Indoor Recreation Center Facilities
Find your perfect place to work out, recharge, or just relax at the Cal Poly Recreation Center.
Indoor facilities are currently closed. The Recreation Center lap pool and outdoor exercise are currently open at partial capacity by reservation only. Learn more.
Exercise Areas
Overview
The Cal Poly Recreation Center consists of over 20,000 square feet of exercise space with a comprehensive mix of cardio and strength equipment to accommodate a wide range of participants’ needs. Each of the three specific exercise areas features inclusive environments that include free weights, circuit training machines, cardio equipment, and warm-up/cool-down areas.
- Upper Exercise Room: 9500 sq. ft.
- Track Exercise Room: 3500 sq. ft.
- Lower Exercise Room: 7500 sq. ft.



Recharge
The Recreation Center also has several areas to study, socialize, or just relax. From comfy couches to bean bags and high-top study tables, to ping pong and large display televisions, we’ve got a recharge area for everyone.

Equipment Brands
- Life Fitness
- CYBEX
- Hammer Strength
- Woodway
- Stairmaster
- Schwinn
- Concept 2
- TRX

Studios
The Recreation Center has three dedicated studios offering a variety of programs. In response to COVID-19, the Recreation Center indoor facilities are currently closed and programs are being offered virtually.
Studio 1
A dedicated cycling studio with a class capacity of 40 participants.
Studio 2
The primary space for yoga, pilates, and ab workouts.
Studio 3
Largest studio used for group exercise classes such as Body Pump and Zumba.
Gymnasiums
This large two-court gym, located on the west side of the first floor, consists of two full-court basketball courts or three volleyball courts. It can also be converted to a main spectator single court for basketball or volleyball. This is the primary gym for Intramural Sports and Kinesiology.
Rec Gym
The primary informal/open gymnasium, located across from the main entrance, consists of two full-court basketball or three volleyball court configurations.
North Gym
Located on the north-west side of the second floor, this single court is configured for basketball or volleyball but can also be used for badminton, dodgeball, and futsal.
South Gym
Located on the south-west side of the second floor, this single court is configured for basketball or volleyball but can also be used for dodgeball, and futsal.
Multi-Activity Center (MAC)
The MAC is available for badminton, dodgeball, fitness classes and special events. The MAC can be configured for three badminton courts or three dodgeball courts. For events, the MAC features state-of-the-art sound and lighting system and can be configured with a stage, conference tables, or as a general large meeting auditorium.
Mat Room
The Mat Room provides a matted space for specialized fitness classes such as Shori Ryu Karate and TRX. This space is also utilized as a practice space for the Cal Poly Wrestling team.
Indoor Track
The 3-lane indoor track is located on the second floor and loops around the Rec Gymnasium courts and exercise areas for warm-up/cool-down and circuit training. The track measures 1/8 of a mile per lap, and the inner lanes are for faster runners/joggers.
Racquetball Courts
Six glass-walled racquetball courts, with one having the capability to be converted to a squash court, are located on the first floor across from the Lower Exercise Area. Courts 1 through 5 can also be converted to Wallyball. All racquetball court use requires a reservation.
Hours
Winter Quarter | Week 4
January 18 - 24
(Applicable modified hours shown in red.)
Recreation Center Hours
- Monday - Sunday: 12am - 12am