SRWC is a 126,000 square feet, two-story, state-of-the-art recreation facility located on the east side of the CSULB campus. The facility is designed as a hub for recreational activities, programs, and opportunities for intramural sports, fitness, and wellness services.

The Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED)-certified SRWC consists of a four-court gym, indoor jogging track, 20,000 square feet of weight and cardio equipment, racquetball courts, activity rooms for group exercise, a custom-made rock climbing wall, a wellness centre, swimming pool with three lap lanes and spa. A 25-person hot tub and a full-sized beach volleyball court are some other attractions.

CSULB is the second largest campus of the California State University (CSU) system.