In the above video, take a tour of Northern Michigan University and its rec facilities.
Facts about the Facility
Location: Marquette, Michigan
Outdoor Recreation Center Activities:
- Waterfall hikes.
- Cross-country skiing.
- Ice climbing.
- White-water rafting in Northern Wisconsin.
- Free student rentals of fat tire bikes, snowshoes and more through a partnership with Noquemanon Trail Network.
Unique Winter Programming Activities:
- Ice climbing.
- Cross-country skiing.
Indoor Facilities:
- 38-foot-tall Nicros climbing wall in the Physical Education Instructional Facility.
Community Involvement:
- Access to fitness facilities and programs for faculty, staff, alumni and local residents.
- Group fitness classes.
- Kids Climb every Friday night.
- Intramural sports including volleyball.
Fitness Center Equipment:
- Equipment from Freemotion Fitness, Precor and TRUE Fitness.
Wildcat Fit Zone:
- Established in 2017.
- 10,500 square feet of space.
- Located in the middle of the dorms.
- Features 15 cardio pieces, dumbbells, cable cross and a fitness studio.
- Satellite rec area providing a convenient workout option for students living in dorms.
- Allows students to check out fat tire bikes and snow cleats.
Summer Camp Program:
- Addresses a local shortage of childcare.
- Offers activities for children from kindergarten to fifth grade.
- Includes a smaller tween program.
Community Partnerships:
- Sailing club team partners with the Marquette Yacht Club.
- Crew team partners with the U.P. Rowing Club.
- Community organizations provide equipment, waterfront space and training.
Recent Organizational Change:
- In July 2023, Rec Sports moved from the Athletics department to the Northern Student Experience pillar at NMU
