Updated September 23, 2020.
Recreation Services is eager and excited to announce the reopening dates and plans for facilities and program areas.
Recreation Services provides students, faculty and staff with opportunities to have fun and be a part of a larger community through physical activity. In order to provide the best experience to our patrons, changes have been made to align with guidelines from university, local and national health experts.
Some facilities and activities are still under review and will be updated once more information becomes available.
Please review information about the rest of our guidelines below.
Facility Changes
Significant modifications have been made to our facilities in order to ensure the health and safety of our patrons. These modifications include facility opening dates, operating hours, facility layout, the maximum facility capacity and cleaning procedures.
Updated Facility Hours
Main Student Recreation Center
During the month of August the Rec Center will be open to students only. After this period, we will evaluate if we can offer services to faculty, staff, alumni and other university affiliates.
Opening Date: Monday, August 10
August 10–16 Hours:
- 8 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2:30–6 p.m.
Hours starting August 17:
- Mon–Fri: 6:30 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–9 p.m.
- Sat: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–8 p.m.
- Sun: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–6 p.m.
Important note: The Rec Center will be closed daily from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. in order to thoroughly clean and sanitize the building and equipment.
Capacity: 20–30%
Reservations are now required to use all areas of the Main Student Recreation Center.
Outdoor Fitness Courts
Opening Date: Now Open!
Hours: 24/7
Use caution when elements may be hot, wet or icy. We do not recommend using the Fitness Court under extreme weather conditions.
Capacity: Limited to 7 patrons at one time.
Reservation: No reservation needed. First come, first serve.
Williams Village Rec Center
Hours
- Monday–Friday: 6:30 a.m.––9 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
You must have a reservation to use the Williams Village Rec Center.
Challenge Course at Will Vill
Closed until further notice.
Rec Center Entry
Use of the Rec Center will be capped at 20-30% of the building capacity.
In order to gain entry to the Rec Center, members must have an appropriate face covering, Rec Center membership and valid Buff OneCard. Patrons will be required to wear face coverings inside the Rec Center at all times.
Reservations are now required to use all areas of the Main Student Recreation Center.
Patrons may reserve a space through the Fusion Portal. Technical support for reservations is available by calling 303-492-6880 or emailing RecGuestServices@colorado.edu. We are also working to provide a mobile app to make reservations and check in to The Rec. More information will be available closer to the opening.
Once the Rec Center has reached capacity, patrons will be required to wait for spaces to open before they can enter the facility.
Rec Center Reservation Cancellation Policy
Recreation Services staff will hold your spot/reservation for 10 minutes and after that it will be considered a No Show. Rec Center staff has started tracking No Shows. Student users with multiple no shows will be temporarily suspended from making additional reservations.
If you need to cancel a reservation in the future, you can do so by logging in with your IdentiKey:
- Click on your picture in the top right and select Profile
- Then select Programs from the menu on the left Find the Reservation you want to cancel
- Select the three dots on the right, and Cancel Reservation
Call to cancel at the Main Rec by calling Guest Services at 303-492-6880.
Call to cancel at Will Vill by calling Guest Services at 303-735-6640.
Physical Distancing Within Facilities
In order to maintain the health and safety of those using our facilities, The Rec will be enforcing physical distancing whenever possible. Rec Center physical distancing includes:
- Reduced Occupancy Rate: All Rec Services facilities open on campus will operate at 20%-30% capacity to allow for plenty of space while working out.
- Physical Distancing of Equipment: Workout equipment such as cardio equipment and weight lifting machines have already been moved to provide room for physical distancing between gym-goers.
Face Coverings
Patrons are required to wear face coverings at all times while they are working out in the Rec Center.
Cleaning and Sanitizing Procedures
The Rec staff will provide additional cleaning and sanitizing of the facility multiple times throughout the day. The Rec will close from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. daily in order to thoroughly clean and sanitize the building and equipment. The time of this deep cleaning and sanitizing is still being determined.
Rec Center patrons are also expected to help maintain cleanliness by wiping down workout equipment .Wet sanitizing wipes are available at our facilities for equipment cleaning. Patrons are required to wipe down equipment both before and after using the equipment.
No Cash Transactions
There will be no cash transactions at The Rec. If you need to purchase anything, please bring a credit or debit card.
Programming Changes
Changes are not limited to recreation facilities. Modifications will be made to program areas to ensure the health and safety of our patrons.