Where fun, wellness, and physical activity collide.
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Join UB Recreation and discover countless opportunities at the University at Buffalo. Our vibrant community looks forward to welcoming you to our modern facilities and engaging programs.
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Recreation Member Services, 175 Alumni Arena
Membership
With a UB Recreation membership, you'll gain access to a wide range of programs and services designed to cater to your every recreational need. From Open REC: Sports, such as Open REC: Swim, our Fitness Center, and Open REC: Basketball, to exhilarating Open REC: Programs like the Take the Plunge Challenge and Unplug & Play, there's something for everyone.
We would love to show you how We Have Fun and a UB Recreation membership is your ticket to adventure! Take a bold step towards wellness, community, and endless opportunities with UB Recreation today.
Membership Rates
| Membership Rates | Month Permit | Semester Permit | Annual Permit |
| UB Undergraduate Student* | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| UB Graduate/Professional Student* | N/A | $27 | N/A |
| UB Faculty and Staff* | $25 | $85 | $195 |
| Community | $35 | $105 | $230 |
*Undergraduate/Graduate/Professional Students must currently be enrolled in courses at UB. Faculty and Staff must currently be employed at UB.
More Info:
UB Recreation is offering complementary hours to UB Faculty and Staff. Monday - Friday from 7AM-8AM* & 12PM-1PM, UB Faculty and Staff can enjoy access to:
Alumni Arena
- Indoor Jogging Track
- Swimming Pool
- Racquetball Court (reservation required)
- Locker Room
- Sauna & Steam Room
*Morning Open REC: Swim times vary, so UB Faculty and Staff will be able to access morning Open REC: Swim at Alumni Arena on weekdays.
Clark Hall
- Main Gym
- Swimming Pool
- Racquetball/Squash Courts (reservation required)
- Locker Room
To use Recreation services and facilities outside of the hours listed above, UB Faculty and Staff are required to purchase a membership.
Members of Independent Health who possess the Independent Health's Health Extras prepaid debit card may use it to purchase* memberships and locker rentals online or at Member Services at Alumni Arena or Clark Hall.
*Payment used must be the Independent Health's Health Extras prepaid debit card or it will be declined.
Members of Highmark BCBS who possess the Highmark BCBS Wellness Debit card may use it to purchase memberships and locker rentals, however you must purchase these items with your own form of payment and then request reimbursement directly through Highmark BCBS.
Parking Information
Great news! Once you've purchased your Recreation Membership, you'll have the opportunity to secure a parking permit by contacting the UB Parking & Transportation office. They will assist you in obtaining your parking permit, ensuring a seamless experience.
Permit Costs
- $10 - 3 Months
- $20 - 1 Calendar Year
Where Can You Park?
Your Recreation Parking Permit will give you access to park in the following campus lots:
| North Campus | South Campus |
| Arena Lot | Clark Lot |
| Diefendorf Lot |
Locker Rentals
Your dedication to fitness is awesome! Ever considered a locker? Enjoy your exclusive workout space – keep belongings secure, change privately, and streamline your workouts.
To rent a locker, a valid recreation membership or current UB Undergraduate Student status is required. Any locks left on our daily locker section overnight will be taken off, and contents will be discarded. These lockers are meant for daily use exclusively.
Kindly be aware that we cannot assume liability for lost or stolen items.
Cost
| Semester* (1 Academic Semester) | Annual (1 Calendar Year) |
| $20 | $40 |
Alumni Arena
Rent a Locker at Alumni Arena
Clark Hall
To rent a locker at Clark Hall, contact:
Dior Jackson
Assistant Director for Informal Recreation and Clark Hall Building Manager
Recreation
Hours of Operation
FALL 2024 HOURS - Monday, 8/26/24 - Monday, 12/9/24
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
| Building Hours | 6am - 10:45pm | 6am - 10:45pm | 6am - 10:45pm | 6am - 10:45pm | 6am - 9:45pm | 11am - 4:45pm | 11am - 4:45pm |
| Member Services | 6am - 10:45pm | 6am - 10:45pm | 6am - 10:45pm | 6am - 10:45pm | 6am - 9:45pm | 11am - 4:45pm | 11am - 4:45pm |
| Bulls Team Shop* | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | 4pm - 8pm | 11am - 4:30pm | CLOSED |
*The Bulls Team Shop is open for UB Athletics home games that take place inside Alumni Arena, as well as Commencement Ceremonies. Check the UB Events Calendar for extended hours of operation.
Alumni Arena Monthly Closures
FALL 2024 HOURS - Monday, 8/26/24 - Monday, 12/9/24
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
| Building Hours | 8am - 9:45pm | 8am - 9:45pm | 8am - 9:45pm | 8am - 9:45pm | 8am - 9:45pm | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Member Services | 8am - 9:45pm | 8am - 9:45pm | 8am - 9:45pm | 8am - 9:45pm | 8am - 9:45pm | CLOSED | CLOSED |
CLOSURES
| Labor Day | 9/2/2024 |
| Thanksgiving Break | 11/28/24 - 11/29/24 |
| Winter Break | 12/23/24 - 1/1/25 |
| MLK, Jr. Day | 1/20/25 |
| Graduation Weekend* | 5/15/25 - 5/18/25 |
| Memorial Day | 5/26/25 |
| Juneteenth | 6/19/25 |
| Independence Day | 7/4/25 |
*Only Alumni Arena is closed for graduation weekend; Clark Hall is open.
BREAK HOURS
| Summer Break | 5/8/24 - 8/26/24 |
| Thanksgiving Break | 11/27/24 - 12/1/24 |
| Winter Break | 12/10/24 - 1/21/25 |
| Spring Break | 3/15/25 - 3/23/25 |
*Hours are subject to change. For real-time updates, please visit the UB Events Calendar.
Open REC Hours
To find a schedule of available Open REC: Sports and Activities, please visit the Open REC: Sports section of our website.
Facilities
Experience top-notch recreation facilities on UB's North and South campus. Valid membership required.
Alumni Arena Pool
North Campus
Welcome to Alumni Arena - the ultimate hub of excitement, excellence, and athleticism! This top-notch facility houses the university's NCAA Division I sports teams and faculty. Enjoy invigorating fitness activities, intense men's and women's Mid-American Conference basketball competitions, and inspiring Distinguished Speakers Series lectures. It's also the go-to venue for large-scale events, including the grand commencement ceremony.
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Alumni Arena was built in two phases, in 1982 and 1985. The addition brought a gymnastic area, activity rooms, locker rooms, and racquetball courts, among other features. Inside, you'll find a 6,000-seat gym for basketball, wrestling, and volleyball, which also serves as the venue for commencements and talks by prominent speakers. Not to forget the amazing 50-meter Olympic pool with a capacity of 1.2 million gallons. And let's not overlook its role as the home of the Department of Theatre and Dance. With so much to offer, Alumni Arena is a must-see destination for sports, education, and entertainment!
Find out more about the Bulls Team Shop!
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Bulls Team Shop, 130 Alumni Arena
Contact
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Bulls Team Shop
The Official Team Store of UB Athletics
Recreation
Explore your love for dance at Alumni Arena's modern Dance Studio! With special flooring, mirrors, and an inspiring atmosphere, it's the perfect place for all skill levels. Join us for dance or lively Zumba and Fitness programs – where movement becomes art.
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Dance Studio - 75 Alumni Arena
The "Triple Gym," or Ed Wright Practice Facility, is our hub for Open REC: Basketball and Volleyball, as well as REC courses. Intramural Sports holds basketball leagues and exciting tournaments here each semester, featuring three full-court basketball courts.
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Ed Wright Practice Facility "Triple Gym" - 76 Alumni Arena
Welcome to our 6,900 sq. ft. Fitness Center in Alumni Arena. Enjoy comprehensive workouts, fusing strength and cardio for improved health. Enhance heart health on our Cardio Deck and build strength with top-notch equipment, bringing you closer to your fitness goals.
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Fitness Center w/ Cardio Deck - 175 Alumni Arena
Check out our 1/6-mile indoor jogging track at Alumni Arena! Walk, jog, or sprint your way to wellness, rain or shine. Every lap is a step to a healthier you.
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Indoor Jogging Track - 2nd Floor Alumni Arena
The Men's and Women's Locker Rooms are located inside Alumni Arena on the ground floor. Locker Rooms are equipped with showers, lockers, bathrooms, a steam room and a sauna.
Locker Rentals
Alumni Arena (North Campus)
Semester*
(1 Academic Semester)Annual
(1 Calendar Year)$20 $40 You must have a valid recreation membership or be a current UB Student to rent a locker. Any lock in our daily locker section that is left on overnight will be removed and contents discarded. This is for daily use only.
UB Recreation is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
If you have any questions, please email Jennifer Dynas, Assistant Director for Business & Technology.
Alumni Arena's Main Gym hosts the Bulls men's and women's basketball, wrestling, and women's volleyball teams. It boasts the largest "free-floating" US hardwood floor, with basketball, volleyball, and badminton courts surrounded by a 200-meter track. Renovated in summer 2004, it seats 6,783 spectators. Main Gym also hosts Recreational Intramural Sports Leagues each semester, including basketball and volleyball.
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Main Gym - 1 Alumni Arena
Welcome to our Alumni Arena Member Services office! Whether you're a student, faculty, staff, or a recreation member, our friendly staff is here to assist you with any questions about our programming and services. From fitness classes to membership benefits, we're your dedicated resource for all things recreation-related.
Step in, ask away, and let us help you make the most of your UB Recreation experience. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're excited to guide you through everything we have to offer.
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Member Services - 175 Alumni Arena
The Alumni Arena Pool hosts UB's swimming and diving teams, rivaling top East facilities with its versatile features, including movable bulkheads, multiple springboards and diving platforms, handicap accessibility, and seating for 1,000 spectators.
Open REC: Swim is available daily year-round. The pool measures 50m x 25yd and holds 700,000 gallons of water.
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Pool - 86 Alumni Arena
The Racquetball Courts are located inside Alumni Arena on the first floor.
Reservations can be made starting at 10:00am. To make a reservation, call Member Services no earlier than two days prior to your desired date/time.
Contact
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Recreation Member Services
Recreation
Experience fitness camaraderie at our Spinning Room in Alumni Arena. Ride cutting-edge bikes with adjustable resistance, guided by expert instructors through immersive virtual landscapes. Join a supportive rider community for an empowering journey.
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Spinning Room, 145 Alumni Arena
Governor's Field is located on North Campus next to the Governor's Complex.
Hours and Contact
Hours
Hours change on a weekly basis, please check the UB Events Calendar for real-time schedule.
Contact
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Recreation Member Services
Recreation
Directions
The Walter Kunz Stadium provides practice facilities for intramural activities, clubs, marching band and team practices. The 4,000-seat stadium on the northwest side of the North Campus has an eight-lane, 400-meter running track.
Contact
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Recreation Member Services
Recreation
Directions
South Campus
Clark Hall is the South Campus's athletic and recreation facility. Its contains gymnasiums, handball courts, a swimming pool, a weight room, men's and women's locker facilities and offices. Current activities include intramural, club, and summer sports programs. Clark Hall was constructed as the Irwin B. Clark Memorial Gymnasium in 1937 and is three stories tall with a full basement. An addition was built in 1948.
Contact
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Recreation Member Services
Recreation
Directions
The Ab Room is located inside Clark Hall on the second floor, Room 210.
Contact
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Recreation Member Services
Recreation
The Cardio Room is located inside Clark Hall on the first floor, Room 101.
Contact
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Recreation Member Services
Recreation
The CPR Room is located inside Clark Hall on the first floor, Room 105.
Hours are based on class times. For more information on CPR Classes, please visit the CPR section of our website.
Contact
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Karen Mayfield
Assistant Director for CPR, Risk Management & Student Employee Development
Recreation
The mirrored Dance Studio is located inside Clark Hall on the first floor, Room 117.
Hours change on a weekly basis, please check the UB Events Calendar for real-time schedule.
Contact
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Recreation Member Services
Recreation
The Fitness Center is located inside Clark Hall on the second floor, Room 203.
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Recreation Member Services
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The Men's and Women's Locker Rooms are located inside Clark Hall on the first floor. Locker Rooms are equipped with showers, lockers and bathrooms.
Please bring your own lock and secure your personal belongings.
Contact
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Recreation Member Services
Recreation
The three cross-court basketball court Main Gym is located inside Clark Hall on the second floor, Room 204.
Hours change on a weekly basis, please check the UB Events Calendar for real-time schedule.
Contact
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Recreation Member Services
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Clark Hall Member Services is located inside Clark Hall on the first floor, Room 113.
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Recreation Member Services
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The 25-meter Pool is located inside Clark Hall on the first floor, Room 108.
Hours change on a weekly basis, please check the UB Events Calendar for real-time schedule.
Contact
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Recreation Member Services
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The Small Gym is located inside Clark Hall on the second floor, Room 206.
Hours change on a weekly basis, please check the UB Events Calendar for real-time schedule.
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Rotary Field is located on South Campus next to Clark Hall.
Hours change on a weekly basis, please check the UB Events Calendar for real-time schedule.
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Recreation Member Services
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Directions
The Clark Hall Softball Diamonds are located on South Campus on the Clark Hall Lawn.
Hours change on a weekly basis, please check the UB Events Calendar for real-time schedule.
Contact
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Recreation Member Services
Recreation
Directions
For information on Res-Fit (Residential Hall Fitness Centers,) please visit the Campus Living Website.
Did You Know?
Policies & Procedures
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