Squat Racks

Facility Renovations

At the University of Cincinnati Campus Recreation, we are committed to providing top-notch facilities that inspire and support your health and wellness journey. To enhance your experience, we regularly invest in upgrades and renovations that reflect the needs and feedback of our community. Stay informed about ongoing and upcoming projects that aim to elevate your recreation opportunities on campus.

Currently Affected Areas


Basketball courts are unavailable.


Basketball Court Projects

The basketball courts at the Campus Recreation Center (CRC) are getting a major facelift!

What's happening with this project?

  • CRC getting all new portable and wall-mounted basketball hoops
  • Replacement of the drop down court divider curtains

How will I be impacted?

  • The basketball courts will be offline while the work is being completed

What is the projected timeline?

  • The work should be completed between Monday, May 5, through Friday, May 16

Fitness Floor Project

The Campus Recreation Center (CRC) will be seeing many beneficial changes come to the fitness floor during the summer of 2025!

What's happening with this project?

  • New equipment
  • New rubber flooring
  • Reconfigured equipment layout
  • Repainted walls

How will I be impacted?

  • Equipment will be moving around on a regular basis
  • During various times, certain equipment and areas will be unavailable
  • A red banner above will show what is currently unavailable
  • Closures and affected areas are subject to change at any moment

What is the projected timeline?

  • Work will begin at the start of May and should be completed mid to late summer
  • A breakdown below will show when certain areas and equipment will be offline
Labeled Fitness Floor Map - 1

Future layout of the CRC fitness floor, with new areas for squat racks, cardio, free weights, cables machines, and selectorized equipment.

New black squat racks with red accents.
Newly painted wall behind fitness equipment with grey in the middle above a mirror and red on either side.

May 5 - 18

Equipment has moved around on the fitness floor, however everything is still available. Stationary bikes, ellipticals, arc trainers, and self powered treadmills have moved to the glass window wall near the fitness desk. Plate loaded equipment is currently in two areas: on either end of the free weight area and in the previous cardio theater.

Labeled Fitness Floor Map - 6

May 19 - June 1

Electrical work is being completed. During this time, a large portion of our treadmills will be unavailable. However, the treadmills in the racquetball courts and Quick Fit will still be available.

June 2 - 15

The chartreuse hallways and track lines will be getting refinished. During this time, hallways will be closed on alternating weeks to complete the work and the track will be closed for the duration of the work. Signage at the top of the stairs will help you navigate the facility around the closed hallways. Some equipment and Multipurpose Rooms A and B will be offline for a week.

Alternate path during phase 1 of hallway refinish
Alternate path during phase 2 of hallway refinish

June 16 - July 5

During this time, a handfull of equipment pieces and areas will be offline. Importantly, the squat racks will be unavailable as the new flooring and squat racks are installed where we have traditionally had cardio, as well as new flooring in the free weight area.