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Student Recreation Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 236 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Mobile, Alabama

Yoga & fitness

Well-stocked student gym with pools, basketball courts, a climbing wall and a golf hole.

Plan your visit

  • Day pass around $10 — check current rates; most gyms price gear rental separately and discount off-peak
  • Gear rental nearly every climbing gym rents shoes (~$5–8 typical) and chalk; harness rental is often bundled with a ropes pass
  • Waiver always required at climbing gyms — sign it online before you go to skip the front-desk line
  • First timer? bouldering needs zero experience — rent shoes and walk in; staff will point you at the easiest problems
  • Yoga & fitness mentioned alongside the climbing — ask about the class schedule and what a pass includes
  • Café on site somewhere to grab a coffee and hang out between climbs
  • Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd climb more than a few times a month
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (251) 460-6065
  • Website southalabama.edu

Hours

Monday 5 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–9 PM
Thursday 5 AM–9 PM
Friday 5 AM–9 PM
Saturday 8 AM–9 PM
Sunday 12–9 PM

Hours can shift for holidays, competitions, and youth-team practice — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's inside

Walls and programs at Student Recreation Center, confirmed by climbers' own reviews.

🧘 Climbing + Yoga & Fitness 8 mentions

“In the weight room they have almost everything you would need including multiple Olympic weightlifting platforms (squats, powerclean, deadlifts, etc.”

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What climbers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 236 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 spotless & clean 4 mentions

“The rec is always clean and organized.”

🧘 yoga & fitness included 6 mentions

“In the weight room they have almost everything you would need including multiple Olympic weightlifting platforms (squats, powerclean, deadlifts, etc.”

From the reviews

USA Rec center is one of the best recreational and gym facilities in Mobile. It is open to all students, staff, faculty in USA and general public (may have to purchase a membership). Inside you will find treadmill, weight lifting and other gym equipments.

★★★★★ — Dev, Nov 2023

I've only recently started using the Rec Center as an employee of USA. I was surprised by how big and well-stocked the center is. This place seems to have just about everything you would need for a well-rounded workout.

★★★★★ — Jenneffer, Mar 2023

Used it a lot during my time as an undergrad and quickly signed up for the alumni membership after I graduated as there is no gym in Mobile that comes close to the cleanliness and amenities that South offers. Plus, since it's exclusive to students and alumni only, I feel a bit safer working out here.

★★★★★ — Alexander, Nov 2019

This is a great facility. We were actually there for a racket ball tournament. I took the time to go through the different areas and was amazed at the size of each area and the condition or equipment. In addition, the basketball courts are large and open. The restrooms are large and clean.

★★★★★ — Charles, Aug 2018

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Where to find Student Recreation Center

51 Jaguar Blvd, Mobile, AL36688

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