About UREC

What is UREC?

The Department of University Recreation + Wellness (UREC) is a major campus-wide service unit in the Division of Student Affairs.

UREC serves the university community by providing a diverse selection of recreational opportunities and facilities, which are designed to enhance the quality of life for each participant.

UREC Mission Statement

The mission of University Recreation + Wellness is to empower students for success through recreation and wellness.

UREC Values

Community: We build meaningful connections through a welcoming environment that values individual experience and shared humanity.

Well-being: We encourage students to develop habits that support health, personal growth, and a sustainable lifestyle.

Excellence: We challenge ourselves and others to pursue excellence through work and play.

Membership

A UREC membership grants access to the Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) building, the UREC Fitness Center located on the second floor of the Arkansas Union, the UREC Sports Complex located at 1486 Mitchell St, and the UREC Tennis Center located at 1357 W Indian Trail.

A UREC membership is included in student tuition. For details regarding faculty, staff, community or family/partner membership, please call 479-575-4646, visit the UREC Membership webpage, or email University Recreation + Wellness.

HPER Building

The HPER Building is the main facility for University Recreation + Wellness and offers over 22,000 square feet of brand-new fitness space, including state-of-the-art equipment, turf training zones, and modernized amenities designed to elevate every experience.

The HPER Building also features an Olympic sized swimming pool, bouldering and climbing walls, the Donna Axum Fitness Center, UREC Train and UREC Cycle studios, a functional training space, and four gymnasiums.

Auxiliary Locations

Program Areas

In order to meet the diverse recreational needs of the university community, the program is organized into various areas: