Campus Recreation Facilities
Come see what we have to offer!
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.
Our Facilities
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
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.
Stay tuned for our Spring 2026 hours!
- Recreational swimming is only allowed during open swim hours and when a lifeguard is on duty
- Lifeguards may adjust rules as needed for safety
- Rinse off in the shower before entering
- Proper swimsuits are required
- Infants and toddlers must wear swim diapers with swim attire
- 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
- 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.
- 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
Disc Golf Course
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.
View the Map to find the first hole and get started!
Outdoor Fields
West Campus Practice Fields: These fields have natural turf, lights for night use, and built-in seating. They’re often used by UNC football, so check with UNC Conference Services for availability.
Butler–Hancock Tennis Complex: This tennis complex can hold up to 150 players and fans. Both UNC men’s and women’s tennis teams play here. You can reserve the courts through UNC Conference Services.
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.
