​We are hiring two essential
year-round support staff positions:
Administrative Assistant/Specialist
and
​Front Desk.

Watch the 2021 Cliff Swim from the Archipelago!    
​Click here for Tickets​! 

Thanks to our 1% Partner of the Month: 
Blue Vista Farms

STATEMENT ON MASK REQUIREMENTS   
While still working to protect youth in our community, our facility will adopt the new recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on masking.
For those who are fully vaccinated, face masks will no longer be required in our facility.
Individuals will not be asked to show their vaccination cards
and are expected to use the honor system in regards to wearing a mask.

New Facility Guidelines:
Members and staff who are not fully vaccinated should continue wearing masks to respect the health and safety of others in all areas, except while swimming or showering. 
Children ages 2-11 should continue wearing masks.

PROTOCOL POLICIES FOR MEMBERS

• Use sanitizer upon entering the building 
• Check in at the front desk
• ​Wash hands before and after workouts
• Practice social distancing
• Wipe down equipment before/after use 
• Those not vaccinated wear masks while in the facility but not required to wear masks during swimming
• Youth under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Must be age 14+ to be in fitness area.​
• Remain at home when ill and return to the Rec Center only when symptom-free

FACILITIES

• Additional hand sanitizers and disinfecting stations added
• Members change from street shoes / hang up coats & bags
• Drinking fountains will be closed
• Community room is available upon request
• Strength & cardio equipment are available  
• Please call to reserve your swim times to ensure social distancing. Family Swim is available on Monday & Wednesday evenings, and Saturdays.

 Our Programs & Facilities

​​Year-Round Opportunities for Active Living

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Bayfield ​Rec Center

Featuring one of the only indoor pools in the area, the Bayfield Rec Center is your year-round center for fitness and fun. 
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• Hours
• Facilities
• Prices & Membership

Programs & Classes

Our classes and programs empower you to improve your physical health, be active, and have fun. Classes for all abilities and ages!
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• Aspire Martial Arts
• North Coast Community Sailing
• Aquatics
• All programs and classes

Events

Races and events to support active living and promote the Bayfield area as a recreation destination. 
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• ​Point to La Pointe Swim Race
• Bayfield Winter Festival​

Calendar

Check here for updates and schedule changes or to view our latest newsletter.

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Featured Event

   2021 Point to La Pointe (Cliff) Open Water Swim 

August 7th, 2021
Swimming to Madeline Island has been a storied feat around the Bayfield area for decades. Starting as a community swim for 24 people in 2006, the Point to La Pointe has grown into a thriving race that sells out annually at 500 swimmers. 

 The 2021 Point to LaPointe Swim, hosted by the Recreation and Fitness Resources as a fundraiser for the Bayfield Rec Center, is changing due to COVID-19.  The Point to LaPointe - 2021 Cliff Swim will deliver a challenging Lake Superior course for swimmers and breathtaking views for spectators atop Bayfield's famous 75' cliffs.  The past year has been challenging and unpredictable.  We need something to look forward to, and this event will not disappoint.  Saturday, August 7, 2021, offers a chance of a lifetime for swimmers and spectators alike!

Swimmers have encountered all of Lake Superior's moods over the years, from calm, flat water to strong crosswinds with 2 foot waves. This event is registered with and approved by the US Coast Guard.  

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About Us

Community Access to Recreation and Fitness on Lake Superior’s South Shore

Recreation and Fitness Resources is a non-profit dedicated to providing and supporting affordable access to recreation, health, and fun in the Bayfield, Chequamegon Bay, Apostle Islands and Bayfield Peninsula area of Wisconsin on Lake Superior. We serve everyone from infants to seniors through fitness classes, outdoor events, sailing opportunities, and more. 

Learn more about us