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.
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Main Level
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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)
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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)