Reviewers praise the facility for its clean, modern equipment, spacious layout, and friendly staff. Common amenities include a pool, climbing wall, courts, and fitness rooms, though users note limited weekend hours and a lack of concessions or child care. Recurring criticisms involve frequent pool closures due to chemical issues or camps, and policies restricting Olympic lifting, which deter some serious weightlifters.
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Absolutely amazing state of the art facility. It seems under utilized and offers so much..
Thank you for the positive review, Rebecca! We appreciate you being one of our members!
Great place with peaceful and healthy patients environment and super friendly and professional staff.
Thank you for your kind words, Marwan!
The best university gym in st louis. Seems incredibly out of place.
For fitness it cant be beat. On the trail or in the street.
Thank you so much for the positive rating! We are glad you enjoy using our facility!
The place is very nice, nice staff and nice equipment. Depending on the time you go, you’ll find your fair share of sore losers on the basketball courts and some rude individuals in the pool but that’s no reflection of the place. Just more of a warning
Best gym in the area
Thanks for the kind review!
Very nice clean place. I have the early bird special. If you arrive before 1045 am you get a giant discount on your membership
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The UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center is my favorite sanctuary on campus. I’m especially drawn to the swimming pool—there’s something almost sacred about being in the water. It’s where I feel most at peace, most connected to the universe. I also appreciate the heavy bags in the studio, perfect for focused training and stress release. There’s a quiet strength in the rhythm of the workout, a meditative quality to movement. The student staff here are awesome—friendly, professional, and always putting in the effort to keep everything clean and running smoothly. It’s a well-maintained, welcoming space that really supports health and wellness. Whether you’re looking to get healthy, improve your fitness, or elevate your self-care, this place offers far more than just equipment—it offers intention, community, and balance.
Your review is greatly appreciated! We do not take these kind words lightly and are grateful for your patronage.
Very clean. Helpers very nice
Thank you, Dennis!!