The Provo Recreation Center is running a Countdown to Summer membership promo from May 13 through May 22, with the standout deal being a $25 monthly membership for BYU and UVU students. The city announced the promo on May 6.
This is genuinely one of the better student deals in Utah Valley right now, so a few details worth knowing before you walk in.
The Student Deal
$25 per month, month-to-month, no cancellation fees. Sign up during the promo window and the rate continues — you're not locked into a year. To qualify, you have to show a current class schedule or valid student ID proving you're enrolled at BYU or UVU. Sign-up happens in person at the rec center (1155 N. University Avenue).
For context, that's significantly less than the gym memberships near campus that target students. Most BYU students already have access to the Richards Building fitness facilities through their tuition, but if you've ever tried to get a lane swim slot during midterms or wanted a real Olympic pool, the Provo Rec Center is a substantial upgrade. UVU's student fitness situation is more limited, which makes this offer especially relevant for students at that campus.
The rec center itself is a fair bit more than a gym. It has:
- A leisure pool with slides and a lazy river
- A lap pool and a smaller therapy pool
- Indoor track
- Cardio and weight floors
- Climbing wall
- Group fitness classes included with membership
If you're going to use the pool features and group classes, $25/month is a deal. If you only want to lift, you can probably get something cheaper at one of the budget chains in Orem — but you won't get the leisure pool, and that's the part most students don't realize they actually want until summer hits.
The Resident Deal
For non-students who live in Provo, the same promo offers:
- 10% off a 3-month membership
- 10% off a 6-month membership
- 20% off a full-year membership
You'll need proof of Provo residency to qualify. A current utility bill or official document with your name and address works. Importantly, a driver's license alone won't be accepted — the city specifically noted that one.
How It Fits with Other Student Resources
We track student-specific deals across Provo and Orem in our Student Discounts guide, which covers everything from restaurant deals to housing to transit. Worth checking before you sign up for anything, because there are similar seasonal promos that show up at other Utah Valley facilities — particularly around BYU/UVU schedule transitions like end-of-semester and the start of fall.
If you're a new student trying to figure out where to live near these facilities, our Apartment Finder filters by proximity to campus and Provo amenities. The rec center is north of downtown, so neighborhoods like Pleasant View, Joaquin, and East Bay all put you within a 10-minute drive.
Deadline
Promo signups end Friday, May 22, 2026. Walk-in at the rec center during operating hours, bring the ID or proof-of-residency document you need, and you're set.