The University of Iowa - Recreational Services

The Outdoor Rental Center is the headquarters for the Touch The Earth Outdoor Recreation & Education program. Quality outdoor equipment is available for rent.

The ORC is located on the east end of the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex, at 2820 Prairie Meadow Drive, just west of the Hall of Fame. Parking is available at the facility.

ORC Hours (PDF)

Facility Hours
Equipment
Contact

Summer Hours (April 1 – October 31)

Monday: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Winter Hours (November 1 – March 31)

Monday: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Snow Hours

When there is enough snow, hours will be increased. Call 319-384-1225 to verify if snow hours are in affect.

May 19, 2013 : 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

May 20, 2013 : 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

May 21, 2013 : CLOSED

May 22, 2013 : 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

May 23, 2013 : 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

May 24, 2013 : 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

May 25, 2013 : 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

May 26, 2013 : 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

May 27, 2013 : CLOSED

May 28, 2013 : CLOSED

May 29, 2013 : 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Rates

Equipments	category	Daily	Weekend	Week
Canoe	Water Equipment	15.00	30.00	60.00
Sea Kayak (Tandem)	Water Equipment	20.00	40.00	80.00
Sea Kayak (Single)	Water Equipment	15.00	30.00	60.00
Paddles	Water Equipment
PFD's (life jackets)	Water Equipment
Spray Skirt	Water Equipment
Paddling Jacket	Water Equipment	5.00	10.00	20.00
Canoe/Kayak Carrier	Water Equipment	3.00	5.00	10.00
Dry Bag M (22L)	Water Equipment	1.00	3.00	5.00
Canoe Trailer (See Assistant Director in order to rent)	Water Equipment	50.00	100.00	150.00
Wetsuits	Water Equipment	3.00	5.00	10.00
2-Person Tent	Camping Equipment	10.00	20.00	40.00
4-Person Tent	Camping Equipment	15.00	30.00	60.00
4-Season Tent	Camping Equipment	20.00	40.00	80.00
6-Person Tent	Camping Equipment	20.00	40.00	80.00
Sleeping Bag (-30 Degree)	Camping Equipment	20.00	40.00	80.00
Sleeping Bag (-15 Degree)	Camping Equipment	20.00	40.00	80.00
Sleeping Bag (0 Degree)	Camping Equipment	15.00	30.00	60.00
Sleeping Bag (20 Degree)	Camping Equipment	15.00	30.00	60.00
Sleeping Bag (45 Degree)	Camping Equipment	10.00	20.00	40.00
Sleeping Pad	Camping Equipment	1.00	3.00	5.00
Backpacks	Camping Equipment	10.00	20.00	40.00
Stove (1 burner)	Camping Equipment	5.00	10.00	20.00
Stove (2 burner)	Camping Equipment	5.00	10.00	20.00
Lantern	Camping Equipment	5.00	10.00	20.00
Cookset (4-Person)	Camping Equipment	5.00	10.00	20.00
Cookset (1-2 Person)	Camping Equipment	3.00	6.00	12.00
Large Pan	Camping Equipment	1.00	3.00	5.00
Small Cooler	Camping Equipment	1.00	3.00	5.00
Medium Cooler	Camping Equipment	3.00	5.00	10.00
Large Cooler	Camping Equipment	5.00	10.00	15.00
10 L Dromedary	Camping Equipment	3.00	5.00	10.00
Water Jugs	Camping Equipment	3.00	5.00	10.00
Water Filter	Camping Equipment	5.00	10.00	20.00
Road Bicycle	Bicycle Equipment	20.00	40.00	80.00
Mountain Bicycle	Bicycle Equipment	20.00	40.00	80.00
Tandem Bicycle	Bicycle Equipment	25.00	50.00	100.00
Bicycle Helmet	Bicycle Equipment	1.00	3.00	5.00
Bicycle Pump	Bicycle Equipment	1.00	3.00	5.00
Bicycle Bob Trailer	Bicycle Equipment	5.00	10.00	15.00
Bicycle Trailer (See Assistant Director in order to rent)	Bicycle Equipment	50.00	100.00	150.00
Snowshoes	Snow Equipment	15.00	30.00	60.00
Cross-Country Skis	Snow Equipment	15.00	30.00	60.00
Pulk Sleds	Snow Equipment	5.00	10.00	15.00
Toboggan Sleds	Snow Equipment	1.00	3.00	5.00
Bouldering Crash Pads	Miscellanous	5.00	10.00	15.00
Maps & Books	Miscellanous	1.00	3.00	5.00
Roof Rack storage tub	Miscellanous	5.00	10.00	20.00
Enclosed Trailer (See Assistant Director in order to rent)	Miscellanous	50.00	100.00	150.00
Flag Football Set (flags and jerseys for 30, cones and football)	Miscellanous	10.00	15.00	20.00

Outdoor Rental Center Primary Phone Number: 319-384-1225
Assistant Director - Outdoor Rental Center, Adventure Trips, Climbing Wall:
David Patton, david-patton@uiowa.edu - (319) 384-1223

Welcome

Facilities Hours

Closures

Summer Hours (April 1 – October 31)

Winter Hours (November 1 – March 31)

Snow Hours

Rates