The Student Recreation Center at Ferris State University serves as a comprehensive fitness and recreation facility for students, faculty, staff, and Big Rapids community members. Located on the FSU campus, this modern facility underwent major renovations completed in 2018, featuring expanded workout areas and updated equipment throughout.
The center boasts extensive fitness amenities including a large weight room with over 10,000 pounds of free weights, multiple cardio areas with Precor equipment, and a complete aquatic center. Students and community members can access basketball and volleyball courts, tennis and racquetball facilities, and a rock climbing wall for diverse recreational activities. The facility maintains clean, well-maintained spaces with ample parking and professional staff supervision across all areas.
Popular programs include swim lessons offered during fall semester, intramural and club sports, fitness coaching, and group fitness activities. The facility accommodates various skill levels from beginner swim lessons requiring safety tests to advanced athletic training in the expanded weight room. Special programs cater to youth, families, and seniors, with reasonable community membership rates making fitness accessible to all Big Rapids residents.
What sets this recreation center apart is its university affiliation combined with community access, offering professional-grade equipment and facilities typically found only at larger fitness complexes. The 2018 renovation doubled the weight room size, added modern Precor equipment throughout, and enhanced the overall user experience. The facility also provides unique amenities like equipment rental services, locker rentals, and facility rental options for events, making it a versatile community resource beyond just fitness and recreation.
The Student Recreation Center at Ferris State University serves as a comprehensive fitness and recreation facility for students, faculty, staff, and Big Rapids community members. Located on the FSU campus, this modern facility underwent major renovations completed in 2018, featuring expanded workout areas and updated equipment throughout.
The center boasts extensive fitness amenities including a large weight room with over 10,000 pounds of free weights, multiple cardio areas with Precor equipment, and a complete aquatic center. Students and community members can access basketball and volleyball courts, tennis and racquetball facilities, and a rock climbing wall for diverse recreational activities. The facility maintains clean, well-maintained spaces with ample parking and professional staff supervision across all areas.
Popular programs include swim lessons offered during fall semester, intramural and club sports, fitness coaching, and group fitness activities. The facility accommodates various skill levels from beginner swim lessons requiring safety tests to advanced athletic training in the expanded weight room. Special programs cater to youth, families, and seniors, with reasonable community membership rates making fitness accessible to all Big Rapids residents.
What sets this recreation center apart is its university affiliation combined with community access, offering professional-grade equipment and facilities typically found only at larger fitness complexes. The 2018 renovation doubled the weight room size, added modern Precor equipment throughout, and enhanced the overall user experience. The facility also provides unique amenities like equipment rental services, locker rentals, and facility rental options for events, making it a versatile community resource beyond just fitness and recreation.
