Activities & Recreation Center (ARC)

Specifications and Facts

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The original facility, called the Intramural Physical Education Building (IMPE or "im-pee"), opened in 1971. In 2006, IMPE underwent a renovation and expansion and reopened in 2008 as the Activities and Recreation Center. The ARC remains one of the largest on-campus recreation facilities in the country.

  • Construction Start: March 17, 2006
  • Opened: August 2008 
  • Project Size: 340,000 gross square feet (gsf) 
  • Dry Side: 276,000 gsf 
  • Wet Side: 64,000 gsf
  • Project Cost: $54 million 
  • Access: Current students, members, guests 
  • Wi-Fi: Wireless internet access throughout
  • Accessibility: Fully accessible
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Main Level

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Well-Being Lounge (9,314 sq ft)

  • Work tables and chairs for large or small groups
  • Counter-height tables with built-in power banks
  • Two semi-private study pods
  • Couches, armchairs, TVs, and bulletin boards
  • Two adjustable-height desks with rolling office chairs

Member Services Area

  • Equipment checkout
  • Laundry
  • 3 staff offices
  • 8 automatic turnstiles
  • Central desk and counter

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Gyms and Courts

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Gym 1 (35,780 sq ft)

  • 5 basketball or 7 volleyball courts
  • 1 MAC Gym
  • Day lockers

Gym 2 (14,859 sq ft)

  • 2 basketball (94’x50’) or 3 volleyball courts
  • 2 scoreboards
  • Day lockers

Gym 3 (15,012 sq ft)

  • 2 basketball (94’x50’) or 3 volleyball courts
  • 2 scoreboards
  • Day lockers

Racquetball/Squash Courts

  • 7 racquetball courts (6,400 sq ft)
  • 3 squash courts (1,920 sq ft)
  • Day lockers

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Pools

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Indoor Pool (22,907 sq ft; 50M x 25yds)

  • Water Temperature: 79-81 degrees
  • Diving well
  • Sauna
  • Wet Meeting Room
  • Safety Lifeguard Center
  • Lap swimming, club activities, varsity women’s swimming/diving

Outdoor Pool (36,058 sq ft; 50M; 4 lanes)

  • Water Temperature: 79-81 degrees
  • Diving well
  • Sun deck
  • Lounge area
  • Swim lanes
  • Safety Lifeguard Center

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Workout Areas

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Strength and Conditioning Gym (19,219 sq ft)

  • Free weights with rubber floor
  • Selectorized weight equipment
  • Control desk
  • Day lockers
  • Power racks
  • Indoor turf

Strength and Conditioning Areas (34,000 sq ft)

  • Free weights with carpet
  • Cardio/selectorized weight equipment
  • Control desk
  • Day lockers
  • Power racks

Walking/Jogging Track

  • 5 laps per mile
  • 3 lanes (each lane 3.3’ wide)
  • Mondo surface

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Specialty Fitness Spaces

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Performance Pods (2,400 sq ft)

  • HIIT Pod
  • Power Pod
  • Olympic Pod

Virtual Fitness Studio

  • Open recreation space
  • Stream workouts on demand using the equipment in the room
  • Sign up for a scheduled group fitness class - no group fitness pass required

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Adventure Recreation

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Climbing Wall

  • 35.5ft tall

Bouldering Cave (800 sq ft)

  • 12ft tall adjustable Kilter Board

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Wellness

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Instructional Kitchen (1,349 sq ft)

  • Two-convection ovens
  • Glass top stove
  • Classroom setup allows for viewing of the cooktop

Reflection Room

  • Sound/light machine
  • Coloring sheets
  • Prayer pillows
  • Yoga mats/blankets

Locker and Changing Rooms

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Locker Rooms

  • Men’s locker room (8,910 sq ft)
  • Women’s locker room (8,910 sq ft)
  • Varsity swimming locker room (1,175 sq ft)

Locker Info

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Family Changing Room (424 sq ft)

  • 2 changing/shower stalls
  • 8 day-use lockers

Offices/Meeting Rooms and Other

Multi-Purpose Rooms

  • Multi-Purpose Room 1 (2,740 sq ft)
  • Multi-Purpose Room 2 (2,651 sq ft)
  • Multi-Purpose Room 3 (696 sq ft)
  • Multi-Purpose Room 4 (1,869 sq ft)
  • Multi-Purpose Room 5 (1,867 sq ft)
  • Multi-Purpose Room 6 and 6A (6,180 sq ft)
  • Multi-Purpose Room 7 and 7A (3,960 sq ft)
  • Combat Room (2,391 sq ft)
  • Storage closets
  • Day cubbies

Administrative Offices (5,413 sq ft)

  • 21 Individual staff offices
  • Conference Room 1 (345 sq ft)
  • Conference Room 2 (692 sq ft)

Other

  • Student Organizations Room (1,391 sq ft)
  • Clements Auditorium – 150-person capacity (2,608 sq ft)
  • Group Cycling Room (1,049 sq ft)
  • Personal Training Room (960 sq ft)
  • UI Wellness Center (3,290 sq ft)
  • Meeting Room (236 sq ft)
  • Meeting Room (354 sq ft)
  • Meeting Room (682 sq ft)

Contact

Address
201 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL 61820
Phone
(217) 333-3806