News and Announcements

Update: Summer 2025

Campus Cooling System Maintenance

Updated 7/30, 11:30 A.M.

JWC spaces closed through  July 30 due to critical maintenance for campus cooling systems:

  • Functional Training Zone
  • Free Weight Zone
  • Advanced Circuit Zone

The Cardio Zone, Blue Room, and Gold Room have reopened.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Seismic Project Updates

John Wooden Center Improvement Project

The first phase of the renovation project began January 31, 2025

The project will address seismic deficiencies and make improvements to the existing layout and configuration of space. These renovations are projected to be completed early in 2027.

For more details and impacts, visit:

JWC Improvement Project

Sunset Canyon Recreation Center Seismic Improvement Project

The Sunset Canyon Recreation Center seismic improvement project began in December 2024. Though we do expect there to be impacts over the next two years of the project, the facility, including both swimming pools, will largely remain open during construction. 

SCRC Seismic Improvement Project

UCLA Recreation Celebrates John Wooden Center 40th Anniversary!

The UCLA John Wooden Center (JWC) celebrates its 40th anniversary in May 2023. 

The John Wooden Center, opened in 1983, was established to honor legendary Coach John Wooden's dedication to inspiring athletes to strive for excellence on and off the court. The JWC remains a central hub for physical fitness, health and wellbeing, community building, and leadership development for UCLA students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members.

1983 - 2023, 40th Anniversary John Wooden Center logo graphic