COMMENCEMENT HOURS
The Recreation Center will close at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 9. Both pools will close at 4 p.m. We will resume Summer Recess Hours on Sunday, May 10.

UPCOMING SUMMER BUILDING HOURS
Starting Saturday, May 2, the Recreation Center will operate under Recess Hours through the summer.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Please use this link for updates on our upcoming building projects.

SUMMER 2026 HOURS | POOL UPDATES AND LONG COURSE WEEKENDS

Rice University Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center

HOWL Propane Firepit

HOWL R1 Propane Campfire

Three Night Rental: $40

Each Additional Night: $10

EQUIPMENT NOTES
ROPE is excited to offer HOWL propane firepits. These meticulously engineered firepits are gamechangers for outdoor adventurers. The only propane fire pit with 32-inch flames, a tiny frame, and party-all-night efficiency. This is the world's most portable campfire. Burn time: 8 hrs. full blast with 20lb tank Number of burners: 1 A-Flame Burner Weight: 10 lbs Operating Temp: 800ºF Flame Height: 32 inches nil wind Dimensions, legs in: 13.275 x 8.43 x 6.05 in. Fuel Efficiency: Uses max. 54,000 BTUs per hour

EQUIPMENT NOTES

ROPE is excited to offer HOWL propane firepits. These meticulously engineered firepits are gamechangers for outdoor adventurers.

The only propane fire pit with 32-inch flames, a tiny frame, and party-all-night efficiency. This is the world's most portable campfire.

Burn time: 8 hrs. full blast with 20lb tank
Number of burners: 1 A-Flame Burner
Weight: 10 lbs
Operating Temp: 800ºF
Flame Height: 32 inches nil wind
Dimensions, legs in: 13.275 x 8.43 x 6.05 in.
Fuel Efficiency: Uses max. 54,000 BTUs per hour