A concise guide for campus recreation professionals planning, renovating, or building recreation and wellness facilities. Covers key stages from feasibility and funding through design, construction, occupancy, and operations.

Discover how the University of Michigan and Michigan State University brought nearly half a million square feet of new recreation space to life in spring 2026 and the key lessons they learned along the way. Tune in to hear insights from campus leaders and a project architect that can inspire and inform your own planning and design efforts.

Campus Recreation Facilities 101 is an introductory-level, online course designed for campus recreation professionals seeking a foundational understanding of facility operations in a college or university environment.

Learn what NIRSA member institutions are building in the field of collegiate recreation across campuses nationwide between the years of 2008 - 2020.

Data from the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) indicates that 56% of higher education institutions will be updating their recreation facilities in the next five years. While some campuses will build new facilities, renovation can be a successful path forward for colleges and universities. This session will unite design leaders from CannonDesign to talk about the guiding principles that can make recreation renovation projects successful at all different scales. They will point to recent examples from Boston College, Virginia Tech, and other key institutions.

Join us for a conversation about how Trooh can transform your recreation and wellness facility. Learn how to impact your revenue while adding to your student experience. Trooh is a FREE digital signage solution that offers cloud-based software for internal marketing, FREE content, and revenue generation through advertising.

The effective operation of campus recreation facilities is integral to providing a safe and inclusive environment that promotes physical activity, health, well-being and community engagement among students and other recreation users. Campus Recreation Essentials: Facility Operations leads staff through their crucial roles in programming, scheduling, staffing, budgeting, maintenance and more. Written by Courtney Thomas, Nashid J. Bracy, Heather Kite, and Bradley J. Wilson.

From facility support, coaching development, and education programs to social and competitive play on college and university campuses, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) provides comprehensive support for collegiate tennis across the United States. Join our upcoming webinar to learn more about these resources and how to utilize tennis to inspire healthier people and communities everywhere.

The Industry Insights report highlights key findings and potential impacts for the profession. The report is based on a 2023 survey that considered the future environment within which campus recreation professionals work, how that environment influences their needs, and what their goals are, given the market and environmental factors identified. Using the results of the survey along with other data and context relevant to the field, NIRSA leaders outlined possible next steps for institutions, organizations, leaders, and professionals to consider. This report was made possible through funding from the NIRSA Foundation.

Reimagine your recreation spaces. This webinar dives into the trends and challenges of managing recreational spaces, showcasing how RecRe's technology optimizes utilization and engagement across different recreation settings. Explore streamlined inventory management for traditional gyms, dedicated esports arenas, and even remote outpost sporting fields. Learn how RecRe tackles real-world issues like equipment loss and student accountability, boosting efficiency and user satisfaction in both established and emerging recreational domains. Get ready for an interactive session packed with expert insights and practical tips to transform your own space into a dynamic recreation hub.