Information about Student Recreation and Wellness Center

Carroll St 382
44304, Akron
+1 330-972-2348

Opening hours

  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Our comment from FitFit United States about Student Recreation and Wellness Center:

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center located in Akron is a vibrant hub for students and community members alike, offering a wide array of facilities and services designed to promote health and fitness. The center is known for its:

  • Spacious Environment: The facility boasts an open design that accommodates a large number of attendees with ease, especially appealing during off-peak hours.
  • Modern Equipment: Patrons have access to a variety of well-maintained workout machines, free weights, and cardio equipment, ensuring there is something for everyone.
  • Swimming Facilities: Featuring a beautiful pool, the center also offers swimming classes and recreational swimming opportunities, making it ideal for families and individuals alike.
  • Helpful Staff: While experiences with staff may vary, many users have reported friendly and supportive employees who enhance the overall gym experience.
  • Alumni Memberships: The gym provides great value for alumni with discounted memberships, making it an attractive option for returning patrons.

Though there are a few areas for improvement, such as limited parking and occasional overcrowding during peak times, the center's overall positive atmosphere and diversity of offerings make it a top choice for fitness enthusiasts in Akron. The Student Recreation and Wellness Center continues to be a beloved destination for anyone looking to stay active while enjoying a welcoming community vibe.

Student Recreation and Wellness Center: Opinions

4.5/5 (99 Opinions)
Top Rated Gym
Kamara Carmichael 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great staff!!!

Tijani Abdul-Gafaru 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Nice place

Michael Ross 1 year ago

Positive experience: Nice location to meet students

Alex Kinch 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Went for open kayaking, not disappointed!

P 1 year ago

Negative experience: Terrible parking and poorly planned out space. Will never return. No hot water in the bathroom.

Brett Howell 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Michael at the front desk was awesome. I was recently enrolled in the graduate program, and he made getting set up very easy, great facility too. Lots of well maintained equipment and plenty of space to use it.

Nadia Perkins 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Beautiful pool… ok parking

Yer Weeb 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I'm a band performer for here I play for summit academy and honestly they make the experience worth it

Art 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Akron universitys gym

Mike Miele 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great facility. Go Rachel!!

Sarah Hardman 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Has most machines that I want to use!

Hemanth Kumar 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Their swimming classes are good.

Mrs Pullum 1 year ago

Positive experience: Great place to swim and throw a party!

Terell Belger 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Love the Fitness multiplex. Levels of sheer Fitness with the lastest and greatest equipment.

Nightmare Cipher 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: A very good gym! I go all the time and love it!

Jordan Crowe 1 year ago

Positive experience: Nice place to workout is often busy during the beginning of spring and fall semester, but afterwards tends to slow a little and be steady crowd after those first few weeks.

Chari Payne 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I am an Alumni and just learned that I could take advantage of a discounted membership. It's clean and pretty quiet. This is my first experience working out and going into my 3rd week of 5 days a week this has been a great experience

Miranda M 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: This is a great deal for alumni if you're in the area. I come here mostly for the pools but the staff have always been helpful, the place is clean, and it's full of a variety of equipment.

Tariq Jamil 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome facility except no seperate timmings for male and females

Michael Monaco 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Always clean with helpful workers. Great facilities. Well worth the price for UA employees -- and of course "free" for students.

Tracy McCord 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very big

Beverly Coon 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: State of the art

Ryan Moeller 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very good, lots of equipment.

SCCaptainDavey 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: It was fun and it had a lot to do

Dan Glenny 2 years ago

Positive experience: Was near here for watching a baseball game. Nice campus.

Christian Prugh 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome facility! Went and watched wheelchair rugby there! Thank you for letting them use your facility!

Mineland 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: This place was an amazing facility, I would highly recommend it if you are in the area.

Michael M 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: They have equipment for just about any workout one can think of. Good variety of weights, good track, sad that the rockside cafe doesnt seem like it is open spring 2022 which makes me a little sad because their smoothies smack and their other food is pretty good too.

Bryanna Bucy 2 years ago

Positive experience: Awesome facility! Was there for a futsal tournament sand the gym and pool area looked awesome. Basketball courts well kept ans provided netting between the three courts to avoid cross play. Huge parking lot but the entrance was a little confusing.

Bobbie Woody 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: That boyeee good. HE can RUN. simpson 1st place 60m and 200m.

Dave 2 years ago

Positive experience: A solid 3. Facility: disproportionately small to the population it serves. Expect a bit of awkward interactions when hustling for free weights, benches, machines, etc., as there are many patrons and limited equipment. Locker rooms are sterile, uninviting, and basic. Built just one notch above utilitarian standards; perhaps out of some necessity to hose down the entire space with a jet cannon of disinfectants. Maybe okay for 20 somethings covered in shame and STDs, but not the relaxing post-workout retreat sought by more refined patrons. Staff: constant revolving student staff that can't comprehensively answer your questions and frequently needs to talk to a supervisor who's perpetually unattainable. Pros: newer facility and equipment. Most patrons are friendly and amiable. A generous "spa" hot tub, that's always underutilized, great for soaking after a workout.

Victor Santana Jr. 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: One of the BEST Around

Harvey Douglas 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very nice

Darrell Hawkins 3 years ago

Positive experience: Very open and welcoming environment with plenty of opportunities to socialize while exercising. The coolest part, in my opinion, is the track on the second floor!

brad daugherty 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: It's nice...much nicer now then when I was a Zip

Laura mueller 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place to workout

Anynomous 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gym of University of Akron

German Maldonado 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice and clean.

Minute Protocol 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gym of University of Akron

Scott_h201 H 3 years ago

Positive experience: The facility itself is nice but it's just mind-blowing to me that you're not allowed to wear a tank top... I don't understand what the big deal is about that.

Akhil Koduri 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The best arena ever! They got everything that's needed and more. Very spacious, great equipment, good maintenance and cool staff. Whenever I go to another state, I miss this place so badly.

YoMamasHouse__ 1 3 years ago

Negative experience: Staff is rude no one forced you to work at the gym, and also be prepared to dress like it’s winter time at the rec center. you can’t even wear tank tops or you’ll make the people behind the desk feel insecure and intimated lol Look at the picture in my review to see an example of the dress code they expect

Joey Phillips 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best facility in North East Ohio..

Nebby 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: One of the best gyms around. It's open late, and it has all the equipment you could ask for. People mind their own business there.

Buri bhuvana 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: My favorite place in akron

Kimberly Hall 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: We had so much fun at family weekend

David McKinney 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Wow

Robert Payne 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: A great facility

Arnob Banik 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best gym in the area

James G. 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best gym around!

Helena Glass 4 years ago

Negative experience: Very unfriendly indoor track meet facility.

Mitch Parker 4 years ago

Negative experience: What kind of gym doesn’t let you wear a tanktop

Joshua Brown 4 years ago

Positive experience: It's decent. Has a lot of good equipment. Staff isn't always the best or most knowledgeable. Some days it's extremely packed.

Ian Smith 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: They have all the equipment you could ever need! An indoor track on the top floor, a cafe on the second floor, and a gym with basketball courts, ping pong tables, and the like. They even have a pool! It has a hot tub, a lazy river, and a whirlpool. Guest passes are $4/day for the pool, and $10/day for the rest of the facility. You don't even have to be a student!

Julianne M 5 years ago

Positive experience: Nice facility, horrible parking. Why there is only one usable entrance to the pool area I can't figure out.

Md Tawhid Bin Tarek 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere for working out

Alex Boyanov 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent place a bit pricey though

dioda 12 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nationally ranked rec center.

Kaebee 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I learned how to swim here. It was fun!

Lance Morrison 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great rec center

rossauce12 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best gym in ohio

Brian Galambos 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place to workout. Tons of equipment and open gym space.

James Carstarphen 5 years ago

Positive experience: Crowed first part of the week,best time for staff is early morning or end of the week and weekends

Jacob Schurr 5 years ago

Positive experience: Fantastic gym staff is very nice however they have some stupid rules such as no weights on the cushioned stretching and abb areas and no cut-offs, jeans, or anything else they feel inappropriate.

Jijo Christudas 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really an enormous room filled with new and well maintained equipment for different exercises. It also has swimming pool, basket ball court, rock climbing facilities. Perfect place to join for the fitness during your academic in UA.

Chris 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great rec, really adds value to the campus. I exercised here for four years and worked there for one year. Awesome layout, great courts, pool, weight-lifting area. Really nothing negative to say. Staff is awesome.

Dylan Pugh 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Crowded from 5-8

Ahmad Tariq 6 years ago

Positive experience: Working hours needs to change..

Ian Jameson 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I don't care what other people say, this place is amazing.

Fredjoger 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: The best university for business and management studies.

Daysha Lawrence 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Took kiddo here for swim lessons. Great staff. Amazing facility.

Scott Bores 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Walking for a great cause! Great time! Can’t wait until next year!

EL Shah 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good place for University students to work out and be active

Nathan Walker 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: This place is like a resort. I have visited many different University/college rec centers over the years but this one takes the cake. There are at least eight fully-equipped squat racks, a huge assortment of dumbbells, and I love how the main workout floor has an open design and open ceiling. I've never had to wait for a piece of cardio equipment and the free weights are only crowded during peak times. Staff is always patrolling, there's always someone willing to give you a spot, and every piece of equipment is available. There's plenty here for everyone from the runner to powerlifter and everyone in between!

Dude 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Equipment is well maintained, staff is friendly

Ganesh Pandey 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: One of the best recreation and wellness center with lots of facilities Plenty of workout equipments and friendly staff I love spending time here

zilu wang 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: This is a gym with training you need.

Saurabh Pathak 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: One of the best gyms in the country.

Emerson Cloud 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Clean facilities, nice staff and a huge pool!

Krishna Ojha 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I enjoy a lot here

D.P. Roberson 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome recreation center for the community and students!

Carlo Gatti 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great facilities and plenty of equipment available for use/rent. Staff will sometimes help you with workouts if you need it

Tommy Truce 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: It's no wonder this rec center is one of the best in the country!

Daniel Nicolas 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Beautiful facility! All of the machines and always a place to workout! Plethora of classes and options for all! The hidden gem of the University!

Szabo Illes 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Looks good , great

ashwin sancheti 7 years ago

Positive experience: Nice and spacious

Prajakatta Mulay 7 years ago

Positive experience: Very little eating out options

Nathan Embaugh 7 years ago

Positive experience: Great when schools not in session, otherwise it's helplessly crowded

Lydia DeVincent 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lots of different activities to do, machines kept clean and running.

Danny Nicolino 7 years ago

Positive experience: Love the rec. It's a good place to get a pump

Skanky Trick 7 years ago

Positive experience: Way over priced, which could amount to a net benefit by wading out impoverished Akron thuggery. Staff can be power-tripping children; other staff can be cool and laid back.

Tom Minnick 7 years ago

Positive experience: Very clean and good hours when school in session. 5 basketball courts, a pool, hot tub, free weights, and machines.

Michael Minnick 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: I love coming to the rec. I have an alumni membership and it is the best gym value around.

Donmichael Bockhoff 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: As a student of The University of Akron, there's no reason for you to go anywhere else. Everybody is very respectful and the University offers quite a bit to students free of charge, including a personal fitness evaluation. I'll most likely continue coming here for many years after I graduate.

Tibor 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Mostly amazing experience each time...just wish a sauna would be available as at the Nat in the falls. Don't want to consider switching...good staff and very clean!

Josh VanderLeest 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Helpful staff, lots of clean equipment. But don't wear cut offs or you'll be asked to change.

Isaiah Turner 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: I enjoy the yoga class. TRX is a total joke, the instructor doesn't care what you do. I went to one class, and I will not take it again. Equipment is usually in fair condition. I'm giving this place 5 stars because of the amazing power yoga class and the variety of equipment. Power yoga is not to be missed!

Jordan Paul 8 years ago

Positive experience: I am an alumni. The price can't be beat. They have a lot of good equipment and resources. I lift at 6 am which is the only time it's not busy. Except for summer. Their hours are inconvenient of the weekends. Staff is there when you need a spot. I would recommend to other alumni students.

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