UCCS Recreation and Wellness Center
Fact Sheet
New construction SF: 49,261
Total Rec & Wellness Center SF: 97,085
LEED Gold certification
Project cost: $16.3 million
Funding source: student fees
Architect: Barker Rinker Seacat, Denver, CO
Architect: Hughes Group, Sterling, VA
Contractor: Saunders Construction, Denver, CO
Groundbreaking: August 2014
Expected date of completion: End Fall 2015
Indoor activity areas
Basketball courts (2) with wood flooring
Lined for volleyball, badminton
Welcome Center
Newly located main entry and access point
Unique water feature and lounge
2nd floor fitness center visible from welcome center
Fitness center
Customer service and membership sales
8,865 SF
Program registration
Additional cardio equipment (30-35 pieces) Equipment check-out
Additional strength equipment (35-40)
Facility
Group Fitness
Additional men’s and women’s locker rooms
3,160 SF
Gender neutral restrooms (2)
Multipurpose studios (2) with wood flooring Professional staff offices (4-5)
Cycle, yoga/pilates, Zumba® and more
Student work space (8)
Audio loop for hearing impaired
Mail room
Separate entry to Student Health & Counseling
Intramural / Club Sports
Demonstration kitchen
Separate social and office space
Program registration and check-in
Renovation
Staff office (1)
Relocate and upgrade SOLE / Outdoor Center
Student work space (2-3)
Demo existing fitness studio, convert to office
Conference room (1)
Exterior
SOLE / Outdoor Center
Social gathering space at front entrance
Relocated to the west end of center
2nd floor rooftop prepared for future expansion
Incorporates Trails Program
Wheelchair accessible parking (4)
Load and unload of outdoor equipment
Bike wash and repair station (2)
Student employees
Resource library
Largest student employer on campus
Equipment storage and check-in / out
Current #: 65-70
Staff office (1)
Expected # at expansion opening: 100+
Unique partnering and collaboration
Complements Alpine Field, outdoor recreation field totaling 86,300 SF
Office of Sustainability support and programming
Student Health Center & Counseling Center co-located within
- 10,100 SF
- fireplace in waiting room
- number of exam rooms: 6
- number of counseling / therapy rooms: 15
- group therapy rooms: 2
- demonstration kitchen: 1
Athletic Strength and Conditioning room (1) located within
- UCCS athletic teams only