Accidents and injuries can and do occur during sport, recreation and exercise activities. Notice is hereby given that the University of Wyoming is not responsible for accidents, injuries and/or illnesses that may be incurred while on and/or during the use of university property; nor is the university responsible for any costs or expenses incurred as a result of any accident and/or injury that may occur on university property. Additionally, I understand the University of Wyoming is not responsible for any items lost/stolen in conjunction with the use of university facilities. I do understand and agree that my use of university facilities and/or services is at my own risk.
Contact Us
Campus Recreation
Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center
Dept. 3604
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-5586
Fax: (307) 766-6720
Email: rec@uwyo.edu
Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center
Dept. 3604
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-5586
Fax: (307) 766-6720
Email: rec@uwyo.edu
Fall 2016 Facility Schedule and Exceptions
Printable Facility Schedule and Exceptions (PDF)
Half Acre building hours
Mondays - Fridays: 6 am - 10 pm
Saturdays: 9 am - 5 pm
Sundays: Noon - 8 pm
Half Acre pool hours
Lap Swim
Mondays - Fridays: 6 - 8 am; 11 am - 1 pm; 4-7 pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 1 - 4 pm
Family Swim
Fridays: 4-7 pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 1 - 4 pm
Climbing wall hours
Top Rope & Lead Climbing Hours:
Mondays - Fridays: 11 am - 1 pm & 5 - 10 pm
Saturdays: 9 am - 1 pm
Sundays: 5 - 8 pm
The climbing wall is open for bouldering any time the facility is open with exceptions for classes and rentals. See the Outdoor Program climbing wall page for more information.
Corbett pool hours
Coached Lap Swim
Mondays - Thursdays 6 - 7 pm
Open Lap Swim
Mondays - Fridays: 7 - 9 pm
*Corbett Pool will be closed for UW Athletic Swim events on September 30th and October 14th & 28th.
Corbett Gym Hours
Open Rec Volleyball: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 6 - 8 pm
*Corbett will be closed during most UW Athletic events.
Open Recreation Badminton (Half Acre Historic Gym)
Fridays: 5 - 8 pm
Schedule Exceptions
Please check the website and signage throughout the facility for updates and other closures throughout the semester.
| Date | Exception | Half Acre Facility Hours | Half Acre Pool Hours | Corbett Pool Hours |
| August 27 | Regular hours resume | 9 am - 5 pm | 1 - 4 pm | CLOSED |
| August 28 | Regular hours in effect | noon - 8 pm | 1 - 4 pm | CLOSED |
| August 29 | Fall classes begin | 6 am - 10 pm | 6-8 am; 11 am - 1 pm; 4-7 pm | 7 - 9 pm |
| September 5 | Labor Day | noon - 8 pm | 1 - 4 pm | CLOSED |
| September 17 | UW Football vs. UC Davis | 9 am - 1:30 pm | 11 am - 1 pm | CLOSED |
| October 8 | UW Football vs. Air Force | 9 am - 1 pm | 11 am - 1 pm | CLOSED |
| October 29 | UW Football vs. Boise St. | 9 am - 4:30 pm | 1 - 4 pm | CLOSED |
| November 5 | UW Football vs. Utah St. | TBA | TBA | CLOSED |
| November 19 | UW Football vs. SDSU | 9 am - 1pm | 11 am - 1 pm | CLOSED |
| November 22 | Thanksgiving Break | 6 am - 8 pm | 6-8 am; 11 am - 1 pm; 4-7pm | 6 - 8 pm |
| November 23 | Thanksgiving Break | 6 am - 8 pm | 6-8 am; 11 am - 1 pm; 4-7 pm | CLOSED |
| November 24-26 | Thanksgiving Break | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| November 27 | Regular hours resume | noon - 8 pm | 1 - 4 pm | CLOSED |
| December 16 | Fall semester ends | 6 am - 10 pm | 6-8 am; 11 am - 1 pm; 4-7 pm | CLOSED |
- Schedule is subject to change. Please see signs posted throughout the facility for information on unexpected closures.
