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University Recreation and Wellness Center

( map ) *All hours are subject to change.

Current Facility Hours

Monday - Friday
5:45am-8:00pm
Saturday
10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday
Noon-5:00pm

*Effective May 18 - June 14.
All facilities will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.

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)

About the U. Rec and Wellness Center

The U. Recreation and Wellness 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 U. Recreation and Wellness Center houses the following:

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Information

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

Specific Contact Information

Minneapolis Rec and Wellness Center
Front Desk - (612) 626-9222
Equipment Room - (612) 624-2580
Member Services - (612) 626-9240
Indoor Rentals - (612) 624-1833
Outdoor Field Rentals - (612) 624-1833
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 Reservations

Interested in hosting an event in one of our facilities? Please take a moment to complete a Facility Rental Interest Form.

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Recreation Center Virtual Tour