Facility Rentals
Facility Rentals
CWU Recreation hosts many private and public group events in our facilities throughout the year. The Recreation Center, Climbing Wall, Challenge Course, and field space on campus can be reserved by approved student groups, on-campus departments, and for some outside events.
Recreation Center
- The Recreation Center offers two floors of amazing health and fitness options. The 80,000 sq. ft. exercise mecca has a 50-foot climbing wall, a strength training area, functional fitness and cardio equipment areas, an elevated 1/8-mile jogging track, a four-court gymnasium, group fitness room, private personal training studio, locker rooms with saunas and the Outdoor Pursuits and Rental shop.
Climbing Wall
- The climbing wall stands 50-feet at its highest point and offers climbers an excellent mental and physical workout. Top rope and bouldering routes changed often to vary your experience.
- The Climbing Wall can accommodate 15 participants in the space at one time. Fees include everything your group will need to learn about and enjoy rock climbing, from shoes to safety gear! With larger groups, we can work with you to specifically design a program that works for your interests.
- All private reservations are scheduled outside of our normal operational hours, as our number one priority is to serve CWU students, so please contact us as early as possible. All participants will need a waiver signed in advance. Please download our waiver here or pick some up from the recreation front desk.
- All participants will need a waiver signed in advance. Please download our waiver here or pick some up from the recreation front desk
Recreation Sports Complex
- The Recreation Sports Complex opened in November 2018 and includes a artificial turf infield and IAF competition track. Other highlights include: grandstands with 600 spectator seats, throws venue (hammer, shot put, javelin, and discus), stadium style scoreboard, restrooms, food truck capabilities, perimeter fencing and lighting.
Alder Recreation Complex
- Alder is a multi purpose natural turf field complex. It hosts sports, club sport practices and various camps. Intramurals and club sports are hosted in this space.
Fred and Valerie Lister Tennis Facility
- Lister Tennis Complex is an 8 court outdoor facility where you can play tennis. Drop in play is designed for this space. This is a seasonal facility where you can even play under the lights.
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Contact
Daniel Gee
400 E. University Way Ellensburg, WA, 98926-7448
Recreation Operations Senior Coordinator