Facility Rentals & Reservations

Reserve space with Recreation and Wellbeing!

Looking for the perfect venue to host your next event? Our Recreation and Wellbeing facilities offer a versatile range of spaces to accommodate events of all sizes and types, including spacious gymnasiums, multi-purpose rooms, swimming pools, and outdoor fields. Whether you're planning a sports tournament, a corporate event, a birthday party, or a community gathering, we have the perfect spot for you.

Our goal is to assist you through the event planning process, help you navigate any campus or department policies and procedures, and ultimately provide your organization with the best possible event experience!

Please note – the primary purpose of RecWell facilities is to provide recreational opportunities to UIC students, faculty/staff, and members, while also extending a warm welcome to residents of the Chicagoland area who are seeking recreational options.

For more info or questions please contact Phil Marcinek at pmarcine@uic.edu.

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Please familiarize yourself with the process and facility rental policies before submitting your request. Once a request has been submitted, a member of our staff will contact the event sponsor to clarify details, confirm availability, and provide additional instructions on how to fully confirm a reservation. Submitting a request does not guarantee availability or confirm a facility reservation. Requests are processed in the order in which they are received – you will be contacted within three business days of your request. In general, all of the following steps must be completed prior to a full reservation confirmation:

  1. Completion of facility reservation request form.
  2. Clarification of all event details, support services, and setup.
  3. Obtain all necessary event approvals.
  4. Sign facility reservation agreement or University contract.
  5. Payment of facility rental deposit, if applicable.
  6. Event walk-through with facility manager, if applicable. For more intricate rentals, an onsite walk-through may be required.
  7. Completion of all final reservation arrangements:
    • Signed agreement or fully executed contract
    • Method of final payment
    • Participant list
    • Setup details finalized
  8. Protection of Minors paperwork, if applicable.

Facility Rental Request Form

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All rates listed are hourly. Additional fees will apply for equipment, programs, and staff.

SpaceStudent OrganizationUIC Affiliate/ DepartmentNot-for-profit/ Recreation and Wellbeing membersCommunity
MAC Gymnasium (1/3-1/2)$35$55$75$150
MAC Gymnasium (whole)$65$100$150$250
MAC Suite$35$55$75$150
Multi-purpose Suite$35$55$75$150
Spin Suite$35$55$75$150
Mind/Body Suite$35$55$75$150
Meeting Room$35$55$75$150
4-Court Gymnasium (per court)$35$55$75$150
Racquetball Court$35$45$50$60
Running Track (non-exclusive use)$55$85$105$160
SpaceStudent OrganizationUIC Affiliate/ DepartmentNot-for-profit/ Recreation and Wellbeing membersCommunity
Basketball Court (per court)$60$80$125$190
Doubles Tennis Court (per court)$60$80$125$190
Pickleball Court (per court)$60$80$125$190
SpaceStudent OrganizationUIC Affiliate/ DepartmentNot-for-profit/ Recreation and Wellbeing membersCommunity
Fitness Room 1$35$55$75$150
Fitness Room 2/3$35$55$75$150
Multi-purpose Room$35$55$75$150
Basketball Court (per court)$35$55$75$150
Racquetball Court$35$45$50$60
Lap Pool (per lane)$35$45$50$60
Lap Pool (six lanes)$105$150$160$210
SpaceStudent OrganizationUIC Affiliate/ DepartmentNot-for-profit/ Recreation and Wellbeing membersCommunity
West Field$40$60$105$170
East Field$40$60$105$170
Sand Volleyball Court (per court)$35$55$75$150
Sand Volleyball Court (three courts)$90$140$190$380
Child in the water holding onto edge of pool wearing goggles

Our pool party rentals offer a fun and vibrant setting for birthdays and special events.

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Our climbing wall offers an adventurous setting perfect for birthday parties, team-building activities, and group outings.