UCSB Department of Recreation, Santa Barbara

About UCSB Department of Recreation

The UCSB Department of Recreation in Santa Barbara offers a comprehensive range of recreational activities and programs for students, faculty, staff, and community members. Visitors participate in adventure programs including top rope climbing competitions at the Adventure Climbing Center, aquatics and safety certifications, pottery classes, and group cycling and fitness classes through the Gaucho R.E.C. program. The department hosts intramural sports leagues where participants compete against each other, supports competitive and non-competitive sport clubs, and offers youth programs featuring camps and swim lessons. Special events include the Torchon Memorial Dodgeball Tournament held at Rob Gym and an annual climbing competition with beginner, intermediate, advanced, and open divisions. The Recreation Center provides pool facilities and serves as an authorized U.S. Government Passport Acceptance Facility, where visitors can complete passport applications and submit required documentation. The department operates multiple facilities and maintains live facility occupancy counts for visitor convenience.