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Fourth of July Closure

All Campus Recreation facilities will be closed on Saturday, July 4th in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

Weekend summer hours will resume on Sunday, July 5th.

Bear Down Recreation Area Closure Notice

The recreation area in Bear Down will be closed on Wednesday, July 1 and Thursday, July 2 for routine cleaning.

Please note: The Bear Down building will remain open and all other areas of the facility will continue to operate as normal.

We appreciate your patience as we complete this work to help maintain a clean and welcoming space for our members.

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.