HPER Renovation

The renovated HPER Building is open! The refreshed facility now 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.
Members can now enjoy:
- 22,000 sq. ft. of brand-new fitness space with state-of-the-art equipment
- Turf training zones and modernized amenities
- Improved locker rooms – with locker purchase options available
- Streamlined entry through turnstiles (scan your University ID or use the barcode in the UREC Arkansas app)
- Pool access through the second-floor locker room area (no more Meadow Street entrance!)
Renderings:
Project Partners
Architects: SmithGroup & Hufft
Construction: C.R. Crawford
Construction Services: UARK Facilities Management
Design: RSM Design
Completed HPER Building Renovation Video:
Video Production by C.R. Crawford
Behind the Scenes Footage:
Archived News Articles:
July 15, 2024: Phase One of HPER Building Renovations Unnderway
February 24, 2024: HPER Building to Undergo Extensive Renovations
August 18, 2025: The HPER to Reopen August 18!
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