Recreation And Wellness Center

Welcome to the Recreation and Wellness Center

Located in the heart of campus connecting lower and upper areas of Oakland, the RWC is an innovative multi-story facility encompassing all aspects of health and wellness. The 270,000 sq. feet center includes a variety of amenities such as a recreation pool, jogging track, weight-lifting equipment, sky gym and much more. The RWC takes a holistic approach to support and enrich the student experience.

Navigating the RWC

Floor 1
  • O’Hara Street Entrance
  • Edamane & Recharge Café
  • Squeezed Juice Bar
Floor 2
  • Heavy Weights
  • Fitness Zone 202
  • Fitness Zone 218
  • Impact Studio 203
  • Strength Studio 204
  • Fitness Assessment Room 219B
Floor 3
  • Turf Zone
  • Speed Ramp
  • Fitness Zone 302
  • Slam Wall
  • Movement Studio 303
  • Balance Studio 304
  • Athletic Training 312
Floor 4
  • Climbing Wall
  • Fitness Zone 402
  • Momentum Studio 413
Floor 5
  • Hillside Entrance
  • Member Services
  • Locker Rooms
  • Equipment Checkout
  • Outdoor Rental Center
  • Pool
Floor 6
  • Multi Activity Courts
  • Fitness Zone 614
  • Pool Overlook
Floor 7
  • E-Recreation
  • Fitness Zone 708
  • Fitness Zone 720
  • Energy Studio 719
  • Recreation Admin Suite 717
Floor 8
  • Sky Gym
  • Stress Free Zone 850
  • Wellness Admin Suite 820
  • Harmony Studio 819
  • Flow Studio 820
Floor 9
  • Sky Track
  • Stretching Zone

 

Recreation and Wellness Center Facilities
Student lifting weights while another student watches on
Strength Training

Levels 2, 4 & 7 are the main hubs for free weights, racks, and platforms.  With dumbbells spread throughout every fitness zone, level 2 contains dumbbells from 5lbs – 125lbs, 16 racks with platforms, 8 olympic benches, and a full plate loaded line.  Looking to compliment your strength training with cardio, or track biometrics? Levels 4 and 7 will allow you to diversify your workout routine.

Student doing a rope exercise
Functional Fitness

Level 3 houses a main HIIT training hub with a fully loaded main frame, slam wall, turf zone, and speed ramp.

Student riding a stationary bike
Cardio

Located throughout the Recreation and Wellness center, there are over 125 cardio pieces throughout the facility with spectacular views of campus. Cardio pieces include treadmills, stair climbers, bikes, rowers, arm bikes, and more with both basic and advanced technology capabilities throughout.

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Indoor Track

Located on the 9th floor, the track features 3 lanes open to running, jogging or walking activities. 7.25 laps around will equate to one mile.

Two students playing pickleball
MAC Courts

Located on the 6th floor, two multipurpose courts offer the ability to play badminton, pickleball, futsal, basketball, volleyball and table tennis. Check out our priority sports times to plan your visit.

Two students riding stationary bikes
Cycling Studio

Located on the 4th floor, the cycling studio features 26 Keiser Spin bikes and 1 adaptive bike for fitness and wellness classes led by our campus rec student staff. View our fitness and wellness page for class and registration information.

Student on the climbing wall
Climbing Wall

Located on the 4th floor, our climbing wall and bouldering area offers activities for all levels on a 49 ft top rope/belay area or across the expansive bouldering wall. Plan your visit by viewing our climbing wall hours and learning more through our OAP page.

Student exercising on the 3rd floor speed ramp
Speed Ramp/Turf Area

Located on the 3rd floor, our gradual 20% incline/decline speed ramp is great for sprint cardio workouts.

A student walking down the stairs
Multipurpose Studios

Multipurpose studios designed for various activities including dance, Pilates, HIIT training, and much more are located on floors 2, 3, 7 & 8.

An empty locker room
Locker Rooms

Located on the 5th floor near the recreation entry, our locker rooms offers over 500 day use lockers, 20 non-gendered changing/shower stalls, with traditional men’s and women’s locker room.

Student swimming laps in the pool
Pool

Located on the 5th floor, the recreation pool offers 6 lanes for lap swimming and is 7 feet deep. The recreational pool also features a drop in spa that can hold up to 8 people and open water area for fitness glasses and other fun pool activities. View the pool hours to plan your visit.

Student playing a PC game
E-Recreation Area

Located on the 7th floor, the Esports area features 48 PCs for gaming, 3 95-inch TV stations with PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo switch capabilities, and a broadcasting room for esports competitions. Available on a reservation basis with signups opening 48 hours prior to available timeslots, participants will be required to check in at the esports desk. View the eSports hours to plan your visit.

Students and Roc the Panther entering the Recreation and Wellness Center
Equipment Desk

Located on the 5th floor and the last stop at the member services desk, participants will be able to check out equipment you can use during your visit such as basketballs, volleyballs, chain belts and much more. We will also have some items for sale.

Two students sitting at a table in the dining area
Dining

Located on the 1st floor, there will be a few dining options to choose from. Visit Pitt Eats to see the list of merchants and hours.

A student in a counseling session
Wellness Suite

Located on the 8th floor, the wellness suite features elements of the University Counseling Center, Student Health Services and Programs.

Three students in the weight room smiling
Stress Free Zone

Located on the 8th floor next to the Wellness Suite, the stress free zone is a space for mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and will host many reflection based programs.

Student shooting a basketball
Sky Gym

Located on the 8th floor, the Sky Gym houses 4 full basketball/volleyball courts available for drop-in during priority hours. The sky gym will also host our Campus recreation intramural games and club sports programs in the evenings and weekends and will be available for rentals.

Four students hiking outdoors
Outdoor Rental Center

Located on the 5th floor in the lobby area, students are able to reserve and check-out equipment for outdoor activities. To see what’s available visit the Outdoor and Adventure Pursuits page and click here for hours.