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.

Student Recreation Center
Sherrill Center
Satellite Facilities
Outdoor Spaces
Reservation Requests
Contact Us

2026 Univeristy Breaks & Closures

Spring Finals Week: May 4-8, 2026

Fitness Center and Multipurpose Courts: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Justice Center Pool: 12-1 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m.
All other services closed

Services closed for Commencement on Saturday, May 9- Monday, May 11

Reduced Summer hours will begin on Tuesday, May 12

Memorial Day, May 5: All services closed

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! By Class Schedule See Wellness Schedule	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. Mon – Thu 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Friday 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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. Mon – Thu 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.	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. Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Mon – Fri 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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. Mon – Thu 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.	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. Mon, Wed, Fri 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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. Mon & Fri 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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:

Cardio equipment
Pelotons
Selectorized equipment
Free weights
Benches
Racks

Mobility equipment
Weight-lifting platform
Resistance bands
Fitness mats
Weight belts

Mon – Thu 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Friday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Sunday 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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!

By Class ScheduleSee Wellness Schedule

Satellite Facilities on Campus

Available only to students living on campus.

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.

Access 24/7 RockyCard Student ID required

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.

Access 24/7 RockyCard Student ID required

Outdoor Spaces

Intramural Field

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.

Open daily Closed during inclement weather

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.

Open daily Dawn until Dusk

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 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.

Daily Dawn until Dusk

Reservation Requests

Please review our Reservation and Rental Policies and Rates prior to submitting your facility request to recreation@unca.edu

Contact Us

Phone 828.232.5650

Email recreation@unca.edu

Instagram @unca_campusrec

Address One University Heights, CPO #2650
Asheville, NC 28804

Office Hours Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Campus Recreation Facilities