MTSU Campus Recreation
Facilities Reservations
Campus Recreation oversees a number of facilities to inspire and connect an active and strong MTSU community. We also allow many of our spaces to be reserved for both on-campus groups and external events. Please check out our facilities and we hope to see you there soon!
To submit a Facility Reservation Request, fill out a Facility Rental Form using the blue button below. Per campus policies, event forms must be submitted at least 5 business days in advance of the proposed date of the event. Longer reasonable timeframes may be required for large events.
Campus Recreation is not accepting any birthday party reservations at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Facility Reservation Policies & Procedures
MTSU Campus Recreation offers registered student organizations, campus units, and outside groups the opportunity to reserve Campus Recreation facilities for athletic and recreation activities as well as special events.
- To reserve space, the appropriate reservation form must be completed and submitted
- Reservations are on a first come first serve basis
- On campus groups will have first priority over off campus groups if received prior to approval of the off campus group
- Reservations must be received no later than
- 5 business days prior to the event
- 10 business days prior for large events
- Student groups must have all appropriate signatures on the reservation form
- All reservation requests must be approved by Campus Rec professional staff
- Rental of most spaces require a rental fee
- All rates are subject to change
- A deposit may be required
- If not paid by the day of the event, a late fee of 5% of total rental will be assessed for 30 days after event
- An additional 5% each month thereafter until payment is received unless prior arrangements are made
- Outside food requests must follow the MTSU catering contract
- Upon request approval, you will be emailed an event approval confirmation
- Groups will abide by all facility usages policies of Campus Recreation and MTSU
- Groups renting a facility will be held financially responsible for any special cleaning, maintenance, or repair resulting from the event or activity
- Campus Recreation is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged property belonging to the members of rental groups utilizing the facilities
- Complete the Facility Request Form found on the Campus Rec website
- Once the form is completed, a staff member will reach out to you for event detail
- A $75 deposit will be required to secure your facility reservation for your event
- The deposit will count towards the total cost for the event and will be refunded if you cancel your event more than 48 hours in advance
While the primary purpose of the Campus Recreation facilities is to provide recreation for fee paying students as well and faculty/staff who are members, there are various University departments and organizations who utilize the space for classes and activities.
Campus Recreations will allocate the required space at designated priority times for Campus, Student Affairs and student organizations.
- Birthday parties and smaller events will then receive the Hold Harmless Waiver that each participant will need in order to participate
- Larger external groups may be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance with the following requirements:
- Commercial general liability insurance in the amounts of $300,000 per person/$1,000,000 per occurrence
- Specifically include coverage for injury to the minor participants including but not limited to coverage for child abuse and child sexual abuse/molestation
- Additionally insured must include the State of Tennessee and MTSU named as additional insured
- The MTSU address that should be used: 1301 East Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Pricing
Location | Price |
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REC (Campus Recreation) | $1800 per day |
REC (Campus Recreation) | $350 per hour |
REC Aerobics room | $50 per hour |
REC Aerobics room | $300 per day |
REC Climbing Wall | $110 per hour |
REC Gym Courts | $85 per hour/per court |
REC Gym Courts | $500 per day/per court |
REC Indoor Soccer/Inline Hockey Arena | $85 per hour |
REC Indoor Soccer/Inline Hockey Arena | $500 per day |
REC Indoor Track | $125 per day |
REC Indoor/Outdoor Pool | $95 per day/per lane |
REC Indoor/Outdoor Pool | $14 per hour/per lane |
REC Indoor/Outdoor Pool (1-50 people) | $125 per hour |
REC Indoor/Outdoor Pool (1-50 people) | $700 per day |
REC Indoor/Outdoor Pool (51-200 people) | $225 per hour |
REC Indoor/Outdoor Pool (51-200 people) | $1400 per day |
REC Indoor/Outdoor Pool (200+ people) | $275 per hour |
REC Indoor/Outdoor Pool (200+ people) | $1500 per day |
REC Outdoor Volleyball | $75 per hour |
REC Outdoor Volleyball | $450 per day |
REC Intramural Field | $100 per hour/per field |
REC Ping Pong Lounge Area | $50 per hour |
REC Ping Pong Lounge Area | $300 per day |
REC Low Rope Course | $100 per hour |
REC Team Building | $10 per person |
REC Racquetball Court | $30 per hour/per court |
REC Racquetball Court | $180 per day |
REC Sport Club Complex | $100 per hour/per field |
REC Sun Deck | $100 per hour |
REC Sun Deck | $600 per day |
REC Training Room 215 | $50 per hour |
REC Training Room 215 | $300 per day |
MTSU Groups
- Club Sports Complex and Intramural Sports Fields
- $75 per field per hour
- Pro-rated to the half-hour
- $350 full-day rental per field
- $75 per field per hour
- Additional charged services
- $100 paint fee per field
- $175 per portable toilet (not charged to MTSU Sport Clubs)
- This is dependent on the activity and number of fields being used
Non-MTSU Groups
- Summer (May 1 – July 31)
- $75 per field per hour
- Pro-rated to the half-hour
- $350 full-day rental per field
- $75 per field per hour
- Non-summer (MTSU club teams and student groups get first priority on field space)
- $100 per field per hour
- Pro-rated to the half-hour
- $475 full-day rental per field
- $100 per field per hour
- Additional charged services
- $100 paint fee per field
- $175 per portable toilet (minimum 2)
- This is dependent on the activity and number of fields being used
Other Events
Effective January 7th, 2025, Campus Recreation is not accepting any birthday party reservations. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
- The price for a birthday party is $170 for a 2 hour party
- Each additional hour is an additional $85
- Price is based off 1 space (ex. indoor pool, soccer arena or basketball court)
- If you would like 2 spaces, there is an additional cost of $40/hour
- Payment is collected the day of the party
- Please see facility hours for Campus Rec
- No parties will be held outside of open hours
- Pool parties must be any time slot between 1pm and 5pm on a Sat or Sun
- Each participant will be expected to have a parent/guardian sign a waiver upon arrival
- Party size limit: 30 children
- Food is allowed but please respect our facility and keep space as clean as possible
Facility Photos
Indoor Pool
The indoor pool is 33 meters x 25 yards (108 feet x 75 feet) and more than 8,000 square feet! Pool depth ranges from 3.5 feet to 13 feet with approximately 425,000 gallons of water for you to enjoy. An accessibility ramp, step entrance, and 90-foot water slide are at the shallow end. At the deep end, there is a one-meter diving board.
Open Swim. The pool is open for water activity of choice, depending on available space in the pool area.
Lap Swimming: Check the posted pool schedule at the pool and online. Training equipment such as kickboards, pull buoys, hand paddles, bar buoys, and buoy belts are available for use.


Outdoor Pool
The outdoor pool has five fountains, 4 lap swim lanes and measures 25 yards x 50 feet with a 0–5 foot depth. The zero-level entry makes the pool accessible to everyone. The pool is usually open May through Labor Day.
Open Swim. The pool is open for water activity of choice, depending on available space in the pool area.
Lap Swimming: Check the posted pool schedule at the pool and online. Training equipment such as kickboards, pull buoys, hand paddles, bar buoys, and buoy belts are available for use.









6 Full size racquetball courts. Can be set up for Walleyball or racquetball.


