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Hours & Facilities

Finals & Commencement Hours

Hours Effective For May 2nd – May 10th

The Recreation Center will be closed from May 7th through May 10th for Spring Commencement; the FIT will have modified hours during this time to accommodate for this closure.

Recreation Center (REC)

Main Recreation Center
Day Hours

Saturday & Sunday
May 2nd & 3rd

10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Monday – Wednesday
May 4th – 6th

6:30 am – 9:00 pm

Thursday – Sunday
May 7th – 10th

Closed
Membership Services
Day Hours

Saturday & Sunday
May 2nd & 3rd

Closed

Monday – Wednesday
May 4th – 6th

6:30 am – 9:00 pm

Thursday – Sunday
May 7th – 10th

Closed
REC Indoor Pool
Day Hours

Saturday & Sunday
May 2nd & 3rd

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Monday – Wednesday
May 4th – 6th

7:00 am – 9:00 am
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Thursday – Sunday
May 7th – 10th

Closed
Outdoor Resource Center & Bike Shop
Day Hours

Saturday & Sunday
May 2nd & 3rd

Closed

Monday & Wednesday
May 4th & 6th

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thursday & Sunday
May 5th & 7th

Closed
 

The FIT

FIT Gym
Day Hours

Saturday & Sunday
May 2nd & 3rd

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Monday – Wednesday
May 4th – 6th

11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Thursday & Friday
May 7th & 8th

6:30 am – 9:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday
May 9th & 10th

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The FIT Pool & Patio
Day Hours

Saturday & Sunday
May 2nd & 3rd

Closed

Monday – Friday
May 4th – 8th

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday
May 9th & 10th

Closed

Riverfront Park

Riverfront Park Access
Day Hours

Saturday & Sunday
May 2nd & 3rd

10:00 – 7:00 pm

Monday – Thursday
May 4th – 7th

10:00 – 7:00 pm

Friday – Sunday
May 8th – 10th

Closed
Boat House
Day Hours

Saturday & Sunday
May 2nd & 3rd

10:00 – 5:30 pm

Monday – Thursday
May 4th – 7th

Closed

Friday – Sunday
May 8th – 10th

Closed

Upcoming Closures & Modification of Hours

Closure(s)

The East Gym will be closed for resurfacing for the entire week of April 27th (4/27 through 5/3), with an anticipated reopening on. May 4th, 2026.

The Outdoor Resource Center & Bike Shop will be closed from May 7th through May 17th, and will reopen on May 18th at normal operating hours.

The FIT will be closed after May 10th and will remain closed throughout the Summer Semester, and will reopen later in the year.

The USF Esports Living Lab will be closed starting May 2nd, and will reopen near the beginning of the Fall Semester.

The Riverfront Park will be closed after May 8th through May 17th, and will reopen on May 18th at normal operating hours.

Recreation & Wellness Center

An exterior photo of the Recreation Center.

Located on the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Campus near the Yuengling Center, Athletics District, and Student Health & Wellness Center, the Campus Recreation Center is a 189,681 square foot facility that welcomes more than 300,000 visitors each year.


Parking Information

Parking Map: The Recreation Center 


Hours

Spring Semester Hours | January 12th - May 7th

Recreation Center (REC)
Day Hours

Mon - Thurs

6:30 am – 10:30 pm

Friday

6:30 am – 9:00 pm
Sat & Sun 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Membership Services*
Day Hours
Mon - Thurs 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday Closed (Online Orders Only)
Sat & Sun Closed
Esports Living Lab
Day Hours
Mon - Fri 5:00 pm – 12:00 am
Saturday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sunday Closed

REC Indoor Pool

View our REC Indoor Pool hours !

*Closure Notice(s):

Holidays & Observances

- The REC Indoor Pool will be closed for major holidays, observances, and breaks.
- The Membership Services Office will be closed for major holidays, observances, and breaks.
- The Esports Living Lab will be closed for major holidays, observances, and breaks.

Postponements & Cancellations

There are no active postponements or cancellations at this time.


Tuesday Morning Open Swim will be canceled on the following dates:
January 6th & 20th | February 3rd & 17th | March 3rd, 17th, & 31st | April 14th & 28th | May 12th & 26th | June 9th & 23rd

Amenities + Spaces

Visit our reservation page to make a facility reservation for available spaces.



The FIT

A person running on a treadmill inside the FIT

The FIT is located within The Village on the North side of the Tampa campus. A state of the art recreation facility and wellness center, the FIT serves all USF students' recreational needs. This satellite facility is approximately 19,280 square feet and features a zero entry outdoor pool.


Parking Information

Parking Map: The FIT 


Hours

Spring Semester Hours | January 12th - May 7th

The FIT
Day Hours
Mon - Fri 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sat & Sun 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The FIT Pool & Patio*†
Day Hours
Daily 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

*Closure Notice(s):

* FIT Pool

The FIT Pool will be reopening on February 28th, 2026, at normal operating hours.

Holidays & Observances

The FIT Pool will be closed for major holidays, observances, and breaks.

Amenities + Services

FIT Equipment includes:

  • Indoor Rowing Machines
  • Stair Climbers
  • Treadmills
  • Elliptical Cross Trainers
  • Upright & Recline Exercise Bikes
  • Strength Machines
  • Free Weights
  • FIT Pool


Riverfront Park & Boat House

Two students paddling on the Hillsborough River

Feeling adventurous? Riverfront Park offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation activities that will help you find your adventurous side! The Riverfront Park serves as an outdoor space to help encourage and promote healthy lifestyle behaviors. It is a wonderfully large park, right on the Hillsborough River. With amenities ranging from walking paths, to kayaks and canoeing, to pavilions, the USF Riverfront Park is a lovely place to spend the afternoon!



Hours

Spring Semester Hours | January 12th - May 7th

Riverfront Park
Day Hours
Mon – Thurs

10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Friday

10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Sat & Sun

10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Riverfront Park Boat House
Day Hours
Mon – Thurs Closed
Fri – Sun 10:00 am – 5:30 pm

*Closure Notice(s):

Postponements & Cancellations

There are no active postponements or cancellations at this time.


The Riverfront Park & Boathouse will be closed on the following dates:

There are no active closures at this time.

Amenities + Services

Boathouse

The Riverfront Park Boathouse is located within USF Riverfront Park and is available to USF students, faculty, staff, and alumni with a valid USF ID. Each card holder may rent up to two boats. Currently, the boathouse is open only Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.


Pavilion Rental

USF Riverfront Park has three pavilions available to rent. Rentals & reservations are available to USF student organizations, USF departments, and non–USF affiliated organizations, companies, and groups. For information about rentals, pricing, and reservation procedures.

Reservation Information Link


Disc Golf

Riverfront Park is home to an 18 hole disc golf course. Players may rent specialized discs from the boathouse, stop by for a map, or some tips for the back nine. The course extends around the perimeter of the park and back into the camping area.


Challenge Course 

The USF Challenge Course provides personal development and teambuilding programs in a safe, challenging, and supportive environment that promotes a deeper awareness of ourselves, others, and the natural world.

Learn More About the Challenge Course 


Contact

Adventure Trips

Challenge Course


Outdoor Resource Center & Bike Shop

Hours

Spring Hours

Outdoor Resource Center & Bike Shop
Sat & Sun Closed
Tues & Thurs Closed
Mon, Wed, & Fri 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Day Hours

*Closure Notice(s):

Postponements & Cancellations

There are no active postponements or cancellations at this time.


The Outdoor Resource Center will be closed on the following dates:
There are no active closures at this time.

Amenities + Services

Outdoor Resource Center

The Outdoor Resource Center (ORC) has a variety of camping and outdoor equipment available for rental at very low cost! Ranging from small two-person tents to large six-person camping tents, as well as stoves, cooking equipment, sleeping pads, sleeping bags, lanterns, and more, we're here to help! Come visit the ORC in the Recreation Center to find out more!

Bike Shop

Attached to the ORC, the Bike Shop provides a free, low cost repair and maintenance service for personal bicycles! For students who already know how to make the repairs, but do not have the correct tools, the ORC allows students to come in with their bike and use the tools to make repairs and adjustments on their own. Come visit the ORC with your bike today!


Contact

Outdoor Resource Center + Bike Shop


All Facility Hours are subject to change.

† Outdoor Facilities/Pools will be cleared of all patrons if lightning is detected within a 10–mile radius of said facility.
‡ Reservations are not required at the Riverfront Park; guests are allowed when accompanied by a USF student or Recreation & Wellness member.