A picture of the South entrance sign of the Klotsche Center

University Recreation houses 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.

Our schedule is closely related to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee academic calendar. As such, operational hours during the year will be reduced or the facilities will be closed, based on the academic calendar and needs of the students. See below for the most up-to-date schedule.

General Hours

Summer 2026: June 1 – August 21

Klotsche Center & Pavilion

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Sunday10 AM6 PM
Monday7 AM8 PM
Tuesday7 AM8 PM
Wednesday7 AM8 PM
Thursday7 AM8 PM
Friday7 AM8 PM
Saturday10 AM6 PM

Schedule Modifications 

  • July 3: 7 AM – 6 PM
  • July 4-5: Closed (State Holiday)
  • August 22-25: Closed (Summer Shutdown)

Klotsche Center Pool

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Sunday11 AM4 PM
Monday11 AM
4 PM
1:20 PM
7:30 PM
Tuesday7 AM
11 AM
4 PM
9 AM
1:20 PM
7:30 PM
Wednesday11 AM
4 PM
1:20 PM
7:30 PM
Thursday7 AM
11 AM
4 PM
9 AM
1:20 PM
7:30 PM
Friday11 AM
4 PM
1:20 PM
7:30 PM
Saturday11 AM4 PM

Schedule Modifications 

  • July 3: Evening Swim 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
  • July 4 – 5: Closed (Holiday)
  • August 22 – 25: Closed (Summer Shutdown)

Due to lifeguard shortages, these hours may change.

Outdoor Pursuits

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Sunday (Jun/Aug Only)10 AM12 PM
Monday1 PM5 PM
Tuesday1 PM5 PM
Wednesday1 PM5 PM
Thursday1 PM7 PM
Friday1 PM7 PM
Saturday (Jun/Aug Only)10 AM12 PM

Schedule Modifications 

  • All July Weekends: Closed
  • July 3: 1 PM – 6 PM
  • July 4 – 5: Closed (Holiday)
  • August 17 – 25: Closed (Summer Shutdown)

Fall 2026: August 27 – December 23

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 

  • Fall Welcome Hours
    • August 27-28: 6 AM – 8 PM
    • August 29-30: 12 PM – 6 PM
    • August 31 – September 1: 6 AM – 8 PM
  • September 5-7: 12 PM – 6 PM (Labor Day)
  • September 13: 1 PM – 11 PM (Staff Training)
  • November 25: 6 AM – 6 PM
  • November 26: Closed (State Holiday)
  • November 27-29: Closed (Fall Recess)
  • Fall Finals Hours
    • December 13: 10 AM – 8 PM
    • December 14-18: 6 AM – 8 PM
    • December 19-20: 10 AM – 6 PM
    • December 21-22: 6 AM – 8 PM
    • December 23: 6 AM – 6 PM
    • December 24 – January 3, 2027: 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 

  • Fall Welcome Hours
    • August 27: 6 AM – 7:50 AM; 11 AM – 1:20 PM; 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    • August 28: 11 AM – 1:20 PM; 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    • August 29-30: 12 PM – 3 PM
    • August 31: 11 AM – 1:20 PM; 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    • September 1: 6 AM – 7:50 AM; 11 AM – 1:20 PM; 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
  • September 5-7: 12 PM – 3 PM (Labor Day)
  • September 9: No swim 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM (UREC Fest)
  • September 13: No swim (Staff Training)
  • October 3: No swim (Swim meet)
  • October 30: No swim (Swim meet)
  • November 26: No swim 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Early Close)
  • November 27-30: Closed (Fall Recess)
  • Fall Finals Hours
    • December 19-20: 12 PM – 3 PM
    • December 21-22: Evening swim 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    • December 23: No evening swim
    • December 24 – January 3, 2027: Closed (Winter Recess)

Due to lifeguard shortages, these hours may change.

Outdoor Pursuits

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

Schedule Modifications 

  • November 26: Closed (State Holiday)
  • November 27: Closed (Fall Recess)
  • December 24-25: Closed (State Holiday)
  • December 28 – January 1, 2027: Closed (Winter Recess)

UWinteriM 2027: January 4 – January 24

Klotsche Center & Pavilion

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

Schedule Modifications 

  • January 18: Closed (State Holiday)

Klotsche Center Pool

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Sunday12 PM3 PM
Monday11 AM
5:30 PM
1:20 PM
7:30 PM
Tuesday6 AM
11 AM
5:30 PM
7:50 AM
1:20 PM
7:30 PM
Wednesday11 AM
5:30 PM
1:20 PM
7:30 PM
Thursday6 AM
11 AM
5:30 PM
7:50 AM
1:20 PM
7:30 PM
Friday11 AM
5:30 PM
1:20 PM
7:30 PM
Saturday12 PM3 PM

Schedule Modifications 

  • January 18: Closed (State Holiday)

Due to lifeguard shortages, these hours may change.

Outdoor Pursuits

*Tenative*

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SundayClosedClosed
Monday12 PM5 PM
Tuesday12 PM5 PM
Wednesday12 PM5 PM
Thursday12 PM5 PM
Friday12 PM5 PM
Saturday ClosedClosed

Schedule Modifications 

  • January 18: Closed (State Holiday)

Spring 2027: January 25 – May 21

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 

  • March 20-27: 11 AM – 7 PM (Spring Break)
  • March 28: 5 PM – 11 PM (Late Open)
  • Spring Finals Hours
    • May 13-14: 6 AM – 8 PM
    • May 15-16: 10 AM – 6 PM
    • May 17-21: 6 AM – 8 PM
    • May 22-30: Closed (Steam Shutdown)
    • May 31: Closed (Memorial Day)

Klotsche Center Pool

DayOpenClose
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 

  • January 15: No Swim 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Swim meet)
  • January 16: No Swim (Swim Meet)
  • January 23: No Swim (Swim Meet)
  • March 20-21: 12 PM – 3 PM (Spring Break)
  • March 22-26: 11 AM – 1:20 PM; 5 PM – 6:30 PM (Spring Break)
    • March 23 & 25: No swim 6 AM – 7:50 AM
  • March 27: 12 PM – 3 PM (Spring Break)
  • March 28: No Swim (Late Open)
  • Spring Finals Hours
    • May 14: Evening Swim 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    • May 15-16: 12 PM – 3 PM
    • May 17-21: Evening Swim 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    • May 22-30: Closed (Steam Shutdown)
    • May 31: Closed (Memorial Day)

Due to lifeguard shortages, these hours may change.

Outdoor Pursuits

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

Schedule Modifications 

  • May 24-28: Closed (Steam Shutdown)
  • May 31: Closed (Memorial Day)

Summer 2027: June 1 – August 20

Klotsche Center & Pavilion

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Sunday10 AM6 PM
Monday7 AM8 PM
Tuesday7 AM8 PM
Wednesday7 AM8 PM
Thursday7 AM8 PM
Friday7 AM8 PM
Saturday10 AM6 PM

Schedule Modifications 

  • July 2: 7 AM – 6 PM
  • July 3-4: Closed (State Holiday)
  • August 21-25: Closed (Summer Shutdown)

Klotsche Center Pool

DayOpenClose
Sunday11 AM4 PM
Monday11 AM
4 PM
1:20 PM
7:30 PM
Tuesday7 AM
11 AM
4 PM
9 AM
1:20 PM
7:30 PM
Wednesday11 AM
4 PM
1:20 PM
7:30 PM
Thursday7 AM
11 AM
4 PM
9 AM
1:20 PM
7:30 PM
Friday11 AM
4 PM
1:20 PM
7:30 PM
Saturday11 AM4 PM

Schedule Modifications 

  • July 2: Evening Swim 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
  • July 3-4: Closed (Holiday)
  • August 21-25: Closed (Summer Shutdown)

Due to lifeguard shortages, these hours may change.

Outdoor Pursuits

*Tenative*

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Sunday (Jun/Aug Only)10 AM12 PM
Monday1 PM5 PM
Tuesday1 PM5 PM
Wednesday1 PM5 PM
Thursday1 PM7 PM
Friday1 PM7 PM
Saturday (Jun/Aug Only)10 AM12 PM

Schedule Modifications 

  • All July Weekends: Closed
  • July 2: 1 PM – 6 PM
  • July 3-4 Closed (Holiday)
  • August 21-25: Closed (Summer Shutdown)

For specific room and location hours, see Location Information below.

Location Information

A photo of the pavilion gym with four basketball and volleyball courts
Pavilion Gym
Klotsche Center & Pavilion; 2nd Floor
Discover our multi-purpose gym facility equipped for basketball and volleyball, and featuring a convenient indoor track for all your fitness needs.
Learn more about this facility
An ariel view looking down into the Pavilion weight room with members exercising
Weight Room
Klotsche Center & Pavilion; 2nd Floor

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.
Learn more about this facility
A photo of people exercising in the cardio room in the Klotsche Center
Cardio Room
Klotsche Center & Pavilion; 3rd Floor
The cardio room is above the weight room, featuring state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment and spaces for stretching and calesthenics.
Learn more about this facility
A photo of people participating in a group fitness class inside one of the two group fitness rooms in the Klotsche Center
Activity Rooms
Klotsche Center & Pavilion; 1st Floor
Rooms 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.
Learn more about this facility
A photo of the functional fitness room in the Klotsche Center
Functional Fitness Studio
Klotsche Center & Pavilion; 1st Floor
Explore the MoveStrong Functional Training Station, complemented by an array of functional training accessories, to take your fitness routine to the next level.
Learn more about this facility
A person swimming laps in the Klotsche Center Pool
Swimming Pool
Klotsche Center & Pavilion; 1st Floor
Dive into the Klotsche Center pool to swim laps, take a lesson, or to beat the heat.




Learn more about this facility
A wide angle photo of the Klotsche Center arena
Arena
Klotsche Center & Pavilion; 2nd Floor
Suitable for an array of activities such as Basketball, Football, Running, Soccer, Volleyball, and Ultimate Frisbee.
Learn more about this facility
A picture of the turf inside Engleman gym
Engelmann Gym
Engelmann Hall; 1st Floor
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.
Learn more about this facility
Two people playing racquet ball in the Klotsche Center
Racquetball Courts
Klotsche Center & Pavilion; 1st Floor

Experience the fast-paced intensity and excitement of racquetball in our well-equipped courts.
Learn more about this facility
A photo of the inside of the Outdoor Pursuits office
Outdoor Pursuits
Klotsche Center & Pavilion; 1st Floor
Your one-stop shop to learn more about upcoming outdoor trips, renting equipment, and bike shop services.
Learn more about this facility
A photo of the exterior of the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin Center
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.
Learn more about this facility
Additional Office Spaces
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.
Learn more about these facilities