General Information

Our Mission

The Department of Recreational Services provides an opportunity to participate in a wide range of recreational activities that reflect the interests, needs and abilities of the William Paterson University community.  Recreational Services strives to enhance the quality of life of all participants through diverse recreational and educational programs designed to promote health and wellness, social interaction, lifelong learning and the constructive use of leisure time. Recreational Services provides opportunities for employment, experiential learning activities, and leadership development.

Recreational Services Staff

Director 
Joshua Cole Rinck
rinckj@wpunj.edu

Associate Director
Erin Coyne
coynee1@wpunj.edu

Assistant Director
Chris McCollum
mccollumr@wpunj.edu

Assistant Director 
Robyn Signoretti
signorettir@wpunj.edu

Technical Assistant
Karen Topping
toppingk@wpunj.edu

Professional staff can be reached at the following numbers:
973-720-2777 or 973-720-2776

General Information

The Recreation Center is open 7 days a week for students, faculty, staff and alumni.  Activity areas include: a gymnasium with three full-sized courts that may be used for basketball and volleyball; two racquetball/handball courts;  a weight room  equipped with Body Master, Cybex and Paramount machines, Gravitron and free weights; a fitness room with Lifecycles, Concept II rowers, Stair Climbers, Elliptical Cross Trainers, Treadmills, and a Cardio Theater entertainment system;  a multipurpose room with dance mirrors, heavy bag, speed bag, exercise mats, BOSU and stability balls;  two fully equipped locker rooms with showers, saunas, whirlpools and lockers available for rent or daily use.  The Rec Center also contains a fully equipped control desk/sport shop which will enable you to check out, rent and/or purchase sports equipment and supplies.

Guests

Guests must be accompanied by a William Paterson student, faculty, staff, or alumni. One guest per person per day, unless playing racquetball, in which case three guests per person per day are permitted. Guests are required to present current and valid identification and will be charged a $5.00 fee to gain  access to the building.  

Facility Use Policies

William Paterson students with a valid ID can use the arena, weight/fitness, and racquetball facilities free of charge. Faculty, staff and alumni must obtain a Rec Center membership or pay a $5.00 daily fee.

Open Recreation Swim

The indoor pool is located in the Wightman Gym complex, which is available for your use through the Department of Recreational Services. You must have a current and valid WPUNJ student, faculty, staff, alumni or Rec Center member identification card to enter and use the pool. Guests are permitted to use the pool facility but they must  be accompanied by a William Paterson student, faculty, staff or alumni. Guests are required to present current and valid identification. Three guests per person per day are permitted.

Racquetball Guest Policy

Three guests per person per day are permitted and must  be accompanied by a William Paterson student, faculty, staff, or alumni.  Guests are required to present current and valid identification and will be charged a $5.00 fee to gain access to the building.

If you have any questions, please call the Rec Center at your earliest convenience,  973-720-2777.