University of Memphis Student Recreation Center
College Gym and Gym
Memphis
"Nice outdoor pool to use in the summertime."(3 Tips)
"... area, sporting courts, and various fitness classes. Staff are..."(3 Tips)
"It's never too crowded and there are always free machines."(8 Tips)
"volleyball courts available as well as two pools."(2 Tips)
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Will O'brienOctober 11, 2016Great place to work out for students. Free membership for students with a student ID. It is the best place near the university that you can exercise and meet other college students. Highly recommend!
Chance BakerOctober 12, 2016Great place to spend your free time on campus. I go during the day and usually have a court to myself for basketball. Can get pretty crowded at night time. Workers are very friendly and helpful.
Mary WeissApril 6, 2016Fully equipped center-with separate gyms/rooms for cardio, weights, basketball and so on, allows you to do any workout. Indoor and outdoor pool, which is a nice way to spend time with friends.
Jackie McGinnisOctober 12, 2016Free with student ID! Also household memberships available. There are a ton of group classes offered. It can be a bit crowded, but that's not a bad thing when you're new and want to meet people.- Jae TurtleOctober 30, 2017This rec center is free for students, but is definitely worth money! The yoga class is one of my favorite things to do as a Monday night wind down. The staff is really friendly and the rooms are clean
Bernd BrennerMarch 26, 2015You can play almost every sport that you want to do. You can play basketball, racket ball, tennis on outside courts, handball etc. You can also find a big fitness center for a perfect work out.- Maria BuiApril 17, 2018The rec center is a great place to workout with a indoor/outdoor pool, weights/cardio area, sporting courts, and various fitness classes. Staff are friendly and students get in free with their ID.
Darrell SpencerApril 23, 2019The rec center is a great place to work out, shoot hoops, or do anything fitness and sports related. They offer a workout and 2 basketball courts for students, along with many other classes & leagues.- Kelli WaltonMarch 26, 2015The Rec is a free gym membership to students. There are basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts available as well as two pools. There is also access to exercise equipment and various classes!
- Evan HansonApril 8, 2016Includes work-out facility, basketball gyms, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, Zumba, etc. Small workout room and mostly crowded the few months before spring break. Must have a student ID to get in.
Matt IvieApril 7, 2016Good place to workout. Free with a student ID. Easy to rent equipment to play the various sports offered. I like playing basketball with friends in the open gym and watching intramural games as well- Kimberly WillifordOctober 12, 2016The Rec is very convenient especially if you live on or near campus. It's free for students. There's lots of different things to do here: classes, volleyball & basketball courts, and swimming pools.
Amber DavisFebruary 26, 2014I love coming to the gym when I have time! So many different types of equipment to use and all classes including Zumba and Pilates are free for students! Zumba classes are so fun and effective!
Tera JonesNovember 21, 2016Free with your student ID. They have all of the workout equipment needed to get a full workout. Don't go alone at dark though. Right after breakfast is the best time for open machines.
sarah mcconnicoOctober 22, 2014The Rec is a free gym membership to students. There are basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts available as well as two Olympic sizes pools. There is access to exercise equipment and classes.
Really great gym! Group fitness classes, new cardio and weight machines. Indoor & outdoor pools. Bball, tennis, racquetball courts. Use student ID for water, Gatorade, snacks. Locker rooms w/ showers
Tameika SimsMarch 26, 2015Great gym for anyone to attend for a small fee if you're not a student of the UofM. Very clean place to workout and have fun! UofM students take advantage, it's FREE!!- Mariah JohnsonApril 6, 2016The sauna here is awesome after a good workout. Try out the zumba classes that are offered throughout the week nights if you want to workout and have fun.
Isabelle HornsbyOctober 12, 2016Great place to workout. Go in the mornings and at night, way less busy. Otherwise, it's crowded with dudes that grunt while they workout and stare at you.
Seth ParrishOctober 22, 2014The rec has tons to do from swimming and lifting weights to playing basketball and spin class. One of the best places to do stuff on campus!
Kshara BApril 17, 2018Took a few kids here for summer swimming lessons. The instructors were friendly and patient. There are also private swimming lessons held here.- Really great campus gym. It's never too crowded and there are always free machines. They also provide classes for students free of charge.
YI YangMarch 27, 2015Various facilities are complete. Have a good Indoor Swimming pool open all year. outdoor swimming pool open at Summer.- Blake GrayOctober 5, 2016Great place to go kill time and be active. Sometimes the weight room can be packed but that's any gym.
Chasity BaileyOctober 10, 2016Great place to see friends, take exercise classes, play basketball, swim, can't get in for free without student ID- Mckinley JordanApril 10, 2017Good place to workout and membership is free with a student ID! Nice outdoor pool to use in the summertime.
Kayla MurphyFebruary 26, 2014Great cardio classes! Ab lab is the best. They have lots of work out machines. Usually always a treadmill or elliptical open.
David HankinsOctober 5, 2015Swimming pool has a very high level of chlorine. There is a sauna by the pool most people don't know about their first few visits
Lindsey AlsupNovember 11, 2018The Rec is very convenient place to work out at. I would recommend taking advantage of the free classes.- Hannah BowmanOctober 6, 2015This is one of my favorite places to go. I suggest going closer to closing time because not as many people are there.
KJ MOORENovember 5, 2014Great gym for students haven't used it much in my five years here but every experience has been amazing!!
Kimberley Padro'October 6, 2015This gym has basically everything a student can dream of for a gym. I recommend going around 8am-5:30pm.
- Laurie KayApril 18, 2012We will reward our Mayor with a prize goody bag at the end of the Spring Semester! Check back on Monday, April 30 to see who the winner is!
I love hitting the core room near the back and then the sauna next to the pool after every workout.
Jasmine FranklinApril 25, 2017Be careful if out too late at the rec center. Call campus police for an escort to your car or dorm.- Laurie KayFebruary 19, 2013Try one of our group fitness classes today: Ab Lab at 4; Cycle at 5; Zumba at 6; or Yoga at 7.
Averill ConwayOctober 12, 2016I only exercise here if it's a last resort, the deciding factor being weather. Be prepared to wipe down machines prior to and after your workout as others don't bother to do it at all.
Come in the morning. Less crowded & you won't have to wait for any machine.
Catherine LevasseurApril 18, 20174 o'clock is not good time to go to the Rec Center. It is way too crowded; mostly by men whose presence may make women feel uncomfortable.
Swimming Is a great way to relieve stress and the pool is never crowded
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University of Memphis Student Recreation Center
620 Echles St
Memphis, TN 38111
United States
Memphis, TN 38111
United States
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- 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
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- 9:00 AM–10:00 AM
- Noon–4:00 PM
- Sun
- 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
- Mon
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Tue
- 6:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Wed
- 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Thu
- 7:00 AM–9:00 PM
(901) 678-2801
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"Upstairs is a great place to study. It's relaxing and quiet. It's the best place to go during finals."
Alan Cochran- 7.3
"I study here all the time. It's usually quiet but I recommend you get a quiet room to study with friends so you can talk. It can also be a little chilly so bring a jacket."
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