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Campus Recreation

Campus Recreation is committed to providing a positive environment that promotes a sense of campus community as well as physical and mental well-being and balance.

Our beautiful facility includes an indoor track, aquatic center with a zero-entry pool, the largest ADA-accessible climbing wall on a college campus in the state, racquetball courts, three group exercise studios, and multiple fitness areas equipped with a full selection of equipment geared toward strength and cardio training. The new recreation center also includes an esports lounge, featuring 24 Alienware CPUs and a golf simulator.

Come see us and explore all Campus Recreation has to offer.

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Student & Member Resources

Winter Hours

Student Recreation Center
Mon-Fri: 7 am – 8 pm
Sat: 10 am – 4 pm
Sun: 11 am – 5 pm

Aquatic Center
Mon-Thurs: 10 am – 12 pm

Climbing Center
Tues & Thurs: 3 pm – 7 pm

Esports Lounge
Closed over winter break.

Contact Information

Campus Recreation

228 Park Drive
Richmond, Kentucky 40475

Front Desk: 859-622-6751
Main Office: 859-622-8145

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Campus Recreation Facilities

Eastern Kentucky University’s Campus Recreation Facilities strive to provide an exemplary fitness and recreational environment for each patron and the university community, through exceptional customer service, hands on assistance, equipment knowledge and clean activity spaces, setting an example within collegiate recreation.

The division of aquatics strives to build a campus environment for students and members of the community to enhance their lives through aquatic based activities. We aim to achieve this through the innovation of programs such as learn to swim (group lessons,) lifeguard certification trainings, facility rental opportunities, as well as open swim hours and swim for fitness programs. We continue to evolve and invent new programs to best utilize the space of our aquatic facilities across campus. This allows us to remain inclusive to all members of the communities in which we serve.

The Student Recreation Aquatic Center offers a variety of features for patrons of the facility, including 4 lap lanes, vortex, volleyball, basketball, zero entry, spa and an outdoor patio.

Campus Recreation schedules activities on the Beach Volleyball Complex. All Varsity Athletic practices and events have scheduling priority. Campus Recreation operates open recreation hours. An active membership to the Student Recreation Center is required. The Beach Volleyball Complex is a seasonal facility.

The EKU Challenge Course is a state-of-the-art facility where groups are given learning opportunities anchored in experiential education and the opportunity to move outside their comfort zone.

We offer a variety of programs and workshops to help you: learn effective communication, build confidence, form relationships, understand the power of team, try new things, be adventurous, improve problem solving skills, gain trust, and most importantly have fun!

Rock climbing is a great sport that has benefits for everyone. Come check out our indoor rock climbing wall in the Student Recreation Center. The wall is open for roped climbing and bouldering during the week in the fall, spring, and summer. For all climbing you must check in at the equipment desk and have a completed, current waiver on file.

The wall is also open to classes and student organizations for special events. These events should be scheduled in advance.

Contact Info for Pricing & Scheduling
Dakota McClendon
dakota.mcclendon@eku.edu
859-622-5251

The Esports Lounge, located on the second floor of the Student Recreation Center, offers a variety of activities for our members. The space includes a FullSwing Golf Simulator, more than 20 Alienware Aurora R8 gaming computers, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X and retro arcade gaming.

The Esports Lounge is also the home to our competitive Esports teams! These teams compete against other schools across the country in video games like Rocket League, League of Legends, Valorant, and many more.

First Floor
The First Floor Fitness area is equipped with a full selection of equipment geared toward strength training. Options include:

  • Free Weights
  • Power Racks and Benches
  • Precor Strength Machines
  • Queenax Functional Fitness System
  • The Rig – Open Training Rack for Full Body and Olympic Lifts
  • HIIT Deck – Platform with Wind Bikes, Row Machines, Ski Rowers, and Sprint Treadmills

Second Floor
The second floor has a wide variety of cardio equipment and pulley strength equipment to support all levels of fitness. Amenities include:

  • Upright and Recumbent Bikes
  • Stairmasters
  • Ellipticals
  • Treadmills
  • Nautilus One Series – Seated Exercise Equipment
  • Semi-Private Exercise Space (Grey Studio & MAC Court Overlook) – equipped with Matrix Connexus training system, dumb bells, yoga mats, medicine balls, kettle bells, and more

The track is open to patrons of the facility during hours unless otherwise noted. Equipment including free weights is not permitted on the track. However, specific equipment may be permitted at the discretion of the staff.

The 14-acre McDonough Intramural Field Complex includes field lighting, synthetic and natural surfaces, skinned infields for softball and baseball, the IM Fieldhouse, and an outdoor volleyball pit. Campus Recreation controls the use of the Intramural Field Complex at all times. Use of the Intramural Field Complex is subject to field and weather conditions. Each field has lights.

  • Field 1 – Softball Diamond (50′ or 45′ Bases, Movable Fencing can be 225′ or +300′, Includes backstop and team benches)
  • Field 2 – Baseball Diamond (60′ Mound, 90′ Bases, Movable Fencing can be 225′ or +300′ Includes backstop and team benches)
  • Field 3 – 120yd x 100yd Natural Playing Surface (also includes goal posts)
  • Field 4 – Modern Synthetic Turf Surface (Includes backstop and team benches)
  • Field 5 – Short-Pile AstroTurf Surface
    Sand Volleyball Pit

Campus Rec Programs

Adventure Programs strives to provide access and understanding of outdoor recreation, sports, and etiquette to all EKU students and the Richmond community. We aim to achieve this through the implementation of adventure trips, workshops, rental equipment, and a well-maintained climbing center. Adventure Programs emphasizes leadership development, communication, and teamwork skills through comprehensive programing and facilitation on our challenge course.

For current EKU students and faculty/staff members of the Fitness and Wellness Center, we offer an indoor climbing center, outdoor trips program, skill development workshops, and an outdoor gear rental program including semester bike rentals! We are sure you’ll find something to suit your personal level of ability.

The Club Sports Program is designed to provide opportunities for students with similar interests to participate in various sports or recreational activities. Each club is organized by students and is student governed with assistance from Campus Recreation. Clubs are designed primarily for undergraduate students, but graduate students and faculty/staff can participate with the approval of the club. Club Sports are committed to providing an inclusive community. Through competition and skill development, lifelong relationships are built while emphasizing healthy lifestyles.

We currently sponsor 18 registered student organizations, that are identified by Campus Recreation as Club Sports. Our clubs are all self-governed and operate with funding from team fundraising and Student Government Association (SGA) allocations. Most clubs hold tryouts during the fall and spring semesters. Current clubs include: Archery, Club Baseball, Clay Target, Bass, Disc Golf, Equestrian, Esports, Fencing, Ice Hockey, Club Men’s Volleyball, Rock Climbing, Rugby, Shotgun, Club Women’s Soccer, Club Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, and Club Women’s Volleyball.

The fitness program at the Student Recreation Center strives to provide a welcoming, inclusive environment where students, employees and other patrons have the opportunity to learn about and participate in a variety of exercise styles and programs.

Group Fitness

We offer a variety of group fitness classes free with facility membership. Classes are led by highly trained, certified instructors and are open to all fitness levels.

Personal Training

Campus Recreation offers one-on-one personal training sessions, tailored to individual’s training desires and needs. The initial assessment is free with no commitment to continue. Additional sessions are affordably priced with flexible scheduling options.

Eastern Kentucky University Intramural Sports Program offers a variety of fun and unique opportunities to its participants through sport leagues, tournaments, and special activities. Whether you’re a competitive and athletic sports enthusiast or looking for a daily source of exercise, Intramural Sports provides a variety of activities for all areas of interest and ability. Compete with friends, colleagues, or sign up as a free agent; there are no additional fees to participate. All participants must be an EKU student, faculty, staff, or alumnus with a FWC membership to participate.

The Student Wellness Program strives to build a campus environment that values and exemplifies overall well-being by providing dynamic applied learning opportunities and peer mentorship. The department works to empower students and promote skills that support healthy choices and personal growth, building a foundation for lifelong wellness.

EKU Upcoming Events

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Residence Halls Open for the Spring 2025 semester. Front desks begin normal operating hours.
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