Campus Recreation

Vachel Lindsay Drive will be closed Wednesday, September 6 at 12 noon and re-open Thursday September 7 at 12 noon. Please use Ernest Hemingway Drive and University Drive to access campus during this time. Residents of West Campus may access the parking lot using 11th Street and the first parking lot entrance on Vachel Lindsay.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but hope you enjoy the REC Palooza Street Party Wednesday evening.

Go Stars!

WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Campus Recreation Department will hold the eighth annual Prairie Stars 5K run/walk. The race is open to UIS students, faculty, staff and community members.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9

WHERE: The Recreation and Athletic Center at UIS, 2171 University Drive, Springfield

WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Department of Campus Recreation will host its annual Health and Safety Fair. This event is free and open to the public, UIS students, faculty, staff and alumni.

WHEN: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2023

WHERE: UIS Quad

DETAILS: The event will offer meal prep ideas, a rock-climbing wall, outdoor yard games, prizes and giveaways.

TRAC is closing at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 22. The facility will re-open at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3.

Sent on behalf of James Koeppe, Director of Campus Recreation

Vachel Lindsay Drive will be closed Wednesday, August 31 at 12 noon and re-open Thursday September 1 at 12 noon.

Please use Ernest Hemingway Drive and University Drive to access campus during this time.

Residents of West Campus may access the parking lot using 11^th Street and the first parking lot entrance on Vachel Lindsay.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but hope you enjoy the REC Palooza Street Party Wednesday evening.

University of Illinois Springfield students had the chance to pet miniature horses and therapy dogs as a way to reduce stress leading into finals week.

The event was one of several Relax with Campus Recreation events planned through the week.

This story aired on WAND TV on May 3, 2022. Watch the story online.

WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Campus Recreation Department will host the annual Health and Safety Fair. This year’s theme is “Don’t Gamble with your Health.” This event is free and open to the public, UIS students, faculty, staff and alumni.

WHEN: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2022

WHERE: The Recreation and Athletic Center, 2171 University Drive, Springfield