Yes, there are two entrances into the building. In addition, the outdoor pool will
have a seasonal access point.
UREC has an outdoor leisure river in the shape of “LSU” as well as 2 outdoor lap pools
with 8 total lanes.
Yes, UREC has a 35′ climbing wall that spans two stories in an open area in the center
of the SRC. Additionally, there is a bouldering area. Currently, reservations are
required to use the climbing area.
UREC has an indoor running track just under a 1/3 mile in length, spanning 2 levels
of the building.
Yes, we really like Smoothie King, too!
Yes, UREC has 8 total gymnasium courts. 2 multi-activity courts and 6 wood courts.
Please see the “Open Rec Schedule” for more details on scheduled events. If nothing
is scheduled, you can use this space for whatever sport you like. Currently, there
is limited open recreation on the East Courts and West Courts. Visit our Open Recreation
hours to see weekly times and updates.
Yes, the indoor pool has 8 lanes to provide indoor swimming and special programming.
Yes, there are day lockers throughout the facility and also in the locker rooms that
members can use. Semester lockers are also available to rent on a semester basis.
UREC opened its doors in 1992, and renovated and expanded the facility to 250,000
square feet in 2017.
LSU Parking and Transportation Services is responsible for all parking on the LSU
Campus, including the parking around UREC. Zone 2, Zone 3, X lot, handicap, and motorcycle
lots are in proximity to UREC. Please review the LSU interactive map, and navigate
to “Parking and Transportation” for more information.
The UREC has approximately 250,000 sq. ft. of recreation space that includes cardio
equipment, weight equipment, functional training space, studios, classrooms, climbing
area, and indoor courts.
NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation, has established that the nationally accepted
standard for indoor recreation space is 9 square feet per student.
Recreation space at LSU is approximately 9.5/person.
All full time students pay for a membership through their student fees each semester,
and all you need to enter UREC is your Tiger Card.
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