Student Recreation Center (U of A), Tucson

Student Recreation Center (U of A), Tucson

The University of Arizona Student Recreation Center, also known as the "Rec Center," is a state-of-the-art fitness and wellness facility located on the University of Arizona campus. The center serves as a hub for physical fitness and wellness activities for students, faculty, and staff, offering a wide range of amenities and services for its members.

The University of Arizona Student Recreation Center, commonly known as the "Rec Center," has a rich history dating back to 1920 when the university first established a physical education program. At that time, the program was housed in an old army barracks that had been converted into a gymnasium.

Over the years, the program and its facilities continued to grow and evolve, with the construction of several new buildings and additions to the original gymnasium. In 1988, the current Student Recreation Center was built, replacing the aging facilities.

The Rec Center has become an integral part of campus life, offering a wide range of recreational activities and services for students, faculty, and staff. The facility includes an Olympic-sized swimming pool, multiple basketball and volleyball courts, weight and cardio rooms, indoor track, climbing wall, and more.

Today, the University of Arizona Student Recreation Center is one of the largest and most comprehensive recreation centers in the country, serving as a model for other universities and organizations.

Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Tucson. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from iTunes App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

Download The GPSmyCity App

Download 'GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities' app for IOS   Download 'GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities' app for Android

Student Recreation Center (U of A) on Map

Sight Name: Student Recreation Center (U of A)
Sight Location: Tucson, USA (See walking tours in Tucson)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:

Walking Tours in Tucson, Arizona

Create Your Own Walk in Tucson

Create Your Own Walk in Tucson

Creating your own self-guided walk in Tucson is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Tucson Downtown Walking Tour

Tucson Downtown Walking Tour

Tucson is a metropolitan area located in southern Arizona's Sonoran Desert. The city was founded as a military fort by Hugo O'Conor, a military governor of northern Mexico. O'Conor ordered the building of the Presidio San Agustin del Tucson, which was the first structure of what would become Tucson.

Though the Presidio was built in 1775, there is evidence of settlement as early...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Tucson Architecture Walking Tour

Tucson Architecture Walking Tour

Tucson boasts a variety of structures with a great design and the finest architecture. Walking down the streets you can admire different architectural styles in the buildings, such as Spanish Colonial style, Moorish style and others. Take this self guided walking tour to appreciate Tucson's refined architecture.

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
University of Arizona Walking Tour

University of Arizona Walking Tour

Founded in 1885, the University of Arizona was the first university in the state, providing learning to over 45,000 students in 19 separate colleges and schools. The university is one of 65 elected members of the prestigious Association of American Universities and the only representative from the state of Arizona to this group. Take this self-guided walking tour to visit the main sights on the...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles