Lyon Recreation Center
About
Lyon Recreation Center serves as a comprehensive fitness facility for the USC community and local residents, offering gym equipment and rock climbing opportunities. The center provides a solid weight room with all necessary equipment, swimming pools, racquetball courts, locker facilities, and water stations noted for their high-quality water. As a free gym for USC students, it represents an accessible resource for staying fit beyond the village fitness center, though reservations for certain facilities like racquetball courts may be required in advance.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the gym's comprehensive equipment and clean facilities, noting it has everything needed for a solid workout experience. Several reviewers mention the reservation system during COVID was effective at preventing overcrowding, though it has since been discontinued. Common concerns include persistent crowding throughout the day that makes finding equipment challenging and occasional inconsistencies with equipment access, particularly regarding basketball availability. The free access for USC students is frequently mentioned as a significant benefit, though some note the facility can feel too busy during peak hours.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Josh Swanson
4 years ago
This has been my main gym for the last 6 months, all during COVID. They have a reservation system that prevents it from getting overcrowded at any one time, which I actually hope lasts past the pandemic. Solid weight room with everything you need. No complaints worth mentioning. 4.5 stars rounds up to 5. Edit: The reservation system is now gone, along with mask requirements. It's been a little busier during peak times, but nothing terrible.
Daniel Jeong
a year ago
Solid gym. Has everything you need in regards to equipment
Chethan Surendran
4 years ago
A great resource for USC community to stay fit part from the village fitness center. You have to reserve the time slot in advance. Basketball court is now closed. However Racquetball courts are open for reservation. The facility gets busy in the mornings. It also has swimming pools. Its clean and has locker facilities as well.
劉品辰
a year ago
Free gym for USC students, has a lot of decent facilities and water stations with great water quality. But it’s just too crowded all day long, kind of annoying to walk around for minutes just to find an empty spot you want.
Samay Shah
4 months ago
They gatekeep their basketballs. I’ve seen basketballs behind the counter and staffs says no I’m not giving it to you. Also seen empty gyms and staff will tell you there are no basketballs. Idk how it is with other equipment
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM