UNCG Recreation & Wellness

Facilities

The Department of Recreation & Wellness reports through the Division of Student Affairs and is primarily funded through the Student Activities Fee.

A valid UNC Greensboro ID card is required to enter recreation facilities, participate in recreation programs and check out equipment.

Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness

The Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness is a 216,000 sq. ft. recreation facility designed to serve UNC Greensboro students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The entire Recreation & Wellness staff is dedicated to offering a unique recreation experience to all members by use of state of the art equipment and a diverse set of group exercise classes, informal recreation activities, and programs. Special features of the Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness include:

  • 3-Court Multi-Purpose Gym
  • 2-Court Multi-Purpose gym
  • 2-Court Multi-Activity Court (MAC)
  • 23,000 sq. ft. weight/cardio space
  • Group Fitness Studios
  • ***Roof-deck Fitness Studio
  • 54 foot Climbing Wall
  • Bouldering Wall
  • Unisex Sauna
  • Natatorium (Lap and Leisure Pools)
  • Outdoor Pool Patio
  • 2 Racquetball Courts
  • Mat Room
  • 3-Lane Indoor Running Track
  • Gaming Area (Table Tennis, Billiards, Shuffleboard)
  • Large and Small Meeting Spaces
  • Locker rooms

Recreation Field

The Recreation Field is located next to the baseball stadium. This field is lighted for night play and serves the Intramural, Club Sports, and Informal Recreation programs.

Outdoor Courts and Irwin Belk Recreation Track

The outdoor basketball and volleyball courts are located just north of the Softball and Soccer Stadiums and west of Moore-Strong and Weil-Winfield Residence Halls. The Irwin Belk Recreation Track begins behind the Student Recreation Center and loops around the outdoor courts  and pavilion, which are located behind the soccer stadium. Come and experience the park-like setting that’s ideal for students, faculty and staff to relax, play ball, walk or jog and enjoy the pavilion for lunch or a snack. The track is open during daylight hours seven days a week.  The basketball and volleyball courts are lit until 10pm each night.

Tennis Courts

Twelve tennis courts with lights for night play are located next to the Coleman Building and are available to the University community for recreational play evenings and weekends when not being used for academic classes or by the varsity tennis teams.

Golf Greens

Six golf practice greens are located on the north side of campus by the Outdoor Courts and Irwin Belk Recreation Track. This is a great place to sharpen your putting skills before heading to your favorite local golf course.