Renovation

Announcement & Highlights

January 14, 2026: Last day of operation for the sand volleyball court (reopening once renovation is complete)
January 10, 2026: Last day of operation for the lesiure pool and spa
December 17, 2025: Email update #1 sent out
November 18, 2025: Email announcement sent out

Fall 2027 ---------- Project completion scheduled by the start of Fall 2027 semester
Mid 2026 ---------- Construction begins
January 2026 ---------- Demolition of the leisure pool and spa to begin
January 15 ---------- Sand volleyball court closes for duration of renovation
January 11 ---------- Leisure pool and spa closes permanently
December 2025 ---------- Renovation update (email)
November 2025 ---------- Official announcement

** Please note this timeline is a rough estimate and will likely change due to a variety of circumstances. Please check back regularly to keep up to date with the latest timeline estimate. **

Strength equipment
Free weight area
Functional training space - turf

Cardio equipment
Strength equipment
Stretching area
Spin studio
Functional training space - open studio

12/17/2025: DECEMBER EMAIL UPDATE
As winter break begins we wanted to share the first round of updates on the leisure pool renovation.

The last day of operation for the leisure pool and spa will be Saturday, January 10. We’ll then begin draining the pool to prepare for demolition, currently scheduled to start within two weeks of the closure.

The lap pool will be open additional hours beginning Sunday, January 11 when we transition to our spring 2026 facility hours. The spring hours for the lap pool will be:

Sunday: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Monday: 6:15 am – 8:00 am; 11:00 am – 2:00 pm; 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm; 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 6:15 am – 8:00 am; 11:00 am – 2:00 pm; 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm; 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday: 6:15 am – 8:00 am; 11:00 am – 2:00 pm; 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The renovation website will continue to serve as the main source of information regarding the renovation. You can find it by visiting https://recsports.unt.edu/renovation or by tapping the “Renovation Info” icon now visible on the Rec Sports app. Notifications of updates to the renovation website will be sent through the app and our social media channels to help ensure you have the most up-to-date information.

We wish you all the best this holiday season and look forward to the New Year!

11/18/2025: OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
The Pohl Rec Center opened its doors in Fall 2003 to a student body of just over 31,000. Twenty-two years later, our student body has grown by nearly 50%, and Rec Center visits are reaching almost half a million annually. The need for a larger, better space for wellness has never been more evident.

Today we’re excited to share that in early 2026, the Rec Center will begin a much needed and anticipated renovation project scheduled for completion by the start of Fall 2027.

Beginning in early January 2026, the leisure pool and spa will be permanently closed, and demolition will begin to add 20,000 square feet of dedicated fitness space across two levels. Members and students will continue to have access to the Rec Center and lap pool throughout the renovation but will temporarily lose access to the sand volleyball area and surrounding green space for project staging. Walkways and other areas, including the outdoor basketball court and Rec Center itself, may be periodically affected.

We’ll do our best to minimize the areas affected and, whenever possible, communicate in advance through the Rec Sports app and our social media sites. Additional information and details, along with impact notifications and renovation updates, can be found on our website by visiting https://recsports.unt.edu/renovation.

Although a project of this size will likely come with some bumps and bruises, our commitment to providing recreational experiences that support and inspire the UNT community will remain unwavering. We believe this renovation speaks to that commitment, and we’re excited to continue evolving and reshaping those experiences to support you, and all those who call UNT home, on your wellness journey.

Renovation FAQ

Yes! The Rec Center will remain open during the renovation project.

Yes! The Lap Pool will continue having open swim hours, and will be accessible during the renovation.

Yes! Beginning in the spring the lap pool will have additional hours for open swim. Those hours will be:

No! The sand volleyball court will close officially on Thursday, January 15. The sand volleyball court and surrounding green space will be used for construction staging. Once construction is complete, the sand volleyball court will reopen.

Yes! We will continue to offer learn to swim and certification courses in the lap pool.

Rec Center Renovation

Announcement & Highlights

Renovation FAQ