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Hours & Facilities

The WELL is now a °ÙÃĵ¼º½ Health Facility â€“ May 3rd

On May 3, °ÙÃĵ¼º½ Recreation & Wellness will turn over operations of The WELL to our long-time facility partner, °ÙÃĵ¼º½ Health. The last day to use The WELL satellite facility will be Friday, May 2nd, 2025

If you have a current Well & Fit Only membership (including °ÙÃĵ¼º½ Health Opt In members), you will be granted Full Access on May 2nd to the main Rec Center up until your current expiration date. The RecWell department will no longer offer the Well & Fit Membership starting after April 11 and will be the last day to purchase (1 month only) in-person or online. If you have a locker at the Well, all lockers will need to be cleaned out at the end of the day on May 2nd. Access to our recreational facilities will require a full access membership starting May 3rd.  If you wish to take advantage of our Full Access membership (access to The Fit & Rec Center), please reference our Membership page for current rates. 

Recreation & Wellness is incredibly grateful for the memories made and the connections formed with our staff – thank you!  We are leaving The Well in excellent hands to continue supporting your health and wellness needs.

Our team in Recreation & Wellness remains committed to providing you with top-tier recreation and wellness opportunities from our campus facilities, including The Rec Center and The FIT. We invite you to visit and explore the many programs and classes available, including the bouldering wall and the Esports Living Lab

If you have questions, please reach out to us at campusrec@usf.edu or visit .

Thank you for your support of The WELL and let us know how we can help you Find Your Fit!



RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER

Located on the °ÙÃĵ¼º½ Campus near the Yuengling Center, Athletics and Student Health and Wellness Center, The Campus Recreation Center is a 189,681 square foot facility that welcomes more than 300,000 visitors each year. 

Hours

Summer Hours

May 12th - June 30th
  REC Center
Mon - Fri 6:30 am – 9:00 pm

Sat & Sun

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
May 12th - June 30th
REC Indoor Pool*
View our REC Indoor Pool hours !
Esports Lab
The °ÙÃĵ¼º½ Esports Lab will be closed throughout the Summer and will reopen for the Fall 2025 Semester.
May 12th - June 30th

Mon - Thurs

9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday Closed - Online Orders Only
Sat & Sun Closed
  Membership Svc.

*Closure Notice(s):

REC Pool Closure

The REC Indoor Pool will be closed for major holidays, observances, and breaks.

Postponements & Cancellations

There are no active postponements or cancellations at this time.


Tuesday Morning Open Swim will be canceled on the following dates:
May 20th | June 3rd & June 17th

Amenities + Spaces

Visit our reservation page to make a facility reservation for available spaces.




THE FIT

The FIT is located within The Village on the North side of the Tampa campus. A state of the art recreation facility and wellness center, the FIT serves all °ÙÃĵ¼º½ students' recreational needs. This new satellite facility is approximately 19,280 square feet and features a zero entry outdoor pool.


Hours

Summer Hours

The FIT + FIT Pool
The FIT will be closed throughout the Summer and will reopen for the Fall 2025 Semester.

Amenities + Services

FIT Equipment includes:

  • Indoor Rowing Machines
  • Stair Climbers
  • Treadmills
  • Elliptical Cross Trainers
  • Upright & Recline Exercise Bikes
  • Strength Machines
  • Free Weights
  • FIT Pool


riverfront park at usf



Riverfront Park & Boat House

Feeling adventurous? Riverfront Park offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation activities that will help you find your adventurous side! The Riverfront Park serves as an outdoor space to help encourage and promote healthy lifestyle behaviors. It is a wonderfully large park, right on the Hillsborough River. With amenities ranging from walking paths, to kayaks and canoeing, to pavilions, the °ÙÃĵ¼º½ Riverfront Park is a lovely place to spend the afternoon! 


Hours

Summer Hours

May 12th - June 30th
  Riverfront Park§ Boat House
Mon – Thurs

10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Closed
Friday

10:00 am – 6:00 pm

10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Sat & Sun

10:00 am – 6:00 pm

10:00 am – 4:30 pm

§ Closure Notice(s):

Riverfront Park & Boat House Closure

The Riverfront Park will be closed from May 9th through May 18th. It will reopen on May 19th at normal operating hours.

Amenities + Services

Boathouse

The Riverfront Park Boathouse is located within °ÙÃĵ¼º½ Riverfront Park and is available to °ÙÃĵ¼º½ students, faculty, staff, and alumni with a valid °ÙÃĵ¼º½ ID. Each card holder may rent up to two boats. Currently, the boathouse is open only Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.


Pavilion Rental

°ÙÃĵ¼º½ Riverfront Park has three pavilions available to rent. Rentals & reservations are available to °ÙÃĵ¼º½ student organizations, °ÙÃĵ¼º½ departments, and non–°ÙÃĵ¼º½ affiliated organizations, companies, and groups. For information about rentals, pricing, and reservation procedures.

Reservation Information Link


Disc Golf

Riverfront Park is home to an 18 hole disc golf course. Players may rent specialized discs from the boathouse, stop by for a map, or some tips for the back nine. The course extends around the perimeter of the park and back into the camping area.


Challenge Course 

The °ÙÃĵ¼º½ Challenge Course provides personal development and teambuilding programs in a safe, challenging, and supportive environment that promotes a deeper awareness of ourselves, others, and the natural world.

Learn More About the Challenge Course 


Contact

Adventure Trips

Challenge Course


Outdoor Resource Center & Bike Shop

Hours

Summer Hours

May 12th - June 30th
  ORC & Bike Shop§
Mon, Wed, & Fri 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tues & Thurs Closed
Sat & Sun Closed

§ Closure Notice(s):

Outdoor Resource Center & Bike Shop Closure

The Outdoor Resource Center & Bike Shop will be closed from Monday, May 12th, through Sunday, May 18th. It will reopen on May 19th at normal operating hours.

Amenities + Services

Outdoor Resource Center

The Outdoor Resource Center (ORC) has a variety of camping and outdoor equipment available for rental at very low cost! Ranging from small two-person tents to large six-person camping tents, as well as stoves, cooking equipment, sleeping pads, sleeping bags, lanterns, and more, we're here to help! Come visit the ORC in the Recreation Center to find out more!

Bike Shop

Attached to the ORC, the Bike Shop provides a free, low cost repair and maintenance service for personal bicycles! For students who already know how to make the repairs, but do not have the correct tools, the ORC allows students to come in with their bike and use the tools to make repairs and adjustments on their own. Come visit the ORC with your bike today!


Contact

Outdoor Resource Center + Bike Shop


All Facility Hours are subject to change.

† Outdoor Facilities/Pools will be cleared of all patrons if lightning is detected within a 10–mile radius of said facility.
‡ Reservations are not required at the Riverfront Park; guests are allowed when accompanied by a °ÙÃĵ¼º½ student or Recreation & Wellness member.