Wildcat Recreation Center (WREC) Grand Opening

It's time to welcome the newest member of the Chico State family. The Wildcat Recreation Center is officially open for business as of August 17, just in time for the new school year. We've been hearing about it for years, waiting not so patiently for the beginning of construction, and finally to the grand opening held August 27. But the WREC is definitely worth the wait. The sheer size of it is impressive enough, but combined with the 3 multi-purpose courts, indoor suspended running track, and the rock climbing wall, designed by a Chico State alumni, it is a sight to see.

The building is 130,000 square feet of exercise machines, rock climbing walls, basketball courts, giant locker rooms, and an outdoor pool and hot tub. As the brochure says, the WREC "boasts over 80 weight machines, another 80 cardiovascular machines, and four group exercise rooms for a variety of fitness classes including yoga, Pilates, aerobics, spinning, and Zumba, to name a few.  Students can drop into the WREC to use the 1/8 mile elevated running track, swim in the 25 yard x 25 meter pool, utilize the 12-person spa, or climb the 35-foot climbing wall and 60-foot bouldering arch."

Located on Second and Cherry, right off campus, the WREC is in the prime location for new students living on campus and for older students who live downtown or near campus. And the set up of the recreation center provides for not only a great place to work out but a new hang out for students. Whether lounging by the pool or playing a game of basketball with some friends, the WREC is going to be a hot spot this semester.
Another feature of the recreation center is that it's easy to access. When you go in for the first time, you simply register your hand and your student ID number in the system and that is all you need for future visits, cutting out the need for new ID cards.

The WREC will also be the new location for Adventure Outings and Recreational Sports. The programs have relocated from their previous offices in the BMU, utilizing the new space to expand and provide better service for students.

A grand opening celebration was held on August 27 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a chance to win prizes.

For class schedules and other information go to the WREC website.