Updates for ongoing special facility maintenance and renovation projects across Campus Recreation’s seven facilities.
Leach Recreation Center HVAC Renovation
Campus Recreation is undertaking a multi-million dollar project to upgrade the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) units throughout the Leach Center. Many of the units to be replaced are original to the building, installed in the early 1990s. The project will modernize the HVAC system reducing ongoing maintenance costs and improving overall efficiency. The project will take place in phases over a 12 to 15 month period.
Phase 1 of the project included the HVAC units along the indoor track, causing the indoor track to be closed to patrons beginning December 15, 2025. This phase is now complete and the track reopened on February 6, 2026. Phase 2 of the project will begin on May 2, 2026, focusing on the locker room and restrooms on the main level with additional work simultaneously in workout spaces. This phase will cause the Leach Center to close through June 19, 2026 (Summer A).
April 6, 2026 Update
As the Leach Center renovation project enters a more extensive phase, Campus Recreation is planning to close the Leach Center for the Summer A session (from Spring Graduation until the start of Summer B session – May 2 to June 19). During these seven weeks, the Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) project will focus on the locker room and restrooms on the main level with additional work simultaneously in workout spaces. The closure is expected to accelerate the project and reduce disruptions during our busier months of the year.
Campus Recreation will operate its smaller Fitness & Movement Clinic (FMC) in the Coburn Health & Wellness Center with extended hours throughout Summer A. Please note that guest pass hours have been extended to all operational hours during the summer semester. On-campus outdoor sports spaces will continue to be available throughout the term. The Lakefront Park will operate with its normal summer schedule of hours.
SUMMER A TERM HOURS (MAY 11 – JUNE 19)
Fitness & Movement Clinic
- Mondays through Fridays | 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Saturdays and Sundays | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Main Campus Fields and Westside Courts
- Daily | Daylight Hours
FSU Lakefront Park & Retreat Center
- Saturdays and Sundays in May | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Daily starting June 1 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Current paying members (faculty/staff, alumni) will be accommodated at the FMC or able to pause or adjust their membership during this time. Leach Center locker holders can also temporarily move their lockers to the FMC. Please email Matthew Kulikowski at mkulikowski2@fsu.edu to inquire about this complementary transfer.
Additionally, current Campus Recreation membership holders (faculty, staff, alumni, and affiliates only) can utilize Morcom Aquatics Center for no additional cost. Please reach out to Kari DiDonato at kari.didonato@fsu.edu to get set up. Morcom Aquatics Center is open during the summer on Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., and again from 5-7 p.m; as well as Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Concurrently with the HVAC project, Campus Recreation will utilize the Summer A Leach shutdown to repair and resurface our hardwood basketball floors. This project will require the floor to be sanded down to bare wood, repainted and refinished. This project is estimated to take 45 to 60 days. Outdoor basketball will be available at the Westside Courts during this time.
We are hopeful that by accelerating these projects during Summer A while the facility is closed, we will be able to better limit interruptions and inconveniences to patrons later this year.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to modernize the Dr. Bobby E. Leach Student Recreation Center.
Summer A Operations Frequently Asked Questions
The Leach Center renovation project is entering a more extensive phase. The Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) project will focus on the locker room and restrooms on the main level with additional work simultaneously in workout spaces. The closure is expected to accelerate the project and reduce disruptions during our busier months of the year.
In addition to the HVAC project, Campus Recreation would also utilize the Summer A Leach shutdown to repair and resurface our hardwood basketball floors. This project will require the floor to be sanded down to bare wood, repainted and refinished. This project is estimated to take 45-50 days.
Summer A is by far the lowest utilized time for Leach Center. In the past few years, the facility has averaged approximately 30% of attendance that is normally seen on comparable fall or spring semester days. This is why this time of year was chosen for these projects.
From Spring Graduation until the start of Summer B session – May 2 to June 19, 2026.
We do not anticipate a delay in reopening the Leach Center on Saturday, June 20 with regular summer hours. However, some areas of the facility may remain closed due to ongoing work. Updates on the project and any inaccessible spaces will be posted on the Campus Rec web site.
The HVAC Modernization Project at the Leach Center will continue in various spaces within the facility for the next year. Work that requires a significant portion of the facility to be closed is currently scheduled for other upcoming intersession breaks (August, December). However, we anticipate portions of the facility to be inaccessible throughout the next year on a short term basis as the project shifts to more focused areas in the building. Similar to the work on the indoor track earlier this spring, some areas may be offline for numerous weeks. Updates will be provided as the schedule is determined.
All other Campus Recreation facilities – Fitness & Movement Clinic, The FSU Lakefront Park, and outdoor sports facilities will be open.
Morcom Aquatics Center is open during the summer for swimmers from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. during the week. Students can access for $2 and non-students can access for $4. Campus Recreation non-student members can access for no additional fees.
960 Learning Way, Corburn Health & Wellness Center second floor.
Mondays through Fridays 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Yes! There will not be staff for equipment checkout, however, so bring your own!
Yes! 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily beginning June 1. Just Saturdays and Sundays in May.
The Fitness & Movement Clinic (FMC) will be open for workouts. Should you want to pause your membership during the Leach Center closure, we are happy to do so! Just email Matthew Kulikowski at mkulikowski2@fsu.edu.
Yes! No questions asked. Just email Matthew Kulikowski at mkulikowski2@fsu.edu and he will make it happen.
Yes! If you would like to request a partial refund for a previously purchased membership, we are happy to accommodate. Email Matthew Kulikowski at mkulikowski2@fsu.edu to inquire.
Yes! Guest passes can be purchased online at rc.campusrec.fsu.edu or at the Fitness & Movement Clinic during Summer A. Guests are welcome during all operating hours.
If you would like to transfer your locker to the FMC during the closure, we can do so free of charge and return you back to your assigned locker in Leach once we reopen. Reach out to Matthew Kulikowski at mkulikowski2@fsu.edu to transfer. If you do not need access to your items in your Leach locker during the closure, you can leave your items there and they will be safe! No need to do anything and you can return to your locker when we reopen. If you find that you need access to your items during the closure, email Matthew Kulikowski at mkulikowski2@fsu.edu and we can set up an appointment to get you your items.
Morcom Aquatics Center (outdoor pool) at 2560 Pottsdamer St, Tallahassee, FL 32310 is open during the summer on Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and again from 5-7 p.m, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Non-student Campus Recreation members (faculty/staff, alumni, and affiliates with active Campus Recreation memberships) can utilize Morcom for no additional fees.
Students can utilize Morcom for $2 per day and non-members cost $4 per day.
Outdoor basketball is available at Westside Courts. Make sure to bring your own ball!
Unfortunately, there is no alternative indoor track at our available facilities, but you can enjoy walking and jogging outside on campus! The Fitness & Movement Clinic has treadmills available as well.
Group fitness will not be offered during the Summer A term at the FMC. A limited class schedule is planned for Summer B when the Leach Center reopens. Personal Training will be available at the FMC, but due to space limitations, sessions may be limited to non-peak hours.
Project Questions or Concerns
Have questions? Please contact Jen Schilling, Associate Director for Facility Operations, at 850-645-0475 or via our Contact Us page.
