Contact Information

• 925 Yuma Street, Manhattan, KS 66502
• 785-587-2773
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Current Facility Hours

• Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Sunday, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

Summer Facility Hours (Memorial Day-Labor Day)

• Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Saturday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Sunday, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• Closed Memorial Day, 4^th of July, and Labor Day

Gym Activities

All participants must check in at the front desk upon arrival before any use of the gym. Athletic/court shoes and appropriate attire must be worn at all times. No food or drink is allowed in the gym, except for bottled water. All persons under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian age 18 or older. 

Register for your free Rec Center Membership pass online!

Adult Pickleball

Pickleball is a cross between tennis, table tennis, and badminton, and is played with wooden paddles and a plastic Wiffleball. The object of the game is to hit the ball so that your opponent is unable to hit it back over the net. 

• Monday thru Friday
  • 8:00 AM - Noon 

Open Gym – Open Play (first-come, first-served)

One basketball court is always open. To use the volleyball court, four or more players must be present. To use the pickleball court, four or more players must be present.

• Monday thru Friday
  • Noon - Close
• Saturday
  • 10:00 AM - Close 

Summer Schedule begins Tuesday, May 31^st

• Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM:  2 Pickleball courts
• Monday thru Thursday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM:  2 courts for Open Play Basketball
• Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM:  2 courts for Open Play Basketball
• Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM:  2 courts for Open Play Basketball
• Monday thru Friday 12:00 PM - Close:  Volleyball may be played if at least 6 players are present, and one court is not occupied with Basketball.

Fitness Pass Program

The Fitness Pass Program is a fee-based program for participants ages 18+. Exercise equipment is to be wiped down after each usage, and participants are required to wear athletic shoes and appropriate gym attire at all times. Share the space! Good sportsmanship and cooperation are expected; no resting on any piece of equipment. No food or drink is allowed, except for bottled water. 

Fitness Pass Program Hours

• Summer Hours:  Monday thru Friday 1:00 PM - Close; Saturday 10:00 AM - Close
• Fall/Winter/Spring Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00 AM - Close; Tuesday & Thursday 1 PM - Close; Saturday 9:00 AM - Close; Sunday 12:00 AM - Close

Equipment

• Cardio - treadmills, elliptical, stair master, rowing machine and recumbent bikes
• Strength - Hoist branded machines, upper and lower body, abs, cross cable stations, speed bag, barbells/dumbbells, battle ropes

Fitness Classroom

The classroom is open to those with a Fitness Pass during fitness area hours when classes are not taking place. Additional dumbbells, kettlebells, medicine balls, yoga balls, resistance bands, jump ropes, and exercise mats are available.

Fitness & Wellness Classes

View a list of available classes and register online

Walking Track

13 laps = 1 mile. Benches are available around the track for stretching and/or sitting.