Join us for Pack the Park: Field Day at University Park on Friday, March 27, 2026! 

Pack the Park: Field Day is a fun-filled event that brings together competitive tournaments, drop‑in activities, fitness challenges, and creative stations. Whether you're looking to test your skills, get active, have fun with friends, or get creative, there is something for everyone! Celebrate the official reopening of UPark for the spring semester with the opportunities to win prizes, and enjoy great snacks.

Event Details
  • When: Friday, March 27, 2026 | 4 - 7 p.m.
  • Where: UPARK 1090 Devon Ln, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
  • How to get there: You can walk, bike, drive yourself, take a bus or jump on a Shuttle. We will have 2 shuttles starting at 3:45 p.m., pick-up locations include outside of UREC and outside of TDU.
  • Who: JMU Students
  • What to wear: Athletic clothes and shoes

No registration or experience required to participate!
Check-in starts at 4 p.m. at the UPARK Gatehouse and will run until 6:45 p.m.
Check-in will explain where everything is and how you can win participation incentives throughout the event.

What’s included?
A fun evening of throwback activities from an American PE class or Field Day from Elementary School.
A chance to take home incentives such as a UREC or UPARK t-shirt, a giftcard, or pack of Student Affairs Goodies.
Water and Llight food will be provided throughout the event.
A chance to sign the IM Banner and Win an IM Champ Shirt for certain events.

Activities

Activity

Location

Time

Combine (vertical jump, broad jump, 40 yd dash)

Turf Field A

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Knockerball

Turf Field B

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Parachute Games

Turf Field A

Ongoing

Hot dogs and Hamburger Cookout

Pavillion

Ongoing

Potato Sack and Tri-leg Races

Turf Field B

Ongoing

Free throw contest or 3 point contest

Basketball Court

Ongoing

Kickball Tournament 

Turf Field C

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Pickleball

Tennis/Pickleball Courts

4:15 - 4:50 p.m | 6:30 - 7 p.m.

Sunnset Yoga 

Lawn

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Tie Dye and Face Paint

Pavilion

Ongoing

Yard games (Cornhole, CanJam, Roundnet)

Turf Field B

Ongoing

Learn to Deadlift

Pavilion

Ongoing

 Pilates

 Lawn

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TEAM Challenge Course Open House

TEAM Challenge Course

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Sand Volleyball Tournament

Sand Volleyball Court

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Pickleball Tourney

Tennis/Pickleball Court

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