View the facility schedule to see what is going on at the REC.
Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu
Outdoor Connection (OC) Hours
Regular Hours
Monday-Friday: 12pm-6pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm
Contact Us
608.785.8860
outdoorcnt@uwlax.edu
Fitness Center Hours
Regular Hours
Monday-Thursday: 6am-11pm
Friday: 6am-10pm
Saturday: 8am-10pm
Sunday: 8am-11pm
Contact Us
608.785.5210
recoffice@uwlax.edu
Climbing Gym Hours
Regular Hours
Monday-Friday: 4pm-9pm
Saturday: 3pm-6pm
Sunday: 5pm-8pm
Bouldering Only
Tuesday & Wednesday: 11:30am-1pm
Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu
EZONE Esports & Gaming Hours
Regular Hours
Monday-Thursday: 3pm-11pm
Friday: 3-10pm
Saturday: 12pm-10pm
Sunday: 12pm-11pm
Contact Us
608.785.8921
recsportsesports@uwlax.edu
Mitchell Hall Pool Hours
Regular Hours
Monday: 12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10:30pm
Tuesday: 8pm-10:30pm
Wednesday: 12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10:30pm
Thursday: 8pm-10:30pm
Friday: 12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10pm
Saturday: 12pm-3pm
Sunday: 1pm-4pm
The pool will be closed for open swim the following days due to varsity swim meets:
October 4
October 11
October 25
November 1
November 8
January 31
February 7
Contact Us
608.785.8698
recoffice@uwlax.edu
Hetzel Fieldhouse Hours
Access to the Hetzel Fieldhouse during open rec hours is restricted to those who have a current REC membership (student, faculty/staff, alumni).
Regular Open Rec Hours (Academic year hours for Hetzel Fieldhouse will begin on Sunday, September 7)
Sunday: 6pm-10pm
Monday: 6pm-10pm
Second Floor Track Hours
Managed by the Athletic Department
Monday-Friday: 11am-1pm
Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu