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
Spring 2025: January 21 – May 16
Klotsche Center & Pavilion
Day | Open | Close |
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Sunday | 10 AM | 11 PM |
Monday | 6 AM | 11 PM |
Tuesday | 6 AM | 11 PM |
Wednesday | 6 AM | 11 PM |
Thursday | 6 AM | 11 PM |
Friday | 6 AM | 8 PM |
Saturday | 10 AM | 8 PM |
Schedule Modifications
- Mar. 15 – 23: 11 AM – 7 PM (Spring Break)
- Apr. 20: 5 PM – 11 PM
- May 11: 10 AM – 8 PM
- May 12 – 16: 6 AM – 8 PM
- May 17 – 25: Closed (Steam Shutdown)
- May 26: Closed (Memorial Day)
Klotsche Center Pool
Day | Open | Close |
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Sunday | 11 AM | 4 PM |
Monday | 11 AM 5:30 PM | 1:20 PM 9:30 PM |
Tuesday | 6 AM 11 AM 5:30 PM | 7:50 AM 1:20 PM 9:30 PM |
Wednesday | 11 AM 5:30 PM | 1:20 PM 9:30 PM |
Thursday | 6 AM 11 AM 5:30 PM | 7:50 AM 1:20 PM 9:30 PM |
Friday | 11 AM 5:30 PM | 1:20 PM 7:30 PM |
Saturday | 11 AM | 4 PM |
Schedule Modifications
- Jan. 25: No swim (Swim Meet)
- Mar. 17 – 21:
- Every day: 11 AM – 1:20 PM & 5 PM – 6:30 PM
- Tues & Thurs: No swim 6 AM – 7:50 AM
- Apr. 20: No swim (Late Open)
- May 12 – 16: Evening swim 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- May 17 – 25: Closed (Steam Shutdown)
- May 26: Closed (Memorial Day)
Due to lifeguard shortages, these hours may change.
Outdoor Pursuits
Day | Open | Close |
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Sunday | Closed | Closed |
Monday | 10 AM | 6 PM |
Tuesday | 10 AM | 6 PM |
Wednesday | 10 AM | 6 PM |
Thursday | 10 AM | 6 PM |
Friday | 10 AM | 6 PM |
Saturday | Closed | Closed |
Summer 2025: May 27 – August 15
Klotsche Center & Pavilion
Day | Open | Close |
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Sunday | 10 AM | 6 PM |
Monday | 7 AM | 8 PM |
Tuesday | 7 AM | 8 PM |
Wednesday | 7 AM | 8 PM |
Thursday | 7 AM | 8 PM |
Friday | 7 AM | 8 PM |
Saturday | 10 AM | 6 PM |
Schedule Modifications
- July 3: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- July 4-6: Closed (Holiday)
- August 16 – 24: Closed (Summer Shutdown)
Klotsche Center Pool
Day | Open | Close |
---|---|---|
Sunday | 11 AM | 4 PM |
Monday | 11 AM 4 PM | 1:20 PM 7:30 PM |
Tuesday | 7 AM 11 AM 4 PM | 9 AM 1:20 PM 7:30 PM |
Wednesday | 11 AM 4 PM | 1:20 PM 7:30 PM |
Thursday | 7 AM 11 AM 4 PM | 9 AM 1:20 PM 7:30 PM |
Friday | 11 AM 4 PM | 1:20 PM 7:30 PM |
Saturday | Closed | Closed |
Schedule Modifications
- July 3: Evening Swim 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- July 4 – 6: Closed (Holiday)
- August 16 – 24: Closed (Summer Shutdown)
Due to lifeguard shortages, these hours may change.
Outdoor Pursuits
*Tentative*
Day | Open | Close |
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Sunday | Closed | Closed |
Monday | 12 PM | 6 PM |
Tuesday | 12 PM | 6 PM |
Wednesday | 12 PM | 6 PM |
Thursday | 12 PM | 6 PM |
Friday | 12 PM | 6 PM |
Saturday | Closed | Closed |
For specific room and location hours see Location Information below.
Location Information


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.







Experience the fast-paced intensity and excitement of racquetball in our well-equipped courts.


Additional Office Spaces
Arena
From Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 6:30 pm, UWM Athletics holds priority for facility usage. However, during any unallocated time, the area becomes available for the following activities, provided it is not being used by Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, or Student Organizations:
- Basketball:
- During peak usage periods, basketball courts may be designated as half courts.
- Hanging on basketball rims is not permitted.
- Informal dunk contests, not part of a formal program, are not allowed.
- All games should be played using the challenge system.
- Football:
- Tackling or hitting is not permitted.
- Running:
- No specific rules provided in the given text.
- Soccer:
- Soccer must be played inside the gym dividers.
- Volleyball:
- Volleyball crank can be rented out at the Information Center (UWM ID will be needed).
- Ultimate Frisbee
- For all other activities, approval must be obtained from the UREC Administrator or the Building Manager on duty.
Engelmann Gym
Managed by the University Recreation (UREC) department, the Engelmann Gym prioritizes University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee courses, leagues, tournaments, scheduled programs, and practices. During Open Recreation times, access is exclusive to current segregated fee paying UWM students and UREC members, with guest passes not permitted in this space.
Field Usage Rules
- Facility Access:
- All participants must present a valid UWM ID or use the UWM UREC APP for entry into the facility.
- Soccer Rules:
- Slide tackling, including goalies, is strictly prohibited.
- Field etiquette must be followed at all times during play.
- Primary Activity:
- The main activity allowed during open recreation is soccer. If there is no interest in soccer, UREC staff may permit other suitable activities for the space.
- Gym Rules:
- Food, gum, smoking, chewing tobacco, alcoholic beverages, and drinks are not allowed in the gym. Only water is permitted.
- Private instruction for personal gain is not permitted.
- Hallways should not be used for sports activities or bouncing balls.
- UREC staff has the authority to ask participants to leave the facility if necessary.
Any activities or behaviors not specified in the Field Usage Rules will be subject to the management’s interpretation. If an Administrative Staff Member is unavailable, the Building Supervisor will handle all interpretations.
Facility Equipment/ Attire Regulation
- To play in the facility, participants must wear turf shoes, indoor shoes, or tennis shoes. Outdoor cleats are not allowed.
- The department will provide goals for use during play.
- While shin guards are not mandatory, they are recommended. If worn, they must be covered entirely by socks.
- Participants must adhere to the UREC Attire Policy, which requires proper shirts and shorts/pants at all times.
Weight Room
The weight room has everything you need for a complete workout.
Equipment
- Life Fitness Selectorized Strength Machines
- Cable System
- Hammer Strength Plate Loaded Machines
- Multi-Use Racks
- Smith Machine
- Olympic Benches
- Mobile Benches
- Dumbbells
- Resistance bands, dip belts, weight belts, and bar pads are available for check-out.
Facility Policies
- A shirt, shorts, or pants, and closed-toe closed-heel shoes required.
- All personal belongings must be secured in a locker or placed in the UREC cubbies. UREC is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
- No food, gum, tobacco or anything comparable allowed, except water in a closed container.
- Utilize collars on all squat rack weight bars.
- Re-rack weights and return all equipment to its designated area.
- No chalk of any kind.
- Do not drop barbells, weight plates or weight stacks. Always maintain control while exercising.
- Do not throw medicine balls against the walls.
- Amplified sound is prohibited.
- All Fitness Center equipment must remain in the Fitness center.
- No personal equipment may be brought into or used in the fitness center. Safety equipment (i.e. weight lifting belts, gloves, or wrist straps) is permissible.
- Do not move machines or modify equipment in any way. Use equipment in an intended manner and do not add more than the recommended amount of weight to any piece of weight equipment.
- Do not sit on the machines between sets. Allow others to “work in” on sets.
- Wipe down equipment, upholstery, and mats after use.
- Only authorized UREC employees are permitted to provide personal training and exercise instruction.
- Photography or filming requires University Recreation Authorization.
- Respect the facility, equipment, and staff. Be courteous and considerate of fellow Fitness Center users.
- Use of unnecessary noises, obscenities, insulting language, swearing, or profanity is prohibited.
Cardio Room
The cardio room features state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment and a thoughtfully designed space to enhance your cardio training, as well as an open space for core and functional training.
Equipment
- Wheelchair Accessible Sci Fit Upper Body Ergometer
- Woodway Treadmills
- Precor AMT’s
- Precor Ellipticals
- Life Fitness Recumbent Bikes
- Matrix Upright Bike
- Schwinn Indoor Cycle Bikes
- Matrix ClimbMills
- Concept II Rower
- Dumbbells and kettlebells under 30lbs
- Stretching mats, stability balls, BOSU’s, medicine balls, foam rollers, ab wheels
Facility Policies
- A shirt, shorts or pants, and closed-toe closed-heel shoes are required.
- No bags, backpacks, or other loose items are allowed. All personal belongings must be secured in a locker or placed in the UREC cubbies. UREC is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
- No food, gum, tobacco, or anything comparable allowed, except water in a closed container.
- Re-rack weights and return all equipment to its designated area.
- No chalk of any kind.
- Do not throw medicine balls against the walls.
- Amplified sound is prohibited.
- All Fitness Center equipment must remain in the Fitness Center.
- No personal equipment may be brought into or used in the fitness center. Safety equipment (i.e. weight lifting belts, gloves or wrist straps) is permissible.
- Do not move machines or modify equipment in any way. Use equipment in an intended manner.
- Observe a 30-minute time limit on all cardiovascular machines when others are waiting.
- Wipe down equipment, upholstery, and mats after use.
- Only authorized UREC employees are permitted to provide personal training and exercise instruction.
- Photography or filming requires University Recreation Authorization.
- Respect the facility, equipment, and staff. Be courteous and considerate of fellow Fitness Center users.
- Use of unnecessary noises, obscenities, insulting language, swearing, or profanity is prohibited.
Activity Rooms
Room 104 and 110 have been allocated for UREC Group X Classes, Sport Club practices, Sport & Rec classes, student organizations, and other rental groups. If these rooms are not booked, individuals are welcome to express their interest in using them on a first-come, first-served basis. To make such a request, individuals should visit the University Recreation Information Center located in the Klotsche Center and Pavilion in person.
Facility Policies
- Must have a minimum of two people to use the space.
- Shirt, shorts or pants, and shoes required.
- No street shoes, must wear clean, non-marking shoes or shoes that are appropriate for activities.
- Individuals with skin infections, open lesions, or open cuts are not allowed.
- If there is blood on the mat or floor, activity must stop. Notify UREC staff member for proper clean-up.
- Any combative activities must be pre-approved in advance and supervised by a current UREC or UWM instructor or an approved coach. Activity approval may not be immediate.
- The in-house audio system may only be used by a properly trained UREC staff person who is participating in the activity. All other participants must provide their own sound equipment.
- Equipment in multipurpose room may only be used by properly trained UREC staff.
- Please report any broken equipment to UREC staff. Broken equipment will be evaluated and may be charged to the proper individual/group at the discretion of UREC administrative staff.
- Activities that could damage the mirrors or ceiling tiles are strictly prohibited (i.e. balls, batons, etc.).
- Personal equipment is not allowed unless pre-approved in advance by UREC administrative staff. Equipment approval may not be immediate.
- UREC guests are not allowed to use these rooms unless accompanied by their sponsor who is a current UREC member.
- No food, drink, gum, tobacco or anything comparable allowed in the room, except water in a clear, plastic, spill-proof container.
- The space reservation must be made at the Information Center in person the day of the activity, no advanced booking will be allowed.
- If others are waiting to use the room, we ask that you limit your activities to one hour.
- Before using the space, please inspect the area and report any broken items to the Building Manager.
- After use, please make sure to return the room to its original condition and inform the UREC Information Center staff that you are finished using the room.
Anyone that violates these rules will be required to meet with UREC Administrative staff.
Functional Fitness Studio
Explore the MoveStrong Functional Training Station, complemented by an array of functional training accessories, to take your fitness routine to the next level.
Equipment
MoveStrong Functional Training Station along with many functional training accessories including:
- Monkey Bars
- Stall Bars
- Pull-up Stations
- Dip Station
- Battle Ropes
- Climbing Ropes
- Landmine
- TRX Straps
- Rings
- Various Grip Training Tools
- Plyo Boxes
- Kettlebells
- Soft Toss Medicine Balls
- Resistance Bands
Facility Policies
- A Shirt, shorts or pants, and shoes are required.
- Bags and personal items are not allowed. Lockers and cubbies are available for daily use. UREC is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
- No food, drink, gum, tobacco, or anything comparable are allowed, except water in a shatter-resistant, spill-proof container.
- All FFS equipment must remain in the FFS.
- No equipment may be brought in from other areas.
- No chalk permitted.
- Respect the facility, equipment, and staff. Be courteous and considerate of fellow users.
- Use of unnecessary noises, obscenities, insulting language, swearing, or profanity is prohibited.
- UREC prohibits any group or individual outside the department from delivering personal fitness programs to participants in UREC facilities.
Please help us keep this room tidy and welcoming for all users!
- Store personal belongings in a locker.
- Return the equipment you use to its designated location.
- Allow other users to work in sets with you.
- Wipe down equipment after use with towel and disinfectant spray.
- Report any issues to UREC staff.
- Max of 15 participants in the space at a time.
The above rules are not meant to be exhaustive; UREC reserves the right to prohibit behavior which, in the professional judgment of UREC staff, may place patrons or UREC facilities at risk.
Medical clearance is recommended prior to participation in any fitness program.
To keep the FFS as safe and inviting as possible, the space will be monitored by video surveillance, UREC staff, and users.
Pavilion Gym
Discover our multi-purpose gym facility equipped for basketball, volleyball, and featuring a convenient indoor track for all your fitness needs.
Facility Policies
- Basketball
- All games to be played using the challenge system
- Courts may be designated half court during heavy usage periods
- No hanging on basketball rims
- No informal dunk contests (i.e. not part of a formal program)
- Volleyball
- Priority usage schedule may be enforced
- Crank can be rented out at the Information Center (UWM ID will be needed)
- The Pavilion Track can be used when the facility is open.
- The track is intended for jogging/walking use only
- Give right of way to people passing on the track
- Do not jog/walk more than 2 abreast
- The track is not an observation area, standing or blocking lanes is not allowed
- Shoes with spikes are not permitted on either track
- Any additional equipment or activity usage must be cleared through Building Manager on duty
Racquetball Courts
Experience the fast-paced intensity and excitement of racquetball in our well-equipped courts.
Facility Policies
- Approved eye guards must be worn over eyes at all times.
- Any activity other than racquetball, handball or wallyball must be per-approved by an UREC administrator.
- Not responsible for lost or stolen items left unattended outside racquetball courts.
Swimming Pool
Dive into refreshing aquatic bliss in our pristine and inviting swimming pool.
Facility Policies
- The pool may not be used unless a certified lifeguard is present on deck.
- Do not enter the pool if you have a communicable disease or an open cut/wound.
- Do not bring food, drink, gum or tobacco into the pool.
- Shower before entering the pool and after use of toilet facilities.
- Do not run or engage in rough play in the pool area.
- Do not bring animals into the pool area (service animals are allowed).
- Diaper changing on the pool deck is prohibited.
- Glass and breakable items are prohibited in the pool area.
- Proper swim attire required (no cut-offs, gym shorts, or T-shirts unless approved by staff).
- Bathing caps are recommended, but not required.
- No inflatable toys allowed, unless approved by the lifeguard.
- All personal belongings are to be left in lockers.
- No street shoes on deck.
- Encouraged to wear proper foot attire on the pool deck
- No hanging on lane lines or safety lines.
- Lifeguards regulate the diving area and board. Use of the 3-meter board is strictly prohibited.
- One person on the diving board at a time and only one bounce on the diving board.
- No Diving in Shallow End.
- Patrons may not use the diving blocks at any time.
- Use of unnecessary noises, obscenities, insulting language, swearing, or profanity is prohibited.
- Lifeguard has complete authority in and around the pool area.
- University Recreation Administration may revise rules when deemed necessary.