Hours
Activities & Recreation Center (ARC)
Impacts to the facility due to construction, maintenance, and scheduled events will be posted below.
Climbing Wall and Rental Center
Climbing equipment checkout and the entrance to the climbing wall are located on the concourse level of the ARC.
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| September 20 - November 30 |
M-F: 3-9pm Adaptive Climbing Lead Climbing Only |
Open Climbing Climbing Programs
Food Assistance & Well-Being Program
Located in the Instructional Kitchen (entrance on the concourse level of the ARC).
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| August 22 - September 30 | Tuesdays: 1-2:30pm and 2:45-4pm Saturdays: 2-3:30pm and 3:45-5pm |
| October 3 - December 12 | Tuesdays: 1-1:45pm and 2-4pm Saturday: 2-2:45pm and 3-5pm |
Gym 1, 2, & 3 Open Recreation
Refer to the following calendars for court availability at the ARC.
Indoor Pool
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| September 11 - October 18 | M-Th: 11am-1:30pm | 5-9pm F: 11am-1:30pm | 5-8pm Weekends: 11am-1:30pm |
| October 19 - December 15 | M-F: 6-7:45am | 11am-2:30pm | 5-9pm Weekends: 11am-8pm |
Lap Swimming Aquatics Programs
Outdoor Pool
The outdoor pool will not open if there is inclement weather or if the Accuweather “Real Feel” temperature is below 60 degrees in Champaign. Opening decisions will be made by the Aquatics staff at the top of each hour following a delay and the indoor pool will serve as a backup swimming location.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| September 5 - October 1 | M-F: 6-7:45am | 11am-8pm Weekends: 11am-8pm |
| October 2 - 18 | M-F: 6-7:45am | 11am-7pm Weekends: 11am-7pm |
Lap Swimming Aquatics Programs
Performance Pods
The Performance Pods (HIIT, Power, and Olympic) are located on the lower level of the ARC. They are available for open recreation unless they are being utilized for fitness programming. The following times indicate when the pods are not available for open recreation.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| September 23 - December 15 | Power and HIIT Pods Wednesdays: 8-10pm Saturdays: 1-3pm |
Pool and Hot Tub
Priority will be given to leisure activities over lap swimming during open swim hours. While our staff will try and accommodate lap swimmers as often as we can (dependent on usage), we cannot always guarantee space for lap swimming.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
|
August 21 - September 24* |
M-F: 12-2pm | 5-8pm Weekends: Closed |
| September 25 - November 19 | M-Th: 12-2pm | 8-9:30pm F: 12-2pm | 5-8pm Weekends: Closed |
| November 20 - November 26 | Closed for Fall Break |
*CRCE Aquatic Center will be closed 5-8pm on Monday, September 18 and Friday, September 22 due to staff training.
Ice Arena
406 E Armory Avenue, Champaign, Il 62820
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester | View the Ice Arena Calendar for public skating times, events, hockey games, and more! |
Ice Arena Facility Info Public Skating Ice Skating Programs Ice Hockey
Impacts to the facility due to construction, maintenance, and scheduled events will be posted below.
Outdoor Gear Rentals
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| August 21 - December 15 |
M, W, F: 3-6pm |
Outdoor Center Playfields
Impacts to the facility due to construction, maintenance, and scheduled events will be posted below.
Illini Grove
Impacts to the facility due to construction, maintenance, and scheduled events will be posted below.
Tennis Courts
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| August 21– October 27 | M-F: 8am-10pm Weekends: 9:30am-10pm |
| October 28 - December 15 | Closed for the season |