Fitness-Focused. Fun Encouraged!

Community is at the heart of Campus Recreation. 

In addition to offering an award-winning fitness facility, Campus Recreation strives to be a place where members can connect with one another in a safe and positive environment - a place where everyone feels welcome. 

We know movement and recreational activities help improve mental and physical health, add balance, reduce fatigue, restore energy, and improve self-confidence. 

Campus Recreation’s 212,000 square feet offer so many ways for members to get active – from cardio and weight equipment, to group fitness, swimming pools, a climbing wall and more.  Explore all Campus Recreation has to offer!

3-Week Holiday Membership


Join Campus Recreation for three weeks for only $45!

Campus Recreation Center

Cincinnati’s Campus Recreation Center (CRC) is a state-of-the-art fitness and recreation facility on its Uptown West Campus. With over 200,000 square feet of recreation space, the CRC offers university students, employees and friends of the university a wide range of exercise and fitness opportunities.

Fitness Center at CARE/Crawley

The Fitness Center (FC) at CARE/Crawley on Eden Avenue at the Medical Campus offers 12,000 square feet of fitness and wellness space. The FC offers membership options for everyone including UC students and employees, university affiliates (e.g., Children’s Hospital) and community members.

Siddall Fitness Center

Siddall Fitness Center located on the ground floor of Siddall Hall, adjacent to MarketPointe.  Siddall Fitness Center includes 5,000 square feet of fitness and wellness space. This locaton is for residents living in Siddall and Calhoun Residence halls. 

Latest News

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Ohio looks to fast-track wastewater discharge permits

December 16, 2025

Bradford Mank, James B. Helmer Jr. Professor of Law at the University of Cincinnati, spoke with WVXU for a story about a proposal by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to streamline the way wastewater discharge permits are issued to data centers.

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Tariff troubles for online shoppers

December 16, 2025

This year’s new regulations on tariffs and customs are leaving holiday shoppers with unexpected fees on some of their purchases, according to recent reporting by WLWT. Associate Dean of Impact and Partnerships for the University of Cincinnati’s Lindner College of Business Charles Sox spoke to WLWT about why shoppers are only just now feeling the impact, despite these policies being in effect for months.

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Limited IT support offered during winter season days

December 16, 2025

The IT Service Desk, powered by Digital Technology Solutions (DTS), will be closed from Wednesday, Dec. 24, through Thursday, Jan. 1, during the university’s Winter Season Days closure. The Service Desk will resume normal operations Friday, Jan. 2.