
Participants are expected to follow all UREC Policies and University Policies in all Open Recreation spaces.
Courtyards (East and West)
- Priority is given to those with previously approved reservations; all other use is on a first come, first served basis. If you have a confirmed reservation, please check in at the Welcome Center in the front of the building (Entrance H).
- Drop-in use is intended for JMU students, faculty, and staff. Unauthorized use or activity is strictly prohibited.
- Alcohol, skateboards, tobacco products, glass, open flames, and pets are not permitted inside at this facility.
- Alcohol is only permitted for ABC licensed events.
- Use of the grill is by reservation only.
- Please dispose of all trash before leaving the courtyard and return any equipment to its original location.
- Additional lawn games are available for check-out at the UREC Equipment Center.
Multi-Activity Centers and Sports Forums
- Closed-toe, non-marking athletic shoes must be worn at all times.
- Hats are not permitted for safety reasons. Shirts must be worn at all times.
- Please keep the floor clear. Personal belongings must be kept in cubbies or lockers.
- Dunking is permitted. No hanging on rims/nets.
- While full-court games are in progress, spectators or those waiting to play may not shoot at the other basket.
- During pick-up games, a team with two straight wins must release the court for two new teams to play when others are waiting. Games should be scored by 2’s and 3’s and conclude when a team reaches 22.
- No spitting, intentionally creating health hazards, profane language, or physical altercations.
- Only water or sport drinks in re-sealable sports bottles are permitted. Food and other beverages must be consumed in the Atrium.
- No chewing gum.
Racquetball and Squash Courts
- Please check in at the Equipment Center prior to using courts.
- Closed-toe, non-marking athletic shoes must be worn at all times.
- The use of protective eyewear and racquet wrist straps is strongly recommended for racquet sport players.
- Please refrain from marking the walls with shoes and/or racquets.
- If assistance is needed with wallyball or other equipment, please contact UREC staff.
- Please leave the court promptly at the conclusion of your reservation time.
- Only water or sport drinks in re-sealable sports bottles are permitted. Food and other beverages must be consumed in the Atrium.
- No chewing gum.
Track
Track Distance: 6 laps per mile
- Please travel in direction indicated on overhead sign.
- Closed-toe athletic shoes must be worn at all times.
- Please keep the floor clear. Personal belongings must be kept in lockers.
- Slower joggers/walkers please stay to the inside and allow for passing on the outside.
- Spectators may not stand or block lanes during regular operations.
- Only water or sport drinks in re-sealable sports bottles are permitted. Food and other beverages must be consumed in the Atrium.
- No chewing gum.
Disc Golf
- This course is open to JMU students, faculty, and staff. You may be asked to present your valid JACard on the course. Unauthorized use or activity is strictly prohibited.
- Priority is given to those with previously approved reservations; all other use is on a first come, first served basis. If you have a confirmed reservation, please check in at the UREC Gatehouse.
- Alcohol, tobacco products, open flames, and pets are not permitted on the course.
- Please dispose of all trash before and after you play.
- Do not throw off a tee until the group in front of you has cleared the hole.
- You can check out discs at UREC's University Park Gatehouse. Scorecards and pencils are located at Tee 1.
- Restrooms, shelter and first aid are available at UREC's University Park Gatehouse.
- If you need assistance, please visit or call UREC's University Park Gatehouse at 540-568-8793.
Trails
- Trails are open to the public from dawn to dusk.
- Please dispose of waste properly.
- Moving, cutting or otherwise damaging any timber, tree or other forest product is prohibited.
- Watch for flying discs. Portions of trails cross through the UREC Disc Golf Course.
- No alcohol, nicotene or cannabis products.
- No open flames or use of matches or lighters.
- Leashed dogs are welcome. Please pick up and dispose of all waste in proper receptacles.
- Children under 16 must be supervised.
- Only emergency and service vehicles are permitted on trails. No bicycles.
- Restrooms, shelter and assistance are available at University Park and the Arboretum during respective facility operating hours.
To reserve these trails for an event, please contact UREC at 540-568-8737.
For emergencies, call JMU Campus Police at 540-568-6911.