Campus Recreation

A Place For Everyone.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Student Affairs

Campus Recreation
ARC, Suite 1430
201 East Peabody Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 333-3806
campusrec@illinois.edu

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Open Rec

Some folks prefer to do their "own thing." Not necessarily by themselves, Open Rec is where we provide the space, maybe the equipment, and you set up your own activities. Here's an incomplete listing of the Open Rec that takes place in various parts of Campus Rec and where you can participate:

Open Rec Activities

  • Badminton Courts
    • ARC
  • Cardio Equipment
    including treadmills, steppers, recumbent bikes, rowers, cross trainers, ellipticals and more
    • ARC
    • CRCE
  • Free Weights and Selectorized Stations
    • ARC
    • CRCE
  • Ice Skating and Public Skates
    • UI Ice Arena
  • Indoor Basketball Courts
    Priority courts are now available at the ARC and CRCE .
    • ARC
    • CRCE
  • Indoor Track
    • ARC
    • CRCE Track
    • Armory Indoor Track (Limited availability for Campus Rec members courtesy of Division of Intercollegiate Athletics—for info call the Armory Hotline at 333-8333.)
  • Inline Hockey**
    Times are subject to change during intramural sessions.
    • CRCE MAC
    • Outdoor Pad
  • Indoor Soccer
    Times are subject to change during intramural sessions.
    • ARC Mini MAC
    • CRCE MAC
  • Lap Swimming
    • ARC
    • Freer Hall
  • Outdoor Basketball and Sand Volleyball Courts **
    • Outdoor Center
    • Illini Grove
  • Outdoor Field Activities **
    including softball, soccer, flag football, lacrosse, rugby, and ultimate disc
    • Complex
    • Outdoor Center (seasonal)
  • Racquetball, Squash, and Handball
    • ARC
    • CRCE
  • Outdoor Tennis **
    • Outdoor Center
    • Illini Grove
  • Table Tennis
    • ARC Multi-Purpose Room 3
  • Volleyball Courts
    Priority use.
    • ARC
    • CRCE
  • Water Activities
    including slide, spa, bubble bench, fountain, and water volleyball
    • ARC
    • CRCE Aquatic Center
  • Deep Water Jogging
    • ARC
    • Freer Hall

* Seasonal (visit the facility schedule)

** Outdoor lights are operational from March-October, 7:30-11:30 pm.

Things to know about using Campus Rec facilities.

CRCE MAC Gym Use

The MAC (Multi-Activity Court) area is designed for various open recreation options including, but not limited to:

  • Indoor Soccer
  • Inline Hockey
  • Basketball
  • Badminton
  • Volleyball
  • Group Fitness Classes
  • Frisbee

Priority Use

Designated sports have priority times as listed on the activity area calendar, the Campus Rec website, and at Member Services. All other times, the area is available on a first-come, first-served basis. During non-priority times, we encourage users to cooperate with each other to allow for maximum use of the space.

Important Rules

  • In order to check out equipment, a membership or visitor card must be presented to Member Services at check out and return. Racquets are $1/racquet to check out.
  • Failure to properly return equipment will result in a charge on your account.
  • Personal belongings must be stored outside the activity area.
  • No glass in or around the activity area.
  • Consult a Campus Rec staff member to have baskets raised or lowered.
  • Campus Rec is not responsible for balls kicked into the rafters.