University Park

Construction is underway on the campus’ newest outdoor recreation facility, University Park, which is expected to open Summer 2012. The top section of University Park will be Recreation Facilities (outlined in purple here) and the lower section of the park will be Athletics Facilities.

The recreation facilities will provide the JMU community with outdoor recreation spaces to meet a diverse set of needs. This environment will expand programming opportunities, support learning, promote wellness and create a sense of community among students, faculty and staff. Accessed by Devon Lane, UPark will serve as the students’ “backyard," accommodating up to 4,000 participants when fully utilized. UPark will include opportunities for drop-in recreation, structured intramural sports and sport club programs, as well as a team and leadership development program.

Construction Photo Archives:

• Aerial Views: January 2012 / December 2011 / November 2011 / October 2011 / June 2011 / May 2011 / March 2011 / January 2011 / November 2010
• Ground Views 2011: December 9 / November 8 / October 2, 2011 / September 18 / July 13 / May 20 / April 25 / April 4 / February 11 / January 17
• Ground Views 2010: November 2 / October 13 / August 13 / June 23 / June 7 / May 4 / April 16 / April 2

UPark Features:

• The Gatehouse will serve as a welcome center and will include an equipment checkout area, an administrative office, restrooms, dressing rooms and a meeting room.
  
  
• A large parking lot in the upper portion of the park will serve both recreation and athletic facilities and a smaller lot will be located adjacent to the recreation gatehouse. 
  
  
• An open event lawn will be utilized primarily for informal recreation but may also be scheduled for special events.
  
  
• Court areas will include four tennis courts, two sand volleyball courts and two basketball courts. 
  
  
• A multipurpose synthetic turf, measuring 400’ x 620’, will be available to serve three different purposes:  four flag football fields, three soccer fields, or two softball fields at any one time.
  
  
• A pavilion will offer students an area for picnics and cookouts, and may also double as a performance venue.
  
  
• Trails will be available for running, walking and jogging.
  
  
• A nine-hole disc golf course will eventually be included on the site.
  
  
• High and low rope courses will eventually be available through group programs and academic coursework to enhance team and leadership development.

Sponsorship and private giving opportunities are available for this facility. Click to learn more!