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Hours & Facilities
Facility Notices
REC Indoor Pool
Summer A Hours
Hours Effective starting May 11th through June 30th.
The Recreation Center will be open this summer and the new hours of operation will take place from May 11th through June 30th; the FIT will be closed during this time. See below for special holiday hours and closures as it relates to The Recreation Center (Rec).
Recreation Center (REC)
| Holidays | Hours |
|---|---|
|
Memorial Day Weekend |
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
|
Juneteenth |
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
|
Break Week |
9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
|
Memorial Day Weekend |
Closed |
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
|
Saturday and Sunday |
Closed |
|
Memorial Day Weekend |
Closed |
|
Tuesdays |
No morning swim 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
|
Juneteenth |
Closed |
Upcoming Closures & Modification of Hours
Closure(s)
The Outdoor Resource Center & Bike Shop will be closed from May 7th through May 17th, and will reopen on May 18th at normal operating hours.
The FIT will be closed after May 10th and will remain closed throughout the Summer Semester, and will reopen later in the year.
The USF Esports Living Lab will be closed starting May 2nd, and will reopen near the beginning of the Fall Semester.
The Riverfront Park will be closed after May 8th through May 17th, and will reopen on May 18th at normal operating hours.
Recreation & Wellness Center
Located on the 91ÉçÇø Campus near the Yuengling Center, Athletics District, and Student Health & Wellness Center, the Campus Recreation Center is a 189,681 square foot facility that welcomes more than 300,000 visitors each year.
Parking Information
Parking Map: The Recreation Center
Hours
Summer A Semester Hours |May 11th - June 30th
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
|
Mon - Friday |
6:30 am – 9:00 pm |
| Sat & Sun | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon - Thurs | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Friday | Closed (Online Orders Only) |
| Sat & Sun | Closed |
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon - Fri | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
REC Indoor Pool
*Closure Notice(s):
- The REC Indoor Pool will be closed for major holidays, observances, and breaks.
- The Membership Services Office will be closed for major holidays, observances, and breaks.
- The Esports Living Lab will be closed for major holidays, observances, and breaks.
Postponements & Cancellations
There are no active postponements or cancellations at this time.
Tuesday Morning Open Swim will be canceled on the following dates:
Amenities + Spaces
Visit our reservation page to make a facility reservation for available spaces.
- Fitness Centers
- Bouldering Wall
- Outdoor Resource Center
- Handball, Racquetball, and Squash Courts
- East & North Gymnasiums
- Functional Fitness Space
- Cycling Studio
- Locker Rooms
- Equipment Room
- REC Pool
- USF Esports Living Lab
Contact
- Phone: (813) 974–4437
- Email: campusrec@usf.edu
The FIT
The FIT is located within The Village on the North side of the Tampa campus. A state of the art recreation facility and wellness center, the FIT serves all USF students' recreational needs. This satellite facility is approximately 19,280 square feet and features a zero entry outdoor pool.
Parking Information
Hours
Summer A Semester Hours | May 11th - June 30th
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon - Fri | Closed |
| Sat & Sun | Closed |
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
| Sat & Sun | Closed |
*Closure Notice(s):
The FIT Pool will be reopening on February 28th, 2026, at normal operating hours.
Holidays & Observances
The FIT Pool will be closed for major holidays, observances, and breaks.
Amenities + Services
FIT Equipment includes:
- Indoor Rowing Machines
- Stair Climbers
- Treadmills
- Elliptical Cross Trainers
- Upright & Recline Exercise Bikes
- Strength Machines
- Free Weights
- FIT Pool
Contact
- Phone: (813) 974–4437
- Email: campusrec@usf.edu
Riverfront Park & Boat House
Feeling adventurous? Riverfront Park offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation activities that will help you find your adventurous side! The Riverfront Park serves as an outdoor space to help encourage and promote healthy lifestyle behaviors. It is a wonderfully large park, right on the Hillsborough River. With amenities ranging from walking paths, to kayaks and canoeing, to pavilions, the USF Riverfront Park is a lovely place to spend the afternoon!
Hours
Summer A Semester Hours | May 11th – June 30th
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon – Thurs |
10:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Friday |
10:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Sat & Sun |
10:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon – Thurs | Closed |
| Fri – Sun | 10:00 am – 5:30 pm |
*Closure Notice(s):
There are no active postponements or cancellations at this time.
The Riverfront Park & Boathouse will be closed on the following dates:
May 8th – May 17th.
Amenities + Services
Boathouse
The Riverfront Park Boathouse is located within USF Riverfront Park and is available to USF students, faculty, staff, and alumni with a valid USF ID. Each card holder may rent up to two boats. Currently, the boathouse is open only Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Pavilion Rental
USF Riverfront Park has three pavilions available to rent. Rentals & reservations are available to USF student organizations, USF departments, and non–USF affiliated organizations, companies, and groups. For information about rentals, pricing, and reservation procedures.
Disc Golf
Riverfront Park is home to an 18 hole disc golf course. Players may rent specialized discs from the boathouse, stop by for a map, or some tips for the back nine. The course extends around the perimeter of the park and back into the camping area.
Challenge Course
The USF Challenge Course provides personal development and teambuilding programs in a safe, challenging, and supportive environment that promotes a deeper awareness of ourselves, others, and the natural world.
Contact
Adventure Trips
- Email: adventure@usf.edu
- Phone: (813) 974–6381
Challenge Course
- Email: challengecourse@usf.edu
Outdoor Resource Center & Bike Shop
Hours
Summer A Hours
|
Mon & Fri *Hours starting May 18th |
10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Tues – Thurs | Closed |
| Sat – Sun | Closed |
| Day | Hours |
|---|
*Closure Notice(s):
There are no active postponements or cancellations at this time.
The Outdoor Resource Center will be open duirng Summer A only on the following dates:
- May 18th, May 22nd, May 25th and May 29th.
- June 1st, June 5th, June 8th, June 12th, June 15th, June 19th, June 22nd, June 26th and June 29th.
Amenities + Services
Outdoor Resource Center
The Outdoor Resource Center (ORC) has a variety of camping and outdoor equipment available for rental at very low cost! Ranging from small two-person tents to large six-person camping tents, as well as stoves, cooking equipment, sleeping pads, sleeping bags, lanterns, and more, we're here to help! Come visit the ORC in the Recreation Center to find out more!
Bike Shop
Attached to the ORC, the Bike Shop provides a free, low cost repair and maintenance service for personal bicycles! For students who already know how to make the repairs, but do not have the correct tools, the ORC allows students to come in with their bike and use the tools to make repairs and adjustments on their own. Come visit the ORC with your bike today!
Contact
Outdoor Resource Center + Bike Shop
- Email: careilly@usf.edu
- Phone: (813) 974–2051
All Facility Hours are subject to change.
†Outdoor Facilities/Pools will be cleared of all patrons if lightning is detected
within a 10–mile radius of said facility.
‡ Reservations are not required at the Riverfront Park; guests are allowed when accompanied
by a USF student or Recreation & Wellness member.