Hours
Activities & Recreation Center (ARC)
201 E Peabody Drive, Champaign, Il 61820
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| August 24 - December 17* | M-Th: 6am-11pm F: 6am-10pm Weekends: 9am-10pm |
Impacts to the facility due to construction, maintenance, and scheduled events will be posted below.
- *Monday, September 7: In observance of Labor Day, the ARC will be open 9am-10pm.
- Due to widespread misuse, QR code access will no longer be accepted for entry at the ARC beginning September 8. A valid i-card will be required for facility access.
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 |
|---|---|
| August 24 - December 17* | M-F: 3-9pm Weekends: 4-7pm |
*Friday, September 25: Due to a scheduled inspection, the Climbing Wall will be closed.
Open Climbing Climbing Programs
Food Assistance & Well-Being Program
Located in the Instructional Kitchen (entrance on the concourse level of the ARC). A reservation is required for the first hour of operation.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| August 24 - December 17 | Tuesdays: 12-4pm Saturdays: 1-5pm |
Gym 1, 2, & 3 Open Recreation
Refer to the following calendars for court availability at the ARC.
Indoor Pool
Due to staff training, scheduled events, intramural activities, etc., parts of the pool may be closed for open swim with little to no notice.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| August 24 - October 4* | M-F: 6-7:45am | 11am-1:30pm Weekends: 11am-1:30pm |
*Sunday, September 6: Due to staff training, the diving well will be unavailable during open swim until 1pm.
*Monday, September 7: In observance of Labor Day, the Indoor Pool will be open 11am-1:30pm. There will be no open swim in the morning.
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 |
|---|---|
| August 24 - October 4 | M-F: 11am-8pm Weekends: 11am7pm |
| October 5 - December 17 | Closed for the season |
Lap Swimming Aquatics Programs
Campus Recreation Center East (CRCE)
1102 W Gregory Drive, Urbana, Il 61801
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| August 24 - December 17* | M-Th: 7am-11pm F: 7am-9pm Weekends: 11am-6pm |
Impacts to the facility due to construction, maintenance, and scheduled events will be posted below.
- Due to widespread misuse, QR code access will no longer be accepted for entry at CRCE beginning August 19. A valid i-card will be required for facility access.
- *Monday, September 7: In observance of Labor Day, CRCE will be closed.
Food Lockers
Located on the main level of CRCE, underneath the main staircase. A reservation is required for pickups.
| Dates | Days |
|---|---|
| May 18 - August 23 | Closed for the Summer |
Pool and Water Slide
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 | Pool and Hot Tub Hours | Water Slide Hours |
|---|---|---|
| August 24 - September 7* | M-F: 5-8pm Sa: Closed Su: 11am-2pm | M-F: 5-8pm Su: 11am-2pm |
| September 8 - December 17 | M-Th: 12-2pm | 8-9:30pm F: 12-2pm | 5-8pm Sa: Closed Su: 11am-1pm | M-Th: 8-9:30pm F: 5-8pm Sa: Closed Su: 11am-1pm |
*Monday, September 7: In observance of Labor Day, the CRCE Aquatic Center will be closed.
Ice Arena
406 E Armory Avenue, Champaign, Il 62820
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| August 24 - December 17 | View the Ice Arena calendar for public skating times and events. |
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.
- The Ice Arena is now a cashless facility.
Campus Bike Center
51 E Gregory Drive, Champaign, Il 61820
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| August 24 - November 21* | M-F: 2-6pm Weekends: Closed |
Impacts to the facility due to construction, maintenance, and scheduled events will be posted below.
- *Monday, September 7: In observance of Labor Day, the Campus Bike Center will be closed.
Outdoor Gear Rentals
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| May 15 - August 23 | By appointment only |
Outdoor Center Playfields
Located at S 1st Street and Stadium Drive in Champaign
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| August 24 - October 25* | M-F: 8:30am-10pm Weekends: 9:30am-10pm |
Impacts to the facility due to construction, maintenance, and scheduled events will be posted below.
- *Monday, September 7: In observance of Labor Day, the ODC will be closed.
Illini Grove
Located at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Urbana
| Dates | Grove Hours | Tennis Courts Hours |
|---|---|---|
| August 24 - October 25* | Daily: 8:30am-8pm | M-F: 8:30am-10pm Weekends: 9:30am-10pm |
Impacts to the facility due to construction, maintenance, and scheduled events will be posted below.
- *Monday, September 7: In observance of Labor Day, the Illini Grove will be closed and the Illini Grove tennis courts will be open from 9:30am-9pm.
Complex Fields
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| August 24 - October 25 | M-F: 2:30-8pm Sa: 9:30am-4:30pm Su: Closed |
Impacts to the facility due to construction, maintenance, and scheduled events will be posted below.