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Rec Sports Free Week

Stay in shape and kick off your fall semester the right way with Rec Sports! From August 29-September 7, all non-member staff/faculty and non-fee paying students are welcome to use the University Recreation Center and St. Paul Gym FREE of charge. Simply present your UCard to the front desk attendant and enjoy the great facilities available to you at Rec Sports.

Note - this free week only allows access into our facilities. Any other amenities such as lockers and rentals do not apply. Enjoy the week!

About the 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:

Rental Opportunities

University Recreation Center facilities are available for rent during various times of the year. To get started, please complete the Facilities Rental Request form below. Note: for those that don't have Adobe Professional or are having problems sending the form, please contact Cody Mikl at 612-626-0831 or mikl0018@umn.edu.

FACILITY RENTAL REQUEST FORM (171KB PDF)

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

For tour information call (612) 626–8993

See Facility Hours
See University Recreation Center Map

Fitness Centers

1st Floor

Monday-Thursday
5:45am-11:00pm
Friday
5:45am-10:00pm
Saturday
8:00am-7:00pm
Sunday
11:00am-10:00pm

2nd Floor

Monday-Thursday
5:45-8:00am
11:00am-11:00pm
Friday
5:45am-10:00pm
Saturday
12:00pm-7:00pm
Sunday
3:00-9:00pm

Hours effective September 5 through December 18, 2009. All facilities will be closed November 26-27. There will be reduced hours on September 7 (Noon-5:00pm) and November 25 (5:45am-9:00pm).

North Gym: Basketball/Volleyball

Monday & Wednesday

5:45am-8:00am / 1:15-3:15pm

Tuedays & Thursday

5:45-8:00am/11:00am-12:00pm

Friday

5:45-11:45am/1:15-3:30pm

Saturday

8:00am-7:00pm

Sunday

11:00am-3:15pm

South Gym

Monday-Thursday

5:45am-11:00pm

Friday

5:45am-10:00pm

Saturday

8:00am-7:00pm

Sunday

11:00am-10:00pm

Handball/Racquetball Courts (#1-12)

Monday-Thursday

5:45am-11:00pm

Friday

5:45am-10:00pm

Saturday

8:00am-7:00pm

Sunday

11:00am-10:00pm

*Courts 1 and 2 are used for open recreation during all business hours (excluding special events and tournaments). For specific court availability, check court times posted outside court doors. To reserve a court, call 612-624-2580.

*Courts 5-12 will be unavailable for open rec Monday-Friday 9:00am-10:30am.

Squash Courts (13-17)

Monday-Thursday

5:45am-11:00pm

Friday

5:45am-10:00pm

Saturday

8:00am-7:00pm

Sunday

11:00am-10:00pm

*Courts are used for open recreation during all business hours, with the exception of Intramural events, Squash Club practice and Kinesiology classes. For specific court availability, check court times posted outside court doors. To reserve a court, call 612-624-2580.

Member Services / U Card

Monday-Thursday

5:45am-11:00pm

Friday

5:45am-10:00pm

Saturday

8:00am-7:00pm

Sunday

11:00am-10:00pm

Facility Rentals

Facility rentals are available at Rec Sports. To view the rental opportunities, view the Facilities Rental Request form (171KB PDF).

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