Green Bikes
A page within Rec Sports
The Green Bike program is a bicycle recycling program supported by UWL's Green Fund and implemented by UWL Outdoor Connection.
How it Works
Renting a Green Bike
If you are UWL student, you can rent a Green Bike! Renting a Green Bike from Outdoor Connection is very affordable and simple. It only cost $15 to rent a Green Bike. Payment of a $25, $50 or $100 deposit (depending on the quality of the bike) is also required. Deposits will be returned when the bike is returned. Stop by Outdoor Connection to view the available bikes and find your ride today!
Bike Donations, Recycling & Sourcing
We source our bikes from those abandoned on campus and in the local community. In addition, we take donations of adult bikes that are in repairable condition. To make a donation, contact Jake Sciammas, Rec Sports Outdoor Recreation Coordinator, at jsciammas@uwlax.edu. Once we receive the bikes, we will repair them so they are in safe and operable condition or strip them for usable parts and recycle the remaining metal rather than throwing it away.
More Information
Benefits
The Green Bike program promotes better health, less automobile traffic congestion, cleaner air, fewer parking problems, and keeping waste out of the waste removal system.
History
The UWL's Environmental Council started the Green Bike program in 2004. Originally, council members and volunteers fixed up old donated bikes, painted them green, and released them to function as free community bikes. Currently, the program is housed in the Outdoor Connection. The program has refurbished and rented over 500 bikes and recycled more than 60,000 pounds of metal!
Recreational Eagle Center (REC) Hours
Regular Hours
Monday - Friday: 6am-11pm
Saturday: 10am-10pm
Sunday: 11am-10pm
Adjusted Hours - Finals Week/Winter Break
Wednesday, December 18: 6am-6pm
December 19 - January 1: CLOSED
Facility Schedule
View the facility schedule to see what is going on at the REC.
Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu
Outdoor Connection (OC) Hours
Regular Hours
Monday - Friday: 12pm-6pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm
Adjusted Hours - Finals Week/Winter Break
December 18- January 1: CLOSED
Contact Us
608.785.8860
outdoorcnt@uwlax.edu
Fitness Center Hours
Regular Hours
Monday - Friday: 6am-10pm
Saturday: 10am-9pm
Sunday: 11am-9pm
Adjusted Hours - Finals Week/Winter Break
Wednesday, December 18: 6am-6pm
December 19 - January 1: CLOSED
Contact Us
608.785.5210
recoffice@uwlax.edu
Climbing Wall Hours
Regular Hours
THE REC CLIMBING WALL IS CLOSED FOR RENOVATION. WE LOOK FORWARD TO REOPENING ON MONDAY, 1/27.
Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu
EZONE Esports & Gaming Hours
Regular Hours
Monday - Friday: 3pm-11pm
Saturday: 12pm-10pm
Sunday: 12pm-10pm
Adjusted Hours - Finals Week/Winter Break
December 18 - January 1: CLOSED
Contact Us
608.785.8921
recsportsesports@uwlax.edu
Mitchell Hall Pool Hours
Regular Hours
Monday: 12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10:30pm
Tuesday: 8pm-10:30pm
Wednesday: 12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10:30pm
Thursday: 8pm-10:30pm
Friday: 12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10pm
Saturday: 12pm-3pm
Sunday: 1pm-4pm
Adjusted Pool Hours
The pool will be closed for Winter Break/Session. Regular semester hours will begin on Monday, January 27.
Contact Us
608.785.8698
recoffice@uwlax.edu
Hetzel Fieldhouse Hours
Access to the Hetzel Fieldhouse during open rec hours is restricted to those who have a current REC membership (student, faculty/staff, alumni).
Regular Open Rec Hours
Sunday: 6pm-10pm
Adjusted Open Rec Hours
Closed until January 26
Second Floor Track Hours
Managed by the Athletic Department
Monday-Friday: 11am-1pm
Adjusted Track Hours- Finals Week/Winter Break
December 19 - January 5: CLOSED
Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu