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University Recreation Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 131 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Cheney, Washington

Yoga & fitness Adaptive climbing

Ice arena offering curling, hockey and skating sessions as well as an ice-viewing restaurant.

Plan your visit

  • Gear rental available — the gym mentions rentals; shoes typically run ~$5–8 and a harness 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
  • Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd climb more than a few times a month
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (509) 359-4026
  • Website inside.ewu.edu

Hours

Monday 6:15 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday 6:15 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 6:15 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 6:15 AM–9:30 PM
Friday 6:15 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday 8 AM–8 PM
Sunday 8 AM–8 PM

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

From the reviews

There is a lot of different options at the this gym. I never really took advantage of it until my senior year. Might as well since you're still paying for it, if you are a student. The only critique I would give is they have a clothing requirement.

★★★★☆ — Mike, Feb 2023

Modern well equipped gym for beginners and experts. First floor consists of free weights and a basketball court, while the second floor consist of workout machines and a track to run or walk on. A day pass is roughly $10 for non-ewu students.

★★★★★ — Saul, Jul 2018

Friendly staff, a great gym with personal trainers, and an ice skating rink during open skate in the Winter.

★★★★☆ — Daniel, Mar 2019

Great place, the membership fees are a little high but that's fine since it's the best in Cheney.

★★★★★ — Monira, May 2021

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Adaptive climbing

University Recreation Center is mentioned for adaptive climbing or paraclimbing — sessions, equipment, or coaching that make the walls climbable for people with disabilities. Offerings like this vary a lot gym to gym and schedules change, so call ahead to ask what's available and when the next session runs.

Where to find University Recreation Center

1007 Elm St, Cheney, WA99004

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