Campus Recreation Facilities
Campus Recreation Facilities
Campus Recreation operates throughout the Student Recreation Center (SRC), Sherrill Center, and various outdoor and satellite locations to support the health and well-being of the UNC Asheville community.
Summer Operational Hours
Fitness Center:
Monday – Thursday: 11:30am – 6:30pm
Friday: 11:30am – 2:30pm
Pool:
Monday & Wednesday: 12pm – 1pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 5pm – 6pm
All services will be closed on the weekends and on July 3rd.
Student Recreation Center
The Student Rec Center (SRC) is the heart of Campus Recreation. The SRC is home to many of our fitness courses, programs, and amenities, in addition to our administrative offices and guest services desk. Stop by during operating hours to speak with a member of our team if you have any questions about Campus Recreation.
The SRC offers the following facilities and amenities:
Please note that the Spin Studio, Esports Center, and Outdoor Gear Rentals are only available to UNC Asheville students, faculty, and staff.
Spin Studio
The Spin Studio houses all of our indoor spin classes with space for 10 participants to engage in student and faculty-led spin classes. Use of this space requires a certified instructor to be in attendance. Take a look at our Wellness Programs Schedule to see upcoming classes!
Esports Center
Our cutting-edge Esports facility offers equipment to cater to the diverse gaming interests of our community, including high-performance PCs featuring Alienware Aurora R12 specifications, 27″ gaming monitors, FANATEC SIM Racing rigs, PS5 consoles, and streaming equipment.
Indoor Track
The SRC Indoor Track is a 1/10 mile track (10 laps = 1 mile). You can access the track through the main level of the SRC behind the guest services desk with your RockyCard.
Indoor Pool
The Justice Center Pool is a six-lane, 25-yard pool located on the lower level of the SRC building. The pool is home to the Women's Swim and Dive Team. The pool is open daily for open recreation lap swim, and can also be reserved for your group events. Please contact recreation@unca.edu for questions
Multipurpose Courts
The SRC has three multipurpose courts located on the lower level of the building. Open recreation hours are available daily for members to connect and engage in recreational activities of their choice. Courts can be set up for badminton, basketball, indoor soccer, kickball, pickleball, and volleyball. These courts may be sectioned off to allow multiple events to occur simultaneously.
The Bike Shop
The Bike Shop is located on the ground floor of the Student Recreation Center. The Shop offers a variety of free bike-related resources, including commuter bike and skateboard rentals, bike repair, and bike repair education. Mountain bikes are also available for a small fee. The Bike Shop is available to all UNC Asheville students, faculty, and staff. See the Outdoor Programs page for more information.
Outdoor Gear Rental
The Outdoor Office is located in Room 107 of the Student Recreation Center and provides affordable rentals on a variety of outdoor equipment for activities like camping, hiking, climbing, biking, and paddling. Gear is available to all UNC Asheville students, faculty, and staff. Rentals are offered for weekends or full weeks during the fall and spring semesters, with both drop-in and reservation options available. Staff can also recommend local outdoor destinations and assist with trip planning.
Sherrill Center
The Wilma M. Sherrill Center consists of classrooms, labs, fitness rooms, a wellness cafe, and a demonstration kitchen. The Center is located next to the Student Recreation Center and is attached to Kimmel Arena. Please review our Fitness Room Policies before visiting.
The Sherrill Center offers the following facilities and amenities:
Fitness Room
The Sherrill Center Fitness room houses a variety of exercise equipment and accessories, including:
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Multipurpose Studios
The SRC and the Sherrill Center have various multipurpose studios varying in size and capacity. Use of these spaces requires a certified instructor to be in attendance. Take a look at our Wellness Programs Schedule to see upcoming classes!
Satellite Facilities on Campus
Available only to students living on campus.
Chestnut Hall Fitness Room
Access 24/7
RockyCard Student ID required
The Chestnut Hall Fitness Room is located on the bottom floor of Chestnut Hall in The Woods Apartments on campus. Open 24 hours to all on-campus residents. Just use your RockyCard Student ID to swipe in.
Governors Hall Fitness Room
Closed for the summer
The Governor’s Hall Annex is located in The Village on campus. Open 24 hours to all on-campus residents with their RockyCard Student ID.
Outdoor Spaces
Intramural Field
Open daily
Closed during inclement weather
The Student Recreation Center Intramural Field is located in the center of the Karl Straus Track behind the Student Recreation Center. The field is a 100-yard-by-65-yard space used for Intramural Sports and Club Sport practices. During inclement weather (rain, snow, frost, etc.), the field is closed. Please follow all posted signs.
Disc Golf Course
Open daily
Dawn until dusk
The Disc Golf Course is located adjacent to Mullen Park and Brown Hall. This 5-hole course is moderately hilly and moderately wooded. More course information can be found on U-Disc.
Skate Park
Open daily
Dawn until dusk
The Skate Park, located in the P29 parking lot near the Health and Counseling Center off WT Weaver Blvd., features a 2' and 5' halfpipe, a box, multiple rails, kickers, and a spine ramp, as well as open space to practice flat ground tricks. Built beginner-friendly, this is the perfect place for skaters of all skill levels to learn and practice.
Don't have a skateboard, helmet, or pads? No problem! Rent it all for free from our Bike Shop.
Reservation Requests
Please review our Reservation and Rental Policies and Rates prior to submitting your facility request to recreation@unca.edu |