Recreational Services

Outdoor Recreation Area

Outdoor facilityThe outdoor recreational area surrounding the Recreation Complex includes these lighted facilities:

  • playfields for football, soccer, and softball
  • four sand volleyball courts
  • six tennis courts
  • three basketball courts
  • two 3-wall handball/racquetball courts

A running/walking trail is also available.

The outdoor recreation area is for use of valid Wildcat ID card holders or Rec Services members and the K-State tennis team.

Scheduling priorities

Tennis courts 1-6 are reserved for the K-State Tennis Team on Mon-Fri from 1-4 p.m. and Saturday from 8 am-1 p.m. for practice. All tennis courts are also reserved for any home K-State Tennis matches 2 hours prior to the scheduled match starting time through the completion of the matches.

Reservations

Play is on a first-come, first served basis. Reservations can be made in advance for use of these areas.

Reservation requirements

  • Any scrimmages or use of a single field by more than one team will require a reservation.
  • Special time or certain field use requires reservation.
  • A reservation is required for the following situations: a) any scrimmages or use of a single field by more than one team; b) special times or certain field usage including lights.
  • Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
  • Detailed information concerning reservations.

FieldsGeneral facility use policies

  • Alcoholic beverages, smoking, and tobacco products are prohibited.
  • Appropriate attire is required.
  • Under no circumstances will field use be allowed if it is wet or raining. Recreational Services staff will make the final determination concerning playability of fields, up to and including game or use time.
    • If "no play" signs are posted, please stay off the fields, regardless of current weather.
  • Other restrictions: Bicycles, skates, roller blades, animals, hockey, golf are not permitted.
  • Please protect the tennis courts by wearing non-marking shoes.
  • Private instruction is strictly prohibited.
  • Backstop signage states "no hardball batting practice." This will be permitted with a catcher with no throwing or hitting directly into fencing.
  • Failure to comply with these rules will result in immediate removal and loss of privileges.

Lighting Schedule

Tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts, and sand volleyball courts 1-2 is as follows:

  • Monday-Friday

    • Sunset-midnight
  • Saturday-Sunday
    • Sunset-midnight

Hours are subject to change based on weather or facility closures.