McComas Hall

895 Washington Street SW

Blacksburg, VA 24061

Open Recreation

Open Rec is available during normal hours, unless reserved.

Please Note: McComas Hall will be closed January 1, 2025, with adjusted hours from January 2 - January 20, 2025.

Normal Spring Hours will begin January 21st, 2025. 

• 2 weight training areas
• Cardio deck
• 3 basketball/volleyball courts
• 3 fitness studios (Two multipurpose studios, one spin studio)
• 25-yard pool
• Jogging track (9 laps = 1 mile)
• Locker and shower facilities

Dive into our state-of-the-art 8-lane, 25-yard pool, featuring depths from 4 to 6 feet. Whether you’re looking to take swim lessons or enjoy a lap swim, our facility is designed for your convenience. Visit our Aquatics page to learn more.

If you’re a student who has paid the recreation fee, you can easily access the McComas Hall gym. Simply present your Hokie Passport at the service desk.

Faculty and staff can take advantage of our fitness facilities by purchasing a membership.

The student health and fitness facility is named for James Douglas McComas, University President from 1988 to 1994.

The late president emphasized undergraduate education, kept an open door for students, recruited National Merit Scholars, and personally advised several undergraduates. 

McComas Hall also houses the Schiffert Health Center and Hokie Wellness.