The Evans Commons Campus Recreation Center or “Rec Center” as it’s called at Lindenwood University is located on the 1st Floor of Evans Commons and is a premier fitness, wellness, and recreation center.
Features
- Fitness Center – state of the art fitness center located on the 1st floor with 10 digital TV’s, mirrors, rotating wall fans, sanitation stations, an X-Fit Room, free weight area with strength training equipment, cardio equipment area with treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, rowers, and climbers, a functional fitness area with kettlebells, lightweight dumbbells, medicine balls, and mats, and a flexibility equipment area with multifunctional machines. Lindenwood University renovated the Fitness Center in 2022 in partnership with TRUE Fitness. Check out "Lindenwood University's TRUE Partnership Success Story".
- Fitness Center Check-In Desk – is the access point on the 1st floor where Lindenwood students, faculty, and staff check-in with their ID to access the Rec Center. Students can check out equipment from our Campus Recreation Student Employees and Professional Staff. Lindenwood Alumni and Guests are also welcome, see our Alumni Policy and Guest Policy.
- Three (3) Indoor Basketball Courts - on the 1st floor and these courts are separated by dividers. The courts can also be used for; volleyball, futsal, dodgeball, etc., team practices, student organization events, and university department events.
- Group Exercise Room - on the 1st floor and is primarily used for Fitness Classes and has a hardwood floor, mirrors, and sound system.
- Running Track - on the 3rd floor with additional Nautilus fitness equipment, stationary bikes, TRUE Fitness treadmills, and a punching bag.
- Two (2) Sand Volleyball Courts – located outside Evans Commons and also home to LU’s NCAA Beach Volleyball Team!
- Twelve (12) Pickleball Courts – located outside Evans Commons and Hyland Arena, Lindenwood has one of the only outdoor pickleball facilities in the St. Charles and St. Louis area! The courts are also home to Campus Rec’s exciting, annual event: “Pickleball with the President.”
Membership
- All currently enrolled Lindenwood students, faculty, and staff are granted membership to the Evans Commons Rec Center. Members must present their Lindenwood ID to enter the Rec Center and Track. They must have their ID on them at all times while using the facility.
- Alumni Membership is $25 /month OR $250 /year.
- Lindenwood University faculty, staff, students and alumni members are allowed one guest per visit for a fee of $5 per day. Guests must present a photo ID and must be accompanied by a Lindenwood alumnus, student, faculty, or staff member who will be responsible for the actions of his/her guest while using the Rec Center. Guests of alumni must always be at least 18 years old and pay the $5 per day fee.
- No one under the age of 12 may be in the facility, except during camps or special events.
- Campus Recreation is excited to offer our students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of intramural sports and group fitness classes.
- For more information on the programs we offer and to either sign up as a team or individually, visit imleagues.com/lindenwood or follow our Instagram and Facebook pages.
- Sign-Ups for Intramural Sports and group fitness classes occur through the LindenRec app.
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General Info
Hours of Operation
Subject to Change
Campus Recreation Hours of Operation are subject to change due to: staffing, inclement weather, Holidays and Lindenwood University scheduled breaks: Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Spring Break, and Summer Break. Hours of operation are determined by the Campus Recreation Professional Staff and Student Affairs leadership.
Prohibited
Entering Evans Commons Campus Recreation outside of Summer Break Hours of Operation is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. This is in the interest of the safety of our students, faculty, staff, guests, and Lindenwood University campus community. Violators will be subject to the terms and conditions in the Lindenwood University Policies and Procedures.
Academic Year (Beginning August 26, 2024)
- Monday – Friday: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Saturday – Sunday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Holidays and Breaks
We are closed for the following holidays and breaks:
- Sep. 2: Labor Day
- Nov. 27 - Dec. 1: Thanksgiving Break
- Dec. 23 - Jan. 1: Winter Holiday Break
- Jan. 20: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Apr. 18 - 20: Good Friday, Easter Weekend
- May 26: Memorial Day
- June 19: Juneteenth
- July 4: Independence Day
Thanksgiving Break 2024 Hours
Normal / Academic Hours of Operation
- Nov. 23 (Sat.) - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Nov. 24 (Sun.) - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Adjusted hours for Thanksgiving Break
- Nov. 25 (Mon.) - 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Nov. 26 (Tue.) - 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Nov. 27 (Wed.) - CLOSED
- Nov. 28 (Thu.) - CLOSED
- Nov. 29 (Fri.) - CLOSED
- Nov. 30 (Sat.) - CLOSED
- Dec. 1 (Sun.) - CLOSED
Normal / Academic Hours of Operation
Resume December 2
- Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday - Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hours are subject to change based on staffing and inclement weather.
Check-In and Access
Valid Lindenwood University issued Identification (ID)
All students, faculty, and staff ARE REQUIRED to present a valid Lindenwood University issued Student, Faculty, or Staff ID (physical ID or digital ID) and check-in at the Fitness Center Front Desk with the valid Lindenwood ID to access and use the facilities and programs within Evans Commons Campus Recreation: Fitness Center, Group Exercise Room, Evans Courts 1, 2, 3, Indoor Track, Pickleball Courts, and Sand Volleyball Courts.
Alumni Policy
- See the Rec Center Rules and Regulations for detailed information.
Guest Policy
Guests of Lindenwood University students, faculty, and staff are welcome to use the facilities under the following terms and conditions:
- Accompanied by a Lindenwood University student, faculty or staff member.
All guests ARE REQUIRED to be accompanied by a Lindenwood University student, faculty or staff member during their entire visit.- Pay $5.00 Access Fee Per Visit and Present Photo ID.
Prior to accessing and using the facilities guests ARE REQUIRED to pay a $5.00 access fee per visit and present a photo identification (Ex: government issued Driver's License or Passport).- Complete, Sign and Date Lindenwood University's Release, Participant Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement.
Prior to accessing and using the facilities, guests ARE REQUIRED to complete, sign, date and submit Lindenwood's Release, Participant Wavier, and Hold Harmless Agreement.- Lindenwood Campus Recreation and University Policies
Guests ARE REQUIRED to abide by ALL Campus Recreation and Lindenwood University Policies during their visit.
University Policies
- View All Policies (A-Z) for Lindenwood University.