Campus Recreation Facilities

Come see what we have to offer!

outside view of the campus recreation center
Campus Recreation

The Campus Recreation Center is built to support your wellness, fitness, and fun—all in one place. Whether you’re looking to break a sweat, try something new, or just take a break, we’ve got the space for it.

OPEN SWIM & POOL INFO

DISC GOLF COURSE

OUTDOOR FIELDS

Campus Recreation Center

The Campus Recreation Center has a lot to offer! There are 5 basketball or multi-use courts for pick up games or organized sports. Overlooking some of the courts, is an indoor track. Our 2 studios are great for group fitness classes. In addition to traditional gym space, we also offer a climbing wall and 2 racquetball courts.

Butler-Hancock Pool

UNC Lap swim pool
UNC Lap swim pool

Open Swim at Butler-Hancock Pool

Looking to swim, float, or just cool off? The Butler–Hancock Pool is open for drop-in swim during scheduled open swim hours—no reservations needed. The pool is shared with Athletics and the School of Sport and Exercise Science, but when it’s open to Campus Rec members, it’s all yours to enjoy. Whether you’re here to get some laps in or just relax in the water, we’ve got space for you.

SPRING SEMESTER HOURS

Morning Swim

  • Wednesday and Saturday:  10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Evening Swim

  • Monday – Thursday:  4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday:  4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Pool Guidelines – For a Safe & Fun Swim
We want everyone to have a great experience at the pool, and safety comes first. During open swim hours, Campus Rec staff and lifeguards enforce the rules to keep the space safe and enjoyable for all.
Here’s what to know before you dive in:
General Use
  • Recreational swimming is only allowed during open swim hours and when a lifeguard is on duty
  • Lifeguards may adjust rules as needed for safety
Before You Swim
  • Rinse off in the shower before entering
  • Proper swimsuits are required
  • Infants and toddlers must wear swim diapers with swim attire
Behavior & Safety
  • Children under 17 must be with an adult
  • No diving into the lap pool or using the diving blocks
  • No running, shoving, pushing, or horseplay
  • No hanging on lane lines or swimming underwater past the second set of flags without breathing
  • No spitting, foul language, or disruptive behavior
  • No food or glass bottles in the pool area
We’re here to help you stay safe and have a great time. If you have questions, just ask a staff member or lifeguard. Thanks for doing your part!
To help keep the diving well a safe and fun space, please follow these important rules. Our lifeguards are here to support your safety and ensure everyone has a positive experience.
Before You Dive In
  • You must be able to swim 24 yards and tread water for 2 minutes to use the diving well.
  • The diving well is closed when only one lifeguard is on duty.
Diving Board Rules
  • Only the 1-meter diving board may be used
  • One bounce per jump
  • Jump straight off the board—no flips, twists, or inverted dives
  • One person on the board at a time
  • No hanging, sitting, or lingering on the board
Thanks for helping us keep the diving well safe for everyone. If you’re unsure about anything, check in with a lifeguard—we’re here to help!

Disc Golf Course

Campus disk golf
Disc golf catcher

Disc Golf

Looking for a fun, low-pressure way to enjoy the outdoors? Try UNC’s Disc Golf Course! It’s a flying disc game where you aim for chain-link targets—just like golf, but with a disc.

The 14-hole course starts north of Butler–Hancock and ends near Candelaria. Your goal? Get through the course with the fewest throws possible.

The course is free and open to the public during daylight hours, so grab a disc, bring a friend, and enjoy the fresh air.

Disc Golf Course Map

Driver and Putter discs are available to rent at the Campus Recreation Center Front Desk during building hours.  Be sure to bring your ID!

 

Join the UNC Disc Golf Club or sign up for an Intramural Sport Tournament!

West Campus Outdoor Fields

athletic fields from aerial view
View over West Campus Fields

West Campus Outdoor Fields

West Campus Fields have natural turf, lights for night use, and built-in seating. They are used by Campus Recreation, Athletics and the Sports & Exercise Science Department.  When not scheduled by these departments, the fields of this complex are available for drop-in use, with the exception of the Gloria Rodriguez Softball Field.

West Campus Outdoor Fields consist of:

  • Fields #2 & 3:  lighted turf fields with football, soccer, and lacrosse lines.
  • Fields #4 & 5:  lighted grass fields that can be lined for multiple sport options.
  • Field #6:  lighted grass field with rugby uprights and a batter’s backstop for recreational use.

When these fields are not reserved for scheduled programs and events, they are available for drop-in use.

All reservations are made through the Conference & Event Services Office.

If you are seeking sports equipment, contact the Campus Recreation Center Front Desk: 970-351-2062.

West Campus Outdoor Courts consist of:

  • Six (6) tennis courts
  • Two (2) outdoor basketball courts

When these courts are not reserved for scheduled programs and events, they are available for drop-in use from dawn to dusk when the Campus Recreation Center is open.

All reservations are made through the Conference & Event Services Office.

If you are seeking sports equipment, contact the Campus Recreation Center Front Desk: 970-351-2062.

Gloria Rodriguez Field: honors Coach Gloria Rodriguez, who led UNC’s softball team from 1970 to 1977. She was a trailblazer who helped open the door for women to earn athletic scholarships at UNC. The field holds up to 500 players and fans and continues to celebrate her legacy in women’s sports.

This field is not available for drop-in use.

If you are seeking more information regarding this field, please contact Athletics: 970-351-2366.