NIU Recreation

NIU Recreation NIU Recreation offers students, faculty, staff and the community a great place to get fit and healthy

As part of Athletics to inspire and sustain excellence in the P.A.C. principle of “Promoting Athletes to Champions” while developing champions in the classroom, in competition and in life.

🏈 It's football season, Huskie Nation! Good luck Huskies!Wishing the NIU Huskies the best of luck as they take the field...
09/05/2026

🏈 It's football season, Huskie Nation! Good luck Huskies!

Wishing the NIU Huskies the best of luck as they take the field this year. Let's bring the energy, support our team, and cheer loud. Go Huskies! ❤️🖤🐾

Closed starting tomorrow for Labor Day! 😎👉All NIU Recreation facilities will be closed Saturday-Monday, Sept. 5 to 7, in...
09/05/2026

Closed starting tomorrow for Labor Day! 😎

👉All NIU Recreation facilities will be closed Saturday-Monday, Sept. 5 to 7, in observance of Labor Day.

This includes the:
🏋🏾‍♂️- Recreation Center
🛶- Adventures in the Recreation Center
⚽- Outdoor Recreation Sports Complex (ORSC)
🎾- Nelson Tennis Center at Chick Evans Field House

Before heading out, be sure to check facility hours: go.niu.edu/hours

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend, Huskies! 🐾

09/04/2026

Happy trails! NIU Recreation Adventures is planning their popular horseback riding trips.

🐎 Horseback Riding and Lunch 🥪

TRIP 1. Friday, Sept. 11
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cedar Point, Illinois

TRIP 2. Friday, Sept. 25
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cedar Point, Illinois

🚐Transportation by van included. Sign-up for your spot today!

go.niu.edu/recdse

09/04/2026

🏀 Second time’s the charm! The courts are usually buzzing at the Rec, but with six basketball courts available, there's plenty of room to get in the game. Tap in, check out a basketball, and get to work. 💪🔥Huskie strong.

go.niu.edu/hours

09/03/2026

✨ Discover your new favorite workout space!
The Women’s Workout Center provides a comfortable, more secluded environment for students and members to exercise with a full range of fitness equipment.
Located in Court 8. Visit the Rec and give it a try this fall! 🍁

🔗 go.niu.edu/recreation

👉 Labor Day Hours Reminder 😎All NIU Recreation facilities will be closed Saturday-Monday, Sept. 5 to 7, in observance of...
09/03/2026

👉 Labor Day Hours Reminder 😎

All NIU Recreation facilities will be closed Saturday-Monday, Sept. 5 to 7, in observance of Labor Day.

This includes the:
🏋🏾‍♂️- Recreation Center
🛶- Adventures in the Recreation Center
⚽- Outdoor Recreation Sports Complex (ORSC)
🎾- Nelson Tennis Center at Chick Evans Field House

Before heading out, be sure to check facility hours: go.niu.edu/hours

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend, Huskies! 🐾

☀️ Extreme heat alert! 💦Due to the weather, the NIU Rec Outdoor Recreation Sports Complex is closed effective immediatel...
09/02/2026

☀️ Extreme heat alert! 💦

Due to the weather, the NIU Rec Outdoor Recreation Sports Complex is closed effective immediately.

Remember to drink plenty of water and stay safe out of the heat. 🧊💧

For facility updates and hours: 🔗 go.niu.edu/hours

🌞Rec at the Involvement Fair! Stop by NOW to talk to Jason and Ryan about all things Rec. Located behind Neptune Hall. ...
09/02/2026

🌞Rec at the Involvement Fair! Stop by NOW to talk to Jason and Ryan about all things Rec. Located behind Neptune Hall. We strive to help patrons: Have fun, live well and feel their best. 🐾

go.niu.edu/hours

😎 Looking for a fun way to kick off the semester? Join Rec Adventures for the September Events!✅ International Students ...
09/02/2026

😎 Looking for a fun way to kick off the semester? Join Rec Adventures for the September Events!
✅ International Students Welcome Event
Friday, Sept. 4, 3 to 6 p.m., NIU East Lagoon.
No registration through Rec.

🐎 Horseback Riding and Lunch
Friday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cedar Point, IL.

🍫 RecFest S'mores
Friday, Sept. 18, 3 to 6 p.m., NIU Outdoor Recreation Sports Complex (ORSC).

🐎 Horseback Riding and Lunch
Friday, Sept. 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cedar Point, IL.

Event registration: go.niu.edu/recdse

😎 Time to hit the trails! NIU Recreation is bringing back their popular Adventures' horseback riding trips.🐎🥪Horseback R...
09/02/2026

😎 Time to hit the trails! NIU Recreation is bringing back their popular Adventures' horseback riding trips.

🐎🥪Horseback Riding and Lunch:

TRIP 1. Friday, Sept. 11
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cedar Point, Illinois

TRIP 2. Friday, Sept. 25
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cedar Point, Illinois

🚐Transportation by van included.
Sign-up for your spot at this event. Seats are limited!

go.niu.edu/recdse

Address

325 N. Annie Glidden Road
Dekalb, IL
60115

Telephone

+18157530232

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