Hours
Activities & Recreation Center (ARC)
201 E Peabody Drive, Champaign, Il 61820
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| August 3 - August 15 | M-F: 11am-7pm Weekends: 11am-3pm |
| August 16 - August 23** | M-F: 11am-9pm Weekends: 11am-3pm |
| August 24 - December 17 | M-Th: 6am-11pm F: 6am-10pm Weekends: 9am-10pm |
Impacts to the facility due to construction, maintenance, and scheduled events will be posted below.
- The West entrance to the Women's Locker Room, closest to the Indoor Pool, will be closed for duration of a scheduled construction. Patrons will need to enter/exit using the East entrance, closest to the Climbing Wall.
- **Saturday, August 22: The ARC will be closed, except for Campus Recreation's annual Welcome Week event, Illini Frenzy from 4-7pm.
Climbing Wall and Rental Center
Climbing equipment checkout and the entrance to the climbing wall are located on the concourse level of the ARC.
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| May 18 - August 21* | M-F: 2-6pm Weekends: 11am-2pm |
| August 22 - August 23 | Closed |
| August 24 - December 17 | M-F: 3-9pm Weekends: 4-7pm |
*Tuesday, August 18: Due to a scheduled inspection, the climbing wall will be closed.
Open Climbing Climbing Programs
Food Assistance & Well-Being Program
Located in the Instructional Kitchen (entrance on the concourse level of the ARC). A reservation is required for the first hour of operation.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| June 6 - August 8 | Saturdays: 2-5pm |
Gym 1, 2, & 3 Open Recreation
Refer to the following calendars for court availability at the ARC.
- ARC Gym 1 Court Availability*
- *May 11 - August 23: Due to scheduled renovations, Gym 1 will be closed.
- Open recreation basketball will be available in Gym 2
- Open recreation badminton and pickleball will be available in Gym 3
- Open recreation volleyball will be available in Gym 3 Tuesdays, Thursdays, and after 5pm on Wednesdays
- *May 11 - August 23: Due to scheduled renovations, Gym 1 will be closed.
Indoor Pool
Due to staff training, scheduled events, intramural activities, etc., parts of the pool may be closed for open swim with little to no notice.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| August 3 - August 23 | Closed |
| August 24 - October 4 | M-F: 6-7:45am | 11am-1:30pm Weekends: 11am-1:30pm |
Lap Swimming Aquatics Programs
Outdoor Pool
The outdoor pool will not open if there is inclement weather or if the Accuweather “Real Feel” temperature is below 60 degrees in Champaign. Opening decisions will be made by the Aquatics staff at the top of each hour following a delay and the indoor pool will serve as a backup swimming location.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| August 3 - August 21 | M-F: 11am-5:30pm Weekends: 11am-2pm |
Lap Swimming Aquatics Programs
Campus Recreation Center East (CRCE)
1102 W Gregory Drive, Urbana, Il 61801
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| May 18 - August 23 | Closed for the Summer |
| August 24 - December 17 | M-Th: 7am-11pm F: 7am-9pm Weekends: 11am-6pm |
Impacts to the facility due to construction, maintenance, and scheduled events will be posted below.
Food Lockers
Located on the main level of CRCE, underneath the main staircase. A reservation is required for pickups.
| Dates | Days |
|---|---|
| May 18 - August 23 | Closed for the Summer |
Pool and Water Slide
Priority will be given to leisure activities over lap swimming during open swim hours. While our staff will try and accommodate lap swimmers as often as we can (dependent on usage), we cannot always guarantee space for lap swimming.
| Dates | Pool and Hot Tub Hours | Water Slide Hours |
|---|---|---|
| May 18 - August 23 | Closed for the Summer | Closed for the Summer |
| August 24 - September 13 | M-F: 5-9pm Sa: Closed Su: 11am-2pm | Closed |
Ice Arena
406 E Armory Avenue, Champaign, Il 62820
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| August 1 - August 23 | Closed |
| August 24 - December 17 | View the Ice Arena calendar for public skating times and events. |
Ice Arena Facility Info Public Skating Ice Skating Programs Ice Hockey
Impacts to the facility due to construction, maintenance, and scheduled events will be posted below.
Campus Bike Center
51 E Gregory Drive, Champaign, Il 61820
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| May 18 - August 23 | M/W/F: 2-6pm |
| August 24 - November 21 | M-F: 2-6pm Weekends: Closed |
Impacts to the facility due to construction, maintenance, and scheduled events will be posted below.
Outdoor Gear Rentals
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| May 15 - August 23 | By appointment only |
Outdoor Center Playfields
Located at S 1st Street and Stadium Drive in Champaign
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| May 15 - August 23 | M-F: 9am-8pm Weekends: 11:30am-8pm |
| August 24 - October 25 | M-F: 8:30am-10pm Weekends: 9:30am-10pm |
Impacts to the facility due to construction, maintenance, and scheduled events will be posted below.
Illini Grove
Located at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Urbana
| Dates | Grove Hours | Tennis Courts Hours |
|---|---|---|
| July 5 - August 23 | M-F: 9am-7pm Weekends: 11:30am-7pm | M-F: 9am-8pm Weekends: 11:30am-8pm |
| August 24 - October 25 | Daily: 8:30am-8pm | M-F: 8:30am-10pm Weekends: 9:30am-10pm |
Impacts to the facility due to construction, maintenance, and scheduled events will be posted below.
Complex Fields
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| May 15 - August 23 | Closed for the Summer |
| August 24 - October 25 | M-F: 2:30-8pm Sa: 9:30am-4:30pm Su: Closed |
Impacts to the facility due to construction, maintenance, and scheduled events will be posted below.