Recreational Services members have access to use the fitness area in the HTRC. 

Cardiovascular equipment:

Precor Treadmills, Magnum Upright Bicycles, Magnum Recumbent Bicycles, Precor EFX Elliptical,Crosstrainer, Stairmaster, Stairclimbers

Weight equipment:

Cable Cross Over, Weight Assisted Chin/Dip Machine, 2 Elite Power Rack, Magnum,Leg Press

Free weights:

3 lbs – 110 lbs.  

Miscellaneous:

Stretching Area with Resist-a-balls and mats, Storage cubbies, Pull up bands, Weighted Medicine Balls, BOSU Stability Trainer, Foam Roller

Want more information on how to use our equipment?  Check out our playlist with how-to-videos to help you get the most out of your workout!  Want a more personalized orientation?  Reach out to rec-services@uiowa.edu and we will be happy to help! 

• From I-80: Follow I-80 to Exit 242 (First Avenue): Turn onto First Avenue (right from east bound, left from west bound). Follow First Avenue, going south, to the Highway 6/Second Street intersection. Continue straight through the Highway 6/Second Street intersection. First Avenue will turn into Mormon Trek Boulevard. Turn right onto Prairie Meadow Drive. The HTRC will be on your right.
• From US-218: Follow US 218 to Exit 93 (Melrose Avenue): Turn onto Melrose Avenue (right from north bound, left from south bound). Continue on Melrose Avenue, going east, for about one (1) mile. At the Melrose Avenue and Hawkeye Park Road intersection, turn left. Follow Hawkeye Park Road to Prairie Meadow Drive, then turn right. The HTRC will be on your left.
• From downtown Iowa City/UI campus: Follow Burlington Street west across the river (it turns into Grand Ave after the bridge). Go to the top of Grand Avenue and veer left (south) at the roundabout. Go 1 block to Melrose. Turn right on Melrose. Take Melrose past Kinnick  Stadium and past Finkbine Golf Course to Morman Trek. Turn right on Morman Trek. Go for 1 block and turn left on Prairie Meadow Drive. Go for about 200 yards and the HTRC will be on your right.

Bus Routes:

• From the East side residence halls: 
  • Before 9:00 PM on weekdays:
    1. 42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest
       • Catch the 42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest and take to the HTRC. The bus will stop at the “HTRC North” stop near the front entrance of the facility.
         • The 42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest bus will pick up from outside Macbride Hall at :06, :26, and :46 after the hour, or outside Schaeffer Hall at :10, :30, or :50 after the hour.
         • The 42-Pentacrest bus drops off at the HTRC North stop approximately :04, :24, and :44 after the hour.
    2. On-Demand Shuttle
       • Call the Cambus On-Demand shuttle to schedule a ride. You can schedule by calling 319-335-8633 and may schedule rides up to 1-hour in advance. The On-Demand Shuttle can generally pick-up within 15 minutes.
  • After 9:00 PM on weekdays:
    1. On Demand Shuttle
       • To get to or from the Hawkeye Campus after 9:00 p.m. on weekdays, you must call the Cambus On-Demand shuttle to schedule a ride. You can schedule by calling 319-335-8633 and may schedule rides up to 1-hour in advance. The On-Demand Shuttle can generally pick-up within 15 minutes.
  • Weekends:
    1. Hawkeye Interdorm
       • • Catch the Hawkeye Interdorm bus to take to the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. The bus will stop at the “HTRC North” stop near the front entrance of the facility.
           • The Hawkeye Interdorm bus will pick up from outside Currier at :04 after the hour.
         • The Hawkeye Interdorm bus drops off at the HTRC approximately :25 past the hour.
    2. On-Demand Shuttle
       • Call the Cambus On-Demand shuttle to schedule a ride. You can schedule by calling 319-335-8633 and may schedule rides up to 1-hour in advance. The On-Demand Shuttle can generally pick-up within 15 minutes.
• From the West side residence halls:
  • Before 9:00 PM on weekdays:
    1. Red Route or Blue Route AND Pentacrest route.
       • Catch the 31 Red Route or 32 Blue Route outside Rienow and take to the Pentacrest. See the links for Red Route and Blue Route timing and information.
       • Get off at the Pentacrest and catch the 42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest and take to the HTRC. The bus will stop at the “HTRC North” stop near the front entrance of the facility.
         • The 42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest bus will pick up from outside Macbride Hall at :06, :26, and :46 after the hour, or outside Schaeffer Hall at :10, :30, or :50 after the hour.
         • The 42-Pentacrest bus drops off at the HTRC North stop approximately :04, :24, and :44 after the hour.
    2. On-Demand Shuttle
       • Call the Cambus On-Demand shuttle to schedule a ride. You can schedule by calling 319-335-8633 and may schedule rides up to 1-hour in advance. The On-Demand Shuttle can generally pick-up within 15 minutes.
  • After 9:00 PM on weekdays:
    1. On-Demand Shuttle
       • To get to or from the Hawkeye Campus after 9:00 p.m. on weekdays, you must call the Cambus On-Demand shuttle to schedule a ride. You can schedule by calling 319-335-8633 and may schedule rides up to 1-hour in advance. The On-Demand Shuttle can generally pick-up within 15 minutes.
  • Weekends:
    1. Hawkeye Interdorm
       • Catch the Hawkeye Interdorm bus to take to the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. The bus will stop at the “HTRC North” stop near the front entrance of the facility.
         • The Hawkeye Interdorm bus will pick up from outside Rienow at :15 after the hour.
         • The Hawkeye Interdorm bus drops off at the HTRC North approximately :25 past the hour.
    2. On-Demand Shuttle
       • Call the Cambus On-Demand shuttle to schedule a ride. You can schedule by calling 319-335-8633 and may schedule rides up to 1-hour in advance. The On-Demand Shuttle can generally pick-up within 15 minutes.
• From Mayflower:
  • Before 9:00 PM on weekdays:
    • Interdorm AND 42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest
      • Catch the Interdorm route to the Pentacrest. Get off at Macbride Hall.
        • The Interdorm bus picks up at Mayflower at approximately :15 and :45 after the hour.
        • The Interdorm bus drops off at Macbride Hall at approximately :05 and :35 after the hour.
      • Catch the 42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest and take to the HTRC. The bus will stop at the “HTRC North” stop near the front entrance of the facility.
        • The 42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest bus will pick up from outside Macbride Hall at :06, :26, and :46 after the hour, or outside Schaeffer Hall at :10, :30, or :50 after the hour.
        • The 42-Pentacrest bus drops off at the HTRC North stop approximately :04, :24, and :44 after the hour.
  • After 9:00 PM on weekdays:
    • On-Demand Shuttle
      • Call the Cambus On-Demand shuttle to schedule a ride. You can schedule by calling 319-335-8633 and may schedule rides up to 1-hour in advance. The On-Demand Shuttle can generally pick-up within 15 minutes.
  • Weekends:
    • Hawkeye Interdorm
      • Catch the Hawkeye Interdorm bus to take to the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. The bus will stop at the “HTRC North” stop near the front entrance of the facility.
        • The Hawkeye Interdorm bus will pick up from outside Mayflower at :02 after the hour.
        • The Hawkeye Interdorm bus drops off at the HTRC North approximately :25 past the hour.
    • On-Demand Shuttle
      • Call the Cambus On-Demand shuttle to schedule a ride. You can schedule by calling 319-335-8633 and may schedule rides up to 1-hour in advance. The On-Demand Shuttle can generally pick-up within 15 minutes.

Metered parking is available directly in front of the HTRC main entrance.  

Rates effective as of November 1, 2021. View PDF listing of rates.

Indoor guest fee for tennis courts:

• Recreational Services members do not need to pay any fees in addition to the court rental fee.

• Non-members:

  • If a non-members pays the court rental fee, they do not need to pay the guest fee. 

  • All non-members that did not pay for the court rental fee must pay a Guest Court Fee of $1.50/30 minutes of play, even if they are playing with a member. 

For example, if two non-members are playing with two members for 90 minutes, and a member reserved the court, each non-member would pay $4.50. 

Payment types:

• Via phone: Credit card (Mastercard, Discover, or Visa), UBill or Series Sale (electronic punch card).

• In person: Cash, check, credit card (Mastercard, Discover, or Visa), UBill or Series Sale.

Reserving a court:

• Please call (319) 384-1215 or visit the HTRC to make a reservation.

• Members are able to reserve a court up to seven days in advance.  Payment must be made at the time of reservation.

• Non-members are able to reserve a court up to three days in advance.  Payment must be made at time of reservation.

• A tennis court reservation may be made for 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes per day.  One person is able to reserve a total of 120 court minutes at one time.  For example, a person can reserve one court for 120 minutes or two courts for 60 minutes.

• Play begins on the hour or half hour. Play starts at 5:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.  

• All non-members playing indoor tennis must pay a Guest Court Usage Fee.  The cost of the Guest Court Usage Fee is $1.50 per 30 minutes of play.  For example, two non-members playing doubles with two members for 90 minutes must each pay $4.50.

• All members and non-members must check-in at the HTRC front desk prior to play.

Cancellations and No-Shows:

• Indoor court reservations must be canceled the day prior to the court reservation.  If the reservation is canceled the day before the reservation, the patron reserving the court will have the amount of court time added to their account.

• If the reservation is canceled less than 24 hours in advance, or the patron does not show for their indoor court reservation, a refund will not be given.

We are excited to be offering pickleball court rentals at the HTRC.  

When: Sunday evenings starting at 7:30PM.  Individuals will reserve a court for 1.5 hours.

Reservations: To reserve a court, individuals will need to contact Mili Oliver.  

Fee: $9 members | $11 non-members.  Individuals will pay on site when they arrive for their designated timeslot.