UREC develops its staff through professional growth, hands-on experience, education, and workmanship. University Recreation employs around 400 student employees in a variety of program areas.

The Department of University Recreation (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.

All UREC facilities (HPER building, UREC Fitness Center, UREC Tennis Center & UREC Sports Complex) will open and be operational according to University Delayed Opening specified time. All UREC programs and activities will follow their regular schedule once the University is open.

University Recreation. HPER 225 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701; P 479-575-4646; F 479-575-7008; [email protected]

UREC Members may use the University Recreation Member Portal to safely and securely purchase recreation activities online from a home, office or library computer. University of Arkansas students, faculty, and staff should log in using their username and password.

The UREC Tennis Center features 12 tennis courts (four courts with backboards to allow for individual play) and a service facility that includes an equipment checkout center and restrooms. It is recommended that participants bring their own equipment with them to play.

University Recreation employs around 400 student employees in a variety of program areas. Employment with UREC provides students an opportunity to gain valuable experience working within their area of interest, with the possibility for advancement within the department.

The UREC Fitness Center features almost 6,000 square feet of gym floor space and fully equipped with men's and women's locker and shower facilities. This facility is also conveniently located in the middle of the University of Arkansas campus in the Arkansas Union.

University of Arkansas students, faculty, and staff with a UREC membership are eligible to take Group Fitness classes at no cost. View the group fitness schedule for in-person and virtual classes. Register for group fitness classes at urecmembers.uark.edu

All UARK students and current UREC members automatically have a membership to the UREC Tennis Center. All UREC Tennis memberships must be purchased at UREC facilities during membership office hours of operation.