*Beginning Fall 2026, graduate students wishing to participate in Campus Recreation programs and services must opt-in to the Health & Wellbeing charge. Updated information on Health and Wellbeing access and eligibility, including Campus Recreation, the Student Health Center, and the Counseling Center, is now available. Students may opt-in for the Fall 2026 semester beginning July 6, 2026.

The Department of Campus Recreation is located in the RecPlex, at 2 Evanston Avenue. The RecPlex, which opened in January 2006, houses a state of the art recreation facility. 

Campus Recreation Facility Highlights

• Main Gym with four full-sized wood basketball courts and three racquetball courts, one of which can be converted for squash;
• MAC Gym with two rubberized courts surrounded by a professional grade dasher board system adequately sized to play a variety of sports including tennis, indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball and floor hockey;
• Aquatic Center with a 25 yard eight lane lap pool, four-foot deep vortex leisure pool, diving well and an eight-person spa;
• 35 ft. Rock Wall with included bouldering cave;
• Fitness Studios A, B and C which are used for a variety of instructional and group fitness classes;
• 10,000 sq. ft. Fitness Floor home to a wide variety of cardio machines and strength training stations;
• Four lane 1/8 of a mile rubberized jogging track;
• Stuart Field - a 5+ acre outdoor turf facility providing year-round access and a consistent surface for sports programming.

Campus Recreation Programs

Aquatics
Just for fun or with competition in mind, our Swim Instructors and Swim Lesson program will help anyone reach their goals! Age and ability make no difference; it is never too late to learn how to swim or refine one's skills.

Fitness Programs
Campus Recreation offers several programs to help students achieve healthy habits that will build a lifestyle of strength and wellness. Hit the gym with friends and participate in our Group Fitness Classes. Personal Trainers can also create workouts to meet individual needs. 

Intramural Sports
Whether you are an experienced athlete, or you simply want to have fun, we have the sport for you! From volleyball and flag football to battleship and Wiffle ball, you can find numerous ways to get active with intramural sports. Intramural sports range from competitive to recreational; leagues can be men, women, coed or open.

Outdoor Education
Break away from campus life with other students on an outdoor adventure! Outdoor Education provides students, faculty, and staff with the means to get active and learn about the natural world around them. From skill building workshops to overnight paddle excursions, there is something for all skill and interest levels! The Outdoor Engagement Center at 438 Stonemill Rd. is a one-stop-shop for outdoor equipment rentals and other resources. Our RecBike fleet provides an awesome, free option for exploring the local bike trails, parks, and recreation areas.

Sport Clubs
Another popular feature of Campus Recreation is the Sport Club Program. Currently, there are nearly 30 recognized Sport Clubs on campus. The Sport Club Program offers students the opportunity to participate in a highly organized activity, while at the same time learning and developing new skills.

Questions concerning open recreation hours and scheduled events may be secured from the Campus Recreation Main Office. For more information please visit our website or call 937-229-2731.