UREC — Local services in Baton Rouge

2022 Review updated:

Nicest gym in Louisiana. 40k students a year paying for it, not shocking that it is. (every semester I paid a UREC FEE and if I didn't I couldn't access the rec) The pool, indoor running track and ramp, infared sauna, specialized workout equipment... It's amazing.

Cons: -Semester rate for a membership is insane. Over $400.00 for two semesters. When you spend over 80k for two degrees at LSU, you'd wish they would give an alumni discount, or masters degree discount. -Lord help if masks are ever considered. Being forced back in 2020 to wear a mask in a squat rack while masks can be taken off at restaurants is insane. Specially being forced to wear outside on the pool deck. -Bags being forced to be in lockers, and shoes not being allowed off while stretching is quite frustrating. -More foam rollers, resistance bands, belt squat, bigger sauna, wider bench press pads, nicer bar bells, etc... lots of things I would love to see added for how much money this place...

Most of the student staff go above and beyond, there will always be some that just see this as a quick job through college, but I try to not let that deter me from using the facility. The facility is now incredibly spacious, and almost overwhelming. There are three floors for fitness equipment, a 1/3 of a mile track that has a mild incline and runs through two of the floors at the facility, and a remarkable locker room (with a sauna) that is connected to a just as wonderful indoor lap pool. The only fault I could see internally is that they do not provide towels, and that, externally, parking is often limited during high traffic times. The facility hours are made for just about anyone (the early bird, the night crawler, etc.). I really enjoy this facility...

The blonde girl working the front desk was completely unprofessional and aggressive. When I tried to ask her for help she audibly scoffed in my face and started slamming stuff all around the desk. This was my first time attempting to use the recreation center so I was a bit confused on the card scanning process and she talked down onto me when asking her to elaborate. If this is the kind of employee behavior this establishment promotes I will not be attempting to access the facility anymore. It completely ruined my night and the friends who were with me. That girl does not deserve to serve the public, I have never experienced such entitled treatment at any other university facility. HIGHLY...