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Memorial Day Closure

All Campus Recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume summer operating hours on Tuesday, May 26.

North Rec Closure Notice

North Rec will be closed for routine cleaning from Monday, May 25 through Friday, May 29.

We appreciate your patience as we complete this work to keep our facility clean and safe. North Rec will reopen with summer hours on Saturday, May 30.

South Rec Notice: Men's Locker Room & West Side Cabanas Unavailable

The South Rec's Men’s Locker Room and West Side Cabanas are currently unavailable due to emergency plumbing repairs.

Access to currently rented lockers remains available in a limited capacity; however, access may be temporarily restricted during active repair work.

Individuals interested in relocating their lockers during this time may contact crec-membership@arizona.edu to schedule the process.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as repairs are completed.

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 North Rec) 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)

North Rec front desk phone is (520) 626-3161 

Hours

1051 E. Mabel Street, Tucson, AZ 85719

Summer Hours 

Monday–Friday: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Regular Hours

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.