Activities and Recreation Center | UC Davis

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  • +1 530-754-5306
  • campusrecreation.ucdavis.edu
  • 760 Orchard Rd, Davis, CA 95616, USA

Operating Hours

Monday 5:00 AM - 0:00 AM
Tuesday 5:00 AM - 0:00 AM
Wednesday 5:00 AM - 0:00 AM
Thursday 5:00 AM - 0:00 AM
Friday 5:00 AM - 0:00 AM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Activities and Recreation Center | UC Davis Introduce

Welcome to the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) at UC Davis, your one-stop shop for all things recreation! Located at 760 Orchard Rd, Davis, CA 95616, the ARC is a hub of activity and wellness, offering a diverse range of programs, services, and facilities to meet the needs of the UC Davis community.

Our Facilities:

  • Extensive Fitness Floor: Our expansive fitness floor is equipped with a wide variety of state-of-the-art cardio machines, strength training equipment, and free weights, providing ample options for all types of workouts.
  • Aquatic Center: Take a dip in our swimming pools, perfect for lap swimming, water aerobics, or simply relaxing.
  • Group Fitness Studios: Participate in a variety of group fitness classes in our spacious and well-equipped studios.
  • Indoor Running Track: Stay active year-round on our indoor running track, regardless of the weather outside.
  • Climbing Wall: Challenge yourself on our climbing wall, a great way to build strength and coordination.
  • Courts: We have courts for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and other sports.

Our Services:

  • Diverse Classes: We offer a wide range of group fitness classes to suit all interests and fitness levels, including yoga, Zumba, spinning, HIIT, and more.
  • Personal Training: Our certified personal trainers are available to provide personalized guidance and support to help you achieve your specific fitness goals.
  • Intramural Sports: Participate in a variety of intramural sports leagues and tournaments to stay active and connect with the UC Davis community.
  • Sport Clubs: Join one of our many sport clubs and compete against other universities.
  • Outdoor Adventures: Explore the outdoors with our outdoor adventure program, offering trips and activities such as hiking, camping, and kayaking.

Why Choose the ARC?

  • Comprehensive Recreation: We offer a wide range of facilities, programs, and services to meet all your recreational needs.
  • Supportive Community: We foster a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone feels comfortable and supported.
  • Convenient Location: Located on the UC Davis campus, the ARC is easily accessible for students, faculty, and staff.
  • Affordable: Our programs and services are offered at affordable prices, making recreation accessible to everyone.

Special Offers:

  • Membership Options: We offer various membership options to suit your individual needs and budget.
  • Check our website for current promotions: We frequently offer special promotions and discounts on memberships and programs.

Contact Us:

Phone: (530) 754-5306

Mobile: +1 530-754-5306

Address: 760 Orchard Rd, Davis, CA 95616, USA

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Visit the ARC today and discover all that we have to offer!

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Customer Reviews

On top of paying tuition and the gym membership itself, the parking is charged by the hour. At the time of writing this review, an hour costs 2.75. If you frequent the gym enough and you live far, expect to pay at the minimum for the membership itself, 50 dollars, and 110 for parking if you go all weekdays for 2 hours for 4 weeks of the month. A grand total of 160 if you are a dedicated weightlifter. TAPs routinely tickets so you cant get away with it unless you know someone who works in that department personally to void it just because you know someone. The equipment is good but it’s always crowded so expect to work in with someone here and there. No sauna or steam room sadly. The app used for scanning into the gym is outdated and requires you to sign in every time you use the app. They recently did some upgrades but it definitely is not worth your time and money to go here if you are a more experienced lifter. Go here if you get it for free, or go to a gym in sac or woodland. Edit: i recently found out the gym is not in charge of the parking situation, so il retract one star but keep it at three stars.

Jan 14, 2025 · chanlee keo

Best gym I’ve ever been to. Huge, clean and good vibe. Just avoid the crowded periods

Sep 19, 2024 · Alex x

Well. The gym itself has a good spread of equipment and is pretty much the only decent gym in Davis, which is what led me to getting a membership here. But for non-students, a membership is $50 a month, and on top of that you’ll need to pay $15 a day for parking (if you don’t pay you’re basically guaranteed a parking ticket). When you’re at the gym, good luck actually getting to use any equipment because the place is swarmed with hundreds and hundreds of people. The thing that pissed me off the most about my experience here though, was when I finally went to cancel my membership I was informed that I would still be charged for the next month, because you have to cancel your membership more than 10 days in advance of the start of the month to avoid being charged. I won’t even be in town next month, so I’m getting charged $50 for something I won’t even be able to use, and I went to cancel like 5 days beforehand specifically to avoid that. This policy is buried in their website and they do not inform you of it u too you cancel. I would only recommend this gym if you’re a student and get in for free, or have no other options. Otherwise, it’s worth it to just drive to woodland or sac and go somewhere else.

Dec 26, 2024 · Forest Goddard

The parking is not the most convenient parking lot for a recreational facility. The facility looks age and have this odor smell once you entered the facility. Conference is outdated and the screen projector is very difficult to see from the back and side. Gym is crowded and the price is totally not worth it.

Apr 20, 2019 · Mikal Lee Tuyen

This is how busy it is at 10pm on a Thursday. It’s ridiculous. I find it funny how UCD allows non-affiliates to purchase a membership when it’s so busy that students can’t even use it. And yet we’re accepting more and more students each year. It’s been like this the last 4 times I visited.

Feb 21, 2024 · Nathan Nevins