Commencement Early Closure

Due to Commencement taking place on campus on Friday, May 16th:

South Rec is closing at: 12:00 p.m.

The pool is closing at 11:00 a.m.

North Rec is closing at 6:00 p.m.

Bear Down Rec will be CLOSED 

North Rec

Street view of the Campus Rec NorthREC facility at UArizona

The University of Arizona Recreation & Wellness Center at Honors Village (otherwise known as NorthREC) opened on August 26, 2019 as part of a new mixed use complex on the northern end of campus.  The complex also includes a 1000+ bed dormitory/apartment building, an integrated dining hall, Honors College offices & indoor/outdoor classrooms, and a satellite location for Campus Health Service’s Counseling & Psych Services (CAPS) clinic.

For more information on the Honors Village, visit the Housing website.

1051 E. Mabel Street (Mabel & Fremont)

NorthREC front desk phone is (520) 626-3161 

Hours

1051 E. Mabel Street, Tucson, AZ 85719

Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
 

Facility Space

The NorthREC is approximately 52,000 sq. ft., with 40,000 sq. ft. of new recreational space.  The building is 3 stories and includes both indoor and outdoor spaces.  

Parking facilities include a new parking garage and surface lot.

Amenities

NorthREC is comprised of 3 floors:

  • The first floor has ShakeSmart, a lounge, restrooms, fitness equipment, and a sports court (basketball/multipurpose lined court).
  • The second floor includes CAPS offices, a lounge, restrooms, locker area, cabanas, and fitness classes.
  • The third floor houses a personal training assessment studio, restrooms, offices, multi-purpose rooms, spin studio, fitness equipment, and fitness classes.

Note:  Many services are not currently available due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Member Access

NorthREC services students and members on the north side of campus.

  • Students:  Your membership is included as part of the Health & Recreation Fee; there is not a separate charge for students to access the new complex.  
  • Faculty and Staff:  Information regarding membership options for the NorthREC can be found on the Membership page.

The UArizona CatCard is used for entry in the facility.