Locations & Hours
Right where you need us.
When we asked our members to describe us in one word, the most popular answer was convenience. Consider the benefits of working out on campus: we’ll be ready for you before class or work, during your lunch break, in between meetings, and on your way home.
Click on a facility name or image below to view hours of operation, amenities, photos, and more.
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Buildings
Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center
Named for lead donors Jim (’77) and Sue Bakke. It features spaces to support wellbeing, a recreational pool, 8 courts, ice rink, a climbing & bouldering wall, sports simulators, studios, an indoor jogging track, a rooftop fitness area, and over 29,000 square feet of fitness space.
Nicholas Recreation Center
Named in honor of the late Ab Nicholas, his wife Nancy, and their family, the Nick is home to 30,000 square feet of fitness space, 8 courts, 5 studios, an Olympic size pool, and more.
Nielsen Tennis Stadium
Located on the Lakeshore side of campus across from the UW Hospital, Nielsen Tennis Stadium is here to serve all of your tennis and squash needs.
Outdoor Spaces
Bruce Family Recreation Fields
Multi-sport turf fields located west of the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center. Fields are open daily March – November, weather dependent.
East Recreation Fields
Multi-sport turf fields located east of the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center (in front of Dejope Residence Hall). Fields are open daily March – November, weather dependent.
Observatory Recreation Area
Sand volleyball, tennis, and basketball courts on Observatory Drive, near Cole Residence Hall and across the street from Steenbock Memorial Library. Open April – November, weather dependent.
University Bay Fields
Located on the far west side of campus, north of the UW Hospital and northwest of the Nielsen Tennis Stadium. Open April – November, weather dependent.
Fitness Trail
Take your workout outside with 9 functional training stations along Lakeshore Path.
Challenge Course
The ropes course in home to the Adventure Learning Programs (ALPs). This space features a high & low ropes course and is located in Stoughton, WI (about 25 minutes from campus). The ropes course is open from April 1 – November 1, weather dependent.