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University Recreation Center

( map ) *All hours are subject to change.

Current Facility Hours

Monday-Thursday
5:45am-11:00pm

Friday
5:45am-10:00pm

Saturday
8:00am-7:00pm

Sunday
11:00am-10:00pm

*Effective September 6 through December 23. All facilities will be closed on November 24-25, 2011. All facilities will be operating under reduced hours on November 23 and 26.

Individual Facility Calendars

Fitness Center (Lower)

Fitness Center (Upper)

North Gymnasium

South Gymnasium

South Court Corridor

Racquetball/Handball (Courts 1-12)

Squash (Courts 13-17)

Frequently Asked Questions

About the University Recreation Center

The University Recreation Center opened its doors in 1993, and is commonly referred to by students as the Rec Center.  Located on the University of Minnesota’s East Bank Campus, the facility serves between 3,000 and 5,000 patrons on an average weekday during the academic year.

 

The University Recreation Center houses the following:

  • 2 fitness centers with state-of-the-art cardio and weight equipment
  • 12 handball and racquetball courts
  • 5 international size squash courts
  • 2 gymnasiums
  • Kitchenette (available for rent)
  • Steam rooms/saunas (number, details)
  • Men/women/family locker rooms (dimensions, number)
  • Pro Shop and Equipment Room
  • UCard Office
  • Courtside Café
  • Lounges
 

Recreation Center Virtual Tour

Contact Information

1900 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: (612) 625-6800
Fax: (612) 626-7708

Specific Contact Information

Minneapolis Recreation Center
Front Desk - (612) 626-9222
Equipment Room - (612) 624-2580
Member Services - (612) 626-9240
Indoor Rentals - (612) 626-7591
Outdoor Field Rentals - (612) 626-0831
Court Reservations - (612) 624-2580

Saint Paul Gymnasium
Front Desk - (612) 625-8283
Court Reservations - (612) 625-8283
Indoor/Outdoor Rentals - (612) 625-2233

Facility Rentals

The areas of the University Recreation Center are available for rent during various times of the year. To get started, please complete the Facilities Rental Request form below. For problems or any additional questions regarding the form, please contact Cody Mikl at 612- 626-0831 or mikl0018@umn.edu.

FACILITY RENTAL REQUEST FORM

For more rental information email Cody Mikl or call (612) 626-0831.

For tour information call (612) 626-8993.