Visitor Information

University Recreation welcomes you to Tuscaloosa! Below you will find information regarding your visit.

UREC Visiting Information

• The student leadership of each club is typically the main source of communication for all event logistics
• Release of Liability Form must be completed by participants, including visiting teams, prior to an activity.
  • Participants under 18 years old are considered minors in Alabama and must have a Parental Consent Form completed by a parent or guardian. Forms must be received by 2 p.m. Monday-Friday for participation that evening or weekend.
• Alcohol, drugs and tobacco are not permitted to be used by participants or spectators at any University Recreation Facility including the fields.
• Pets, such as dogs and cats, are not permitted at any University Recreation Facility including the fields.
• Athletic Trainers are available for all home events and arrive 60 minutes prior to each game (Please bring your own supplies for taping)
• Players may use the showers and locker rooms in the Student Recreation Center by asking a Sport Programs staff member (players must bring their own towels)
• Food and drink are not allowed in the Student Recreation Center, except the lobby. Water and sports drinks are permitted in closed lid containers (fast food style cups with a lid and straw are not permitted)
• Glass containers and gum are prohibited in all facilities
• Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated including, but not limited to, verbal abuse, physical abuse, harassment, abuse of staff, obscene gestures or profane language
• If a participant or guest is asked to leave a facility for misconduct they must leave immediately and may be required to meet with staff or reported to their institution.
• Vending is not permitted at facilities without prior authorization.
• Vehicles and bikes are not permitted on Fields or grassy areas. Please use parking lots provided.
• Fields and pools may be closed due to inclement weather (lightning, excessive rain), problems with irrigation, poor drainage of fields or other issues. When lightening is within 10 miles play will be suspended and will not resume until at least 30 minutes after the last strike.
• When game play is suspended due to dangerous weather conditions all participants and spectators must vacate the premises and seek safe shelter.

Directions

Student Recreation Center & Tennis Courts

401 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL

• From McFarland Blvd (US-82), Take the Campus Drive exit
• Turn left onto Campus Drive
• Turn left at the first traffic light onto Peter Bryce Blvd
• Turn right at the first stop sign, into the UREC upper parking lot.
• The entrance to the Student Recreation Center is behind the circular drive and crape myrtle trees.

Student Recreation Center Fields

• From McFarland Blvd (US-82), Take the Campus Drive exit
• Turn left onto Campus Drive
• Go through the first traffic light
• Turn left into the UREC lower parking lot, just past the Outdoor Pool

Student Recreation Center Rugby Field & additional SRC Field parking

• From McFarland Blvd (US-82), Take the Campus Drive exit
• Turn left onto Campus Drive
• Turn left at the first traffic light onto Peter Bryce Blvd
• Go straight at the first stop sign
• Turn right at the first drive onto 4^th Street (just past the tennis courts)
• Turn right at the first stop sign into the large surface lot

Aquatic Center

415 Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401

• From McFarland Blvd (US-82), Take the University Blvd exit
• Turn Right onto University Blvd
• Veer left onto Bryant Drive
• Pass the Aquatic Center and turn left at the 5^th traffic light onto Hackberry Lane
• Turn left behind the Aquatic Center into the parking lot

Parking

• Permits are not required to park in a legal space after zone enforced hours (7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday) and on weekends.
• Pay Station is located in Student Recreation Center Lot 401 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL closest to Peter Bryce Blvd.
• For more information on parking at the University of Alabama, please visit  Bama Parking Visitor Information
• Parking Map

Other Resources

• Campus Map
• Tuscaloosa Visitor Information
• Hospital – DCH Regional Medical Center
  • 809 University Blvd. E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-2029
  • Phone: 205-759-7111
• Hospital – DCH Northport Medical Center
  • 700 Hospital Dr, Northport, AL 35476
  • Phone: 205-333-4500
• Urgent Care – Med Center North PC
  • 3909 McFarland Boulevard, Northport, Alabama 35476
  • Phone: 205-333-1993
  • Med Center Locations
• Urgent Care – Med Center South PC
  • 5005 Oscar Baxter Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
  • Phone: 205-343-2225
  • Med Center Locations