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UTEP Student Recreation Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 407 Google reviews · Climbing gym in El Paso, Texas
Multi-use center with gyms, basketball courts, pools, weight machines, climbing walls and a track.
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
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd climb more than a few times a month
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (915) 747-5103
- Website utep.edu
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 12–5 PM |
What's inside
“Has a pool, climbing wall, track, weights, cardio machines, basketball court, racquetball courts, etc.”
What climbers say again and again
“The equipment is well-maintained; nothing rusty or on the verge of falling apart.”
From the reviews
Up to date machines and equipment, cleanliness is great, staff is available to help but not in your face. Pool is kept clean and always a lifeguard on duty. Only downfall is lack of wifi, but that's honestly a UTEP problem most likely.
Very clean and friendly. Never felt ostracized by my peers here, and most people tend to be positive. Full scale gym, and clean swimming pool, and a great rock climbing section. Best place to exercise
Great customer service, can get a $10 day pass if you are going with a member, or just stop a student outside and ask to sponsor you to get in, still paying the $10 fee. Has great pool, punching bags racquetball courts, great gym and basketball courts
Amazing gym, spacious and beautifully designed, high quality equipment and good amount of lockers. It could have rental towels though, that's why just 4 stars.
Adaptive climbing
UTEP Student 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.
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