A picture of the South entrance sign of the Klotsche Center

University Recreation is responsible for a wide variety of on-campus facilities, designed to accommodate courses, leagues, tournaments, scheduled programs, practices, and open recreation.

Discover the range of facilities under our management, with each option accompanied by links providing comprehensive details about them.

General Hours
Fall 2023: September 5 – December 22

For specific room and location hours see Location Information below.

Klotsche Center & Pavilion

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Sunday10 AM11 PM
Monday6 AM11 PM
Tuesday6 AM11 PM
Wednesday6 AM11 PM
Thursday6 AM11 PM
Friday6 AM8 PM
Saturday10 AM8 PM

Schedule Modifications 

  • September 10: 12:30 PM – 11:00 PM
  • November 22: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • November 23: Closed (State Holiday)
  • November 24-26: Closed (Thanksgiving Recess)
  • December 17: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • December 18-21: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • December 22: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Dec. 23, 2023 – Jan. 1, 2024 – Closed (Winter Recess)

Klotsche Center Pool

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Sunday11 AM4 PM
Monday11 AM
5:30 PM
1:20 PM
9:30 PM
Tuesday6 AM
11 AM
5:30 PM
7:50 AM
1:20 PM
9:30 PM
Wednesday11 AM
5:30 PM
1:20 PM
9:30 PM
Thursday6 AM
11 AM
5:30 PM
7:50 AM
1:20 PM
9:30 PM
Friday11 AM
5:30 PM
1:20 PM
7:30 PM
Saturday11 AM4 PM

Schedule Modifications 

  • September 10: 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
  • October 6:  No swim 5:30 pm-7:30 pm (Swim meet) 
  • October 13: No swim 5:30 pm-7:30 pm (Swim Meet)
  • October 14: No swim (Swim meet) 
  • October 27: No swim 5:30 pm-7:30 pm (Swim meet)  
  • November 3: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm; no evening swim (meet) 
  • November 4: No swim (Swim meet) 
  • November 22: No swim 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm (Early close) 
  • November 23-26: No swim, Facility closed (Tgvg Recess) 
  • December 18-21: Evening swim 5:30 pm-7:30 pm  
  • December 22: No swim 5:30 pm-7:30 pm (Early close)  
  • Dec. 23, 2023-Jan. 1, 2024: Closed (Winter Recess) 

Due to lifeguard shortages, these hours may change.

Outdoor Pursuits

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Monday10 AM6 PM
Tuesday10 AM6 PM
Wednesday10 AM6 PM
Thursday10 AM6 PM
Friday10 AM6 PM
SaturdayClosedClosed

Location Information

Klotsche Center & Pavilion
Discover our multi-purpose gym facility equipped for Basketball, Volleyball, and featuring a convenient indoor track for all your fitness needs.
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Klotsche Center & Pavilion

The state-of-the-art weight room is a modern fitness oasis, boasting top-of-the-line equipment and a well-optimized layout for an exceptional workout experience.
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Klotsche Center & Pavilion
The cardio room is above the weight room, featuring state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment and spaces for stretching and calestentics.
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Klotsche Center & Pavilion
Room 104 and 110 serve as versatile activity spaces, accommodating UREC Group X Classes, Sport Club practices, Sport & Rec classes, student organizations, and rental groups. When not reserved, patrons can request to use the room on a first-come, first-served basis, adding flexibility to their recreational experience.
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Klotsche Center & Pavilion
Explore the MoveStrong Functional Training Station, complemented by an array of functional training accessories, to take your fitness routine to the next level.
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Klotsche Center & Pavilion
Dive into the Klotsche Center pool to swim laps, take a lesson, or to beat the heat.




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Klotsche Center & Pavilion
Suitable for an array of activities such as Basketball, Football, Running, Soccer, Volleyball, and Ultimate Frisbee.
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Engelmann Hall
Open Recreation times are exclusively accessible to currently enrolled UWM students and UREC members who have paid the segregated fee. Please note that guest passes are not permitted in this area.
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Klotsche Center & Pavilion

Experience the fast-paced intensity and excitement of racquetball in our well-equipped courts.
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Klotsche Center & Pavilion
Your one stop shop on the 1st floor to learn more about upcoming outdoor trips, renting equipment, and bike shop services.
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A photo of the exterior of the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin Center
OHOW Center
The Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin Center (or OHOW Center) is an athletics-based addition to the Klotsche Center and Pavilion that is home to the practices of the men’s and women’s basketball teams.
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Klotsche Center & Pavilion
The Klotsche Center & Pavilion also serves as the home base for Milwaukee Athletics, the School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology, and the Sports Medicine Center.
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