Hours of Operation
Summer 2024 (May 13 – August 18)
Student Recreation Center & Sherrill Fitness Center
- Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m-2 p.m., 4-7 p.m.
- Friday: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED
The Esports Center, Bike Shop, and Outdoor Rentals will all be closed for the summer.
Justice Center Pool (Lap Swim)
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 12 – 1 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED
Residence Hall Satellite Fitness Centers
Located in Chestnut Hall of The Woods. Available only to students living on campus.
- Access 24/7. Use RockyCard Student ID
Straus Track
Please find information here to access the Straus Track, operated and managed by UNC Asheville Athletics.
Reservation Requests
Please review our Reservation and Rental Policies and Rates prior to submitting your facility request to recreation@unca.edu.
Our Facilities
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:
- Cycle Studio
- Esports Center
- Indoor Track
- Indoor Pool
- Multipurpose Courts
- Outdoor Gear Rentals
- Racquetball Courts
*Please note that the Cycling Studio, Esports Center, and Outdoor Gear Rentals are only available to UNC Asheville students, faculty, and staff.
Cycle Studio
The Cycle Studio houses all of our indoor cycle classes with space for 10 participants to engage in student and faculty-led cycle classes. Use of this space requires a certified instructor to be in attendance. Take a look at our Fitness Class Schedule on the Campus Rec App to find a time that best suits your schedule!
Esports Center
Our new, 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.
Justice Center 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. From intramural inner tube water polo to weekly kayak roll sessions and stand up paddleboard yoga, Campus Rec hosts a variety of programs in the indoor pool every semester. 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.
Racquetball Courts
There are four racquetball courts located in the SRC that are used for both academic and general use. Courts are available on a first come first served basis.
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
- Meditation Room
- Multipurpose Studios
Fitness Room
There are four racquetball courts located in the SRC that are used for both academic and general use. Courts are available on a first come first served basis.
The Sherrill Center Fitness room houses a variety of exercise equipment and accessories including:
Multipurpose Studios
The SRC and the Sherrill Center have various multipurpose studios varying in size and capacity. Multipurpose studios are available for use during group fitness classes and designated drop-in scheduled reservations, including the Meditation Room.
Satellite Facilities on Campus
The Bike Shop
The Bike Shop is located on the ground floor of Highsmith Student Union. 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.
Governors Hall Fitness Room
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.
Chestnut Hall Fitness Room
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.
Outdoor Spaces
Challenge Course
The Low Ropes Challenge Course uses outdoor elements, games, and activities as a tool for team problem-solving. Groups will be challenged to get creative and work together.
Disc Golf Course
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
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 their 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 or helmet and pads? No problem! Rent it all for free from our Bike Shop.
Contact Us
| Phone: (828) 232-5650 |
| Email: recreation@unca.edu |
| Instagram: @unca_campusrec |
| One University Heights, CPO #2650 Asheville, NC 28804 |
| Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
