News and Announcements
Update: Winter 2025
John Wooden Center Improvement Project
The first phase of the renovation project is set to begin on January 31, 2025.
The project is set to 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:
1/13/25
Following the latest campus curtailment plan, along with impacts to staffing, all UCLA Recreation facilities will be closed until further notice.
Please visit Recreation Facilities for continued updates on the status of facilities and programs. The latest campus safety updates can be found at bso.ucla.edu.
Sunset Canyon Recreation Center Seismic Improvement Project
Recreation is pleased to announce that the Sunset Canyon Recreation Center seismic improvement project will begin on December 16, 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.
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.
