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The Rec Center will be undergoing a few projects with several areas being temporarily closed at different points.  We've got a detailed timeline below explaining all that you need to know.  For a printable Spring 2023_Project Closure Timeline, click here.

All this information along with any updates will be posted here along with Facebook and around the Rec Center.

AREA AFFECTED Men's Locker Room Showers (Locker Room will remain open.)
DATES CLOSED Thursday, 4/6 - Wednesday, 4/12
OPENING DATE* Thursday, 4/13 (*Subject to change.)
DESCRIPTION OF WORK Repair shower flooring and grout.
AVAILABLE ACCESS

Men will be able to use lockers and restrooms during this time.
There will be no indoor showers, but showers on the pool deck will be available.
AREA AFFECTED Women's Locker Room Showers and Sinks (Locker Room will remain open.)
DATES CLOSED

Thursday, 4/13 – Wednesday, 4/19
OPENING DATE*

Thursday, 4/20 (*Subject to change.)
DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Repair shower flooring and tile grout.
AVAILABLE ACCESS

Women will have access to lockers and restrooms, but men will be working.
Please use restroom stalls for changing or the Family Restroom.
There will be no indoor showers, but showers on the pool deck will be available.
AREA AFFECTED

Pool Deck (Pool will remain open during limited designated hours only!)
DATES CLOSED

Monday, 4/24 – Friday, 4/28 the pool and deck are closed from 7AM—4PM.
DESIGNATED HOURS*

Monday, 4/24 – Friday, 4/28 the pool is open during these designated hours only:
5:30AM – 6:45AM and 4:00PM – 9:30PM (*Subject to change.)
Saturday, 4/29 and Sunday, 4/30 the pool is open regular hours.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Repair fencing along pool deck and some deck prep work.
AVAILABLE ACESS

Members may exit locker rooms, but are limited to that west side of deck only.
No exiting the pool on the east side near the fencing/University Housing.
AREA AFFECTED

Pool and Deck (Pool will be CLOSED COMPLETELY during this time!)
DATES CLOSED

Monday, 5/1 – Monday, 5/15
OPENING DATE*

Tuesday, 5/16 (*Subject to change.)
DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Repair and paint pool deck and replace damaged tiles.
AVAILABLE ACCESS

There is absolutely no pool or deck access allowed.
There is no longer any West U access for swimmers only.
MEMBERSHIP FREEZE
N/A to UTHealth Students

If you’d like to freeze your membership during this full pool closure:

  • Email rec@uth.tmc.edu requesting to freeze your membership.
  • The dates frozen will coincide with exact pool closure dates.
  • The number of valid days will automatically be added on to your membership.
  • This freeze does not count towards the 2 freeze maximum per year.
  • Membership will not be extended without email request past Monday, 5/1.
MEMBERSHIP FREEZE
EFT Members Only
  • Email rec@uth.tmc.edu requesting to freeze your membership.
  • EFT for May will not be processed and will automatically resume in June.
  • If wanting to return when pool reopens, payment for half of May is required.
  • Membership will not be frozen without email request or past Monday, 5/1.

Reminders to keep the Rec Center as safe as possible:

  • For anyone fully–vaccinated, masks and social distancing are no longer required.
  • For those non–vaccinated, masks and social distancing are highly encouraged.
  • Temperature upon entry is still recommended and access not permitted if over 100F.
  • No children under 16 are allowed.  Valid government issued ID, passport, birth certificate, etc. required for entry/membership.
  • Everything is open 100%.  This includes all machines, equipment, courts, drinking fountains, showers, lockers, etc.
  • All members required to wipe down equipment before and after use with the product provided.
  • Clean hands frequently!  Use hand sanitizer or wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
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Rec Center Cleaning

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We continue to follow stringent sanitization protocols for proper disinfection, operation and maintenance, as well as incorporating additional procedures to achieve an even safer level of cleanliness.

Rec Center Cleaning

  • Cleaning

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    We continue to follow stringent sanitization protocols for proper disinfection, operation and maintenance, as well as incorporating additional procedures to achieve an even safer level of cleanliness.

  • Deep Clean
    • The entire facility is sterilized by a SteraMist (TM) every other weekend.
    • Continuous scheduled disinfection of high-touch areas
  • Daily Clean
    • Staff will receive ongoing training as guidelines continue to evolve
    • Standard cleaning spray has been upgraded to a single product that is an antibacterial cleaner, disinfectant, sanitizer, deodorizer, fungicide, mildewstat and virucide
    • Reusable towels have been replaced with one-time use wipes and paper towels
  • Self-Clean Sanitization Stations
    • Easy, readily available options for cleaning and disinfecting
    • 10+ new stainless steel floor dispensers with gym wipes throughout Weight Room, Cardio Area and Group Fitness Studio
    • Disposable paper towels will be stocked with additional sanitizing and disinfecting spray
    • Additional bottles of hand sanitizer all throughout facility

HOURS

Monday - Friday: 5:30AM to 10PM
Saturday: 8AM to 8PM
Sunday: 10AM to 8PM
Pool closes 30 minutes prior to facility.

LOCATION

1832 West Road
Houston, TX 77054

Map & Driving Directions

PHONE NUMBERS

Main: 713-500-8420
Weather Line:713-500-8415
Fax: 713-500-8409

For general inquiries, contact:
REC@uth.tmc.edu 

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