Campus Recreation Facility FAQs

A Campus Recreation Membership is required for swipe access at all Campus Recreation facilities. Currently enrolled full-time students at University Park automatically have access on their student ID+ cards.

• Need more information? Visit our Membership & Access page for details.

Access to fitness centers, most group exercise classes, and open recreation areas (indoor track, basketball, racquetball, squash, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, etc.) in the Intramural and White buildings. Members will also have access to the Hepper Fitness Center at Rec Hall, the Natatorium, and the outdoor pool.

Expanded Services and Programming options will require an additional fee. Examples include personal training, some specialty or individual fitness training, individual climbing training, IM sport registrations, Adventure Recreation trips and Stone Valley rental fees.

Most Campus Rec facilities are not available for youth under 18 years of age. The Natatorium, the Tennis Center, and Stone Valley Recreation Area are the exceptions.  These programs have a variety of youth options available.

Yes. An active membership is required for anyone to enter a Campus Recreation facility (IM Building, White Building, Hepper Fitness Center, Natatorium). Patrons will swipe their valid Penn State ID+ or CRec Membership card upon entering each facility.

We offer free day-use cubbies and lockers with built in locks.  Long-term locker rentals located in the locker rooms can be found in Intramural, White & the Natatorium. 

There are parking options near all Campus Rec Facilities. Please refer to Penn State Parking for the most current parking options.

All Campus Rec members may borrow a variety of sports & fitness equipment to use in our facilities for free with their PSU ID+/Membership Card. Options include, but are not limited to: basketballs, racquetball gear, squash, tennis, table tennis, climbing shoes, bocce sets.

Our staff is trained and ready to answer your questions, assist with equipment, and help with spotting. If you would like more guidance or want to try a personalized workout check out our personal training program.

At the time, Campus Recreation does not have a court reservation system available. Access to courts is on a first-come-first-serve basis.