Recreation and Wellness
Questions? Contact Us.
Meighan Pendergrass
- Director of Campus Recreation & Wellness
- Meighan.PendergrassFREEuafs
- 479-788-7596
- Recreation and Wellness Center
Welcome!
Campus Recreation and Wellness is here to enhance the quality of life of our students, faculty, and staff by providing opportunities for participation in various recreation programs, services and facilities.
Our department includes the Recreation and Wellness Center (better known as the RAWC), intramural sports, fitness programs, club sports, climbing and bouldering walls, and outdoor programs.
UAFS students have access to our facilities and programs including:
- A 15-foot bouldering wall
- Matrix strength and cardiovascular equipment
- Two full-size basketball courts
- Two studio rooms for group fitness and personal fitness use
- A walking/jogging track
- Group fitness classes
- And much more!
Summer 2025 Hours
May 5-25
Monday-Friday: 6-9 a.m, 4-7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: 1-5 p.m.
CLOSED Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day
May 27 - June 1
CLOSED for planned maintenance
June 2 - Aug. 8
Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 6-9 a.m., 4-7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: 1-5 p.m.
CLOSED Friday-Sunday, July 4-6, for Independence Day
Aug. 9-17
CLOSED for planned maintenance
The Lion's Loop is open 24/7 and is a safe and ADA-accessible one-mile-long walking trail to promote outdoor activity within the UAFS and Fort Smith communities.
The Lion's Loop is a product of the Residence Hall Association at UAFS, who worked with the student population to design the best possible route for a walking trail on campus.
Guest passes are available for purchase at the front desk of the RAWC. Guests must be at least 18 years old and be accompanied by a current RAWC member. Passes are $5 per day.