Southwest Recreation Center at the University of Florida offers a spacious and well-equipped fitness environment. With a variety of machines and exercise opportunities, the center caters largely to student needs. It's free for students, and the staff is generally friendly and attentive. The facilities operate on extended hours, making it convenient for various schedules. The center is also currently expanding and adding new equipment to improve the experience further.
However, some areas need improvement. The weight training room is often cramped, and the facility can get crowded during peak times. There are also concerns about cleanliness and maintenance in certain areas. Despite these issues, the center remains a strong option for students seeking a comprehensive fitness experience.
Pros:
- Spacious facility
- Good equipment selection
- Friendly staff
- Free for students
- Long operating hours
- Various fitness opportunities
- Currently expanding and adding new equipment
- Offers adventure trips and equipment rentals
- Huge facility with countless fitness options
- Free taekwondo classes
Cons:
- Weight training room is cramped
- Can get crowded during peak times
- Concerns about cleanliness and maintenance
Location / Contact
- Address: 3150 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611, United States
- Phone:+1 352-846-1081
- Email:umatter@ufl.edu
- Website:recsports.ufl.edu
Rating Stats
Reviews (10)
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.6-star.
This business has 10 reviews.
The address is: 3150 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611, United States .
The contact number is +1 352-846-1081
This service is listed under Recreation Center .
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Taylor Hodgson
1 year ago
pretty good equipment selection and attendance by students! I definitely recommend going outside of peak hours, esp for compound equipment. Ended up paying almost 17$ for a guest pass, which was probs the only downside
David Jackson
1 year ago
This is a really nice space that is rarely visited. Tons of great information about adventure trips and equipment rentals,
catherine rice
1 year ago
Haven't been here since 2005, but it was pretty cool then.I go to a lot of baseball games, nearby and the gym is always bustling.
Seb Martin
1 year ago
Came in for a taekwondo class. Was explaining to the front desk that I was there earlier and so I would need to be let in through the door since you cant scan in twice. They were kind of rude to me, worst part is I work there too and the …
Britney Megnath
1 year ago
I love southwest it is usually pretty crowded besides for before noon but that is expected they are expanding it now and adding new equipment which I am so excited for. The staff there is always really nice and they have all the machines …
Zhenhao Piao
2 years ago
It is extremely disappointing for a top 5 public university to only have one gym that works. In my previous school (not a top 5 public university), the staff wipe the floor every day after the gym closes. Here, nobody wipes the court and it …
Bigward Ounce
2 years ago
Honestly disappointed by the shape of the weight training room. It’s pretty small for the amount of traffic it gets, always under repairs, and the machines are cramped together. You get a workout done, but I’d of imagined better considering what we pay in fees.
Soo Yon Ryu (ryusu)
2 years ago
Spacious and well equipped. Free for students with long hours. Can’t complain!
Kent Teslow
3 years ago
Finally back open with adjusted scheduled for sanitation midday due to Covid-19. Huge facility with endless fitness opportunities. Staff is great.
Miles Franklin
5 years ago
Could have some more machines and better music but overall it's a good gym