UNLV Rec Center Maintenance Closure until 12/21
Courts are closed until 12/21/20253rd Floor of Student Recreation and Wellness Center Re-Opens After Flood Damage
As reported, the much-awaited re-opening of the 3rd floor of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center at UNLV has finally happened. After months of closure due to flood damage, the popular fitness center is now ready to welcome students and staff once again.
The flood, caused by a burst pipe back in August 2024, resulted in significant damage to the 3rd floor, particularly the badminton courts. This left many badminton enthusiasts disappointed and gym-goers searching for alternative workout options.
But now, with the renovation and repair work completed, the 3rd floor of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center is looking better than ever. The badminton courts are back in action, fully equipped and ready to cater to the needs of the UNLV community.
Update on Closure at Student Recreation and Wellness Center at UNLV
Personnel at Student Recreation and Wellness Center at UNLV has told us today that they are still fixing a damage and are planning to re-open 3rd at the end of winter break (second part of January 2025).
Wish we had a better news on that. The flood damage was very extensive.
Wish we had a better news on that. The flood damage was very extensive.
Closure at Student Recreation and Wellness Center at UNLV
Hi badminton fans.
Unfortunately, due to water pipe rapture at Student Recreation and Wellness Center at UNLV, badminton is closed there. We spoke to the personnel at that facility and we have been told that it will take at least 3-4 weeks before Badminton reopens. Pity!
Summer Badminton Hours for Student Recreation and Wellness Center at UNLV
Great news! In case you have missed it, the facility keeps badminton nets always set for the Summer season.
Here is the breakdown:
| Age | Days | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18+ | Mon-Fri | 6:00am-9:00pm |
$40/month Community |
| 18+ | Saturday | 8:00am-9:00pm | $40/month Community $30/month UNLV Staff $25/month Students $10/one time |
| 18+ | Sunday | 10:00am-10:00pm | $40/month Community $30/month UNLV Staff $25/month Students $10/one time |
Breaking News: Student Recreation and Wellness Center at UNLV reopens badminton on 1/28/2024
It's a long wait for all of us. Happy New Year everybody. We've got a note from Kee (Sky) that the work on the 3rd floor was actually delayed due to a shooting. Stay strong.
Heads up. Membership prices at Student Recreation and Wellness Center at UNLV will increase soon.
As for the price increase - it's rather significant. Don't you think?
Does anybody play at UNLV?
The SRWC facility has a total of six gymnasium courts:
- Four courts on the third floor of the facility have wood floors marked for high school basketball and volleyball. Courts 1 and 4 can be used for badminton.
- Two multipurpose activity courts (MAC) on the first floor have rubberized floors for multiple types of activities, including basketball, volleyball, dodge ball, or indoor soccer.
Basketball hoops, volleyball and badminton nets, scoreboards, and bleachers are available. Goal boxes are available in the MAC courts.
Ref: https://www.unlv.edu/eventservices/srwc-courts
Has anybody played badminton at UNLV? How is it?
- Student Recreation and Wellness Center at UNLV Closures! (6/3/2026)
- Student Recreation and Wellness Center at UNLV Summer Hours (6/3/2026)
- UNLV Rec Center Maintenance Closure until 12/21 (12/14/2025)
- 3rd Floor of Student Recreation and Wellness Center Re-Opens After Flood Damage (5/27/2025)
- Update on Closure at Student Recreation and Wellness Center at UNLV (11/18/2024)