915 W. Wisconsin Avenue

In the continued commitment to its neighborhood, Marquette University purchased a former YMCA building in the spring of 1993. After renovation and addition of the state-of-the-art equipment, the Rec Plex was opened to the Marquette family and the Milwaukee Community in Straz Tower.

If you have questions about the Rec Plex please call (414) 288-7778.

The Rec Plex is designed to give its patrons a health club atmosphere and includes:

  • 1 Suspended jogging track
  • 1 25-yard lap swimming pool
  • 2 Gymnasiums
  • 1 Group fitness/yoga room
  • 1 Free weight room
  • 1 Fitness Center
  • 2 Men's locker room areas
  • 2 Women's locker room areas
  • 4 Racquetball courts
  • 1 Squash court
  • 1 Golf Practice area
  • 1 Wellness Center

The Rec Plex features weight rooms with Cardio Vision and a variety of cardio machines including steppers, recumbent bikes, treadmills, stationary bikes, rowers and ellipticals.

Rec Plex Hours

General Building Hours Fall and Spring Semester
Monday - Thursday 5:45am - 9:00pm
Friday 5:45am - 8:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm

General Building Hours Vacation/Summer Hours
Monday - Friday 5:45am - 7:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Pool Hours Fall and Spring Semester
Monday - Friday 6:00am - 8:30am
  11:00am - 1:30pm
  3:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Pool Hours Vacation/Summer
Monday - Friday 6:00am - 8:30am, 11:00am - 1:30pm
  4:00pm - 6:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm - 4:00pm