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Phone 414-229-3914
Email u-rec@uwm.edu
Website https://uwm.edu/urec/
University Recreation (UREC) is your ultimate destination for all things recreation, health, and wellbeing! At UREC, we take pride in offering a diverse range of facilities, programs, and services tailored to cater to your individual needs.

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  • A hiker viewed from behind wearing a green backpack with a rolled-up blue sleeping pad strapped to the bottom, looking out toward distant mountains under a cloudy sky.

    Door County Camping Weekend

    Klotsche Center (KC) 3409 North Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Experience Wisconsin’s famous peninsula, Door County! We will be camping and exploring at Peninsula State Park known for its overlooks, beaches, and trails. Expect to hike, relax on the beach, and spend down time cooking and relaxing at camp. All …

  • A women's rugby team engaged in a scrum during a match on an outdoor grass field, with a referee watching closely.

    Women’s Club Rugby Home Games

    Women’s Club Rugby Home Games
    Klotsche Center (KC) 3409 North Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Come cheer on the Women’s Club Rugby team this fall! Interested in joining this or another UREC sport club? Visit our website to learn more. 9/26 and 10/3 games held at Brown Deer Park, 10/10 game held at Lake Park …

  • A lone hiker in a blue jacket walks down a narrow dirt trail winding through a vibrant forest with bright golden and orange autumn foliage. Sunbeams filter through the canopy of trees, casting long shadows across the path.

    Sustainability Week Hike

    Klotsche Center (KC) 3409 North Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Outdoor Pursuits and the Office of Sustainability are teaming up to show off UWM's nearby hike-able spots! Join us as we explore and learn more about Downer Woods and the Shorewood Nature Preserve. Expect to hike/ walk about 2.5miles total …

  • **Alt Text:** A close-up shot of a hand holding a wooden paddle dipped in water next to the side of a red canoe.

    Canoeing the Milwaukee River

    Klotsche Center (KC) 3409 North Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Experience the joy of canoeing on the Milwaukee River with Outdoor Pursuits, perfect for beginners. We'll provide everything you need – transportation, canoes, and friendly guidance – to make your first canoeing adventure in downtown Milwaukee memorable and fun. No …

  • A view looking out from inside the dark opening of a cave toward a bright green, lush forest framed by the rocky archway.

    Exploring & Camping Maquoketa Caves

    Klotsche Center (KC) 3409 North Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Maquoketa Caves State Park in Iowa is a caving gem! About 13 caves can be found in the park, some of which can be explored by walking, while others are better suited for serious spelunkers who enjoy crawling in tight …

  • A women's rugby team engaged in a scrum during a match on an outdoor grass field, with a referee watching closely.

    Women’s Club Rugby Home Games

    Women’s Club Rugby Home Games
    Klotsche Center (KC) 3409 North Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Come cheer on the Women’s Club Rugby team this fall! Interested in joining this or another UREC sport club? Visit our website to learn more. 9/26 and 10/3 games held at Brown Deer Park, 10/10 game held at Lake Park …

  • A close-up shot of a white Adidas soccer ball with orange and black geometric graphics resting on a green turf field near a thick white boundary line.

    Men’s Club Soccer Home Game

    Men’s Club Soccer Home Game
    Engelmann Stadium 2033 East Hartford Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Come cheer on the Men's Club Soccer teams at Engelmann Field! Interested in joining this or another UREC sport club? Visit our website to learn more.

  • A silhouetted surfer crouching low on a surfboard as they ride along the face of a large, breaking ocean wave.

    Learn to Surf Lake Michigan

    Learn to Surf Lake Michigan
    Klotsche Center (KC) 3409 North Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Did you know that the Milwaukee area is one of the surfing capitals of the Midwest? Lake Michigan is great to learn how to surf and provides a practice ground for bigger water. This surfing class is geared toward first …

  • **Alt Text:** A person wearing a striped shirt and pearl bracelet holds a woven basket lined with a red-and-white checkered cloth, filled with fresh red and green apples in an orchard.

    Apple Picking

    Klotsche Center (KC) 3409 North Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    We're headed to Barthel Farms in Mequon to pick apples and get lost in their corn maze! The cost of this trip covers transportation and admission for the corn maze. Apples are priced by their weight. The more apples you …

  • A skeletal steel light tower painted white stands tall next to a two-story white keeper's quarters with a red roof, situated in a clearing surrounded by evergreen pine trees against a clear blue sky.

    Intro to Backpacking: Point Beach State Forest

    Klotsche Center (KC) 3409 North Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Trip Dates: Sat 10/17 depart at 9am, return to campus Sun 10/18 at 4pm Are you interested in trying backpacking for the first time? This low-mileage trip is designed to teach you the basics of backpacking not far from Milwaukee. …

  • A hiker viewed from behind wearing a green backpack with a rolled-up blue sleeping pad strapped to the bottom, looking out toward distant mountains under a cloudy sky.

    Intro to Backpacking: Point Beach State Forest

    Klotsche Center (KC) 3409 North Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Trip Dates: Sat 10/17 depart at 9am, return to campus Sun 10/18 at 4pm Are you interested in trying backpacking for the first time? This low-mileage trip is designed to teach you the basics of backpacking not far from Milwaukee. …

  • **Alt Text:** An indoor bouldering wall featuring a geometric design with grey, white, red, and black panels, a central black diamond logo, and colorful climbing holds scattered across the wall.

    MCS Bouldering Competition

    Adventure Rock Walker’s Point 613 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, United States

    Saturday, October 17 from 10am-2:30pm The Midwest Climbing Series is an annual circuit of climbing competitions held on University of Wisconsin and Minnesota campuses. The mission of MCS is to promote and support the growth of the collegiate Midwest climbing …