Official Instagram of Duke Recreation & Physical Education, a division of Duke Athletics. A 99,000 square ft. An average of 3,000 users visit the center per day.
The Wilson Recreation Center located on West Campus is the larger of the two recreation centers on campus. facility completed in 1999, the center boasts three basketball-volleyball courts, 2 wood floor multi-purpose rooms with mirrors that are used for a variety of aerobic classes, yoga, Pilates, martial arts and self-defense activities. These rooms are also used by Group Fitness, PE classes and d
ance groups. The center also houses two classrooms and administrative offices . The varsity swimming and wrestling programs also practice in Wilson. The administrative offices for Facilities, Campus Recreation, Intramural, Club Sports and Health, Wellness and Physical Education (HWPE) are located in Wilson. Wilson offers a 3 lane indoor 160 meter mondo track, 2 racquetball courts, Quenchers, a snack bar that provides healthy drinks and snacks following a tough workout or when you are craving a refreshing alternative. Duke University’s spacious Taishoff Aquatic Center, completed in 1972, serves as the home for the Duke University swimming and diving teams. In the past, the facility has hosted many major meets, including the AIAW Women’s National Swimming Championships (1978), the National Junior Olympic Swimming Championships (1979), the NCAA Diving Regionals (1979), the Atlantic Coast Conference Championships (1979, 1983, 1984) and the New South Collegiate Invitational (1986), as well as numerous state championships. The facility boasts a 25-yard, eight-lane racing pool with seven-foot lanes and a depth tapering from 4 ½ feet at each end to a depth of seven feet in the center. Other features include custom built stainless starting blocks and ample spectator seating. An eight-lane Omega electronic timing system with a full eight-lane display board is used for all collegiate meets. The facility includes one of the few indoor 10-meter towers in the Southeast, as well as five and seven-meter platforms. The facility also has two one-meter and two three-meter springboards, equipped with maxiflex boards. The separate diving well measures 66 feet by 42 feet with a depth of 17 feet. The Brodie Center is located on East Campus. The facility opened in 1994 as an addition to Memorial Gym that was opened in 1935. The majority of infrastructure is in the pre-existing structure. Brodie measures at 50,000 square feet and offers 4 basketball-volleyball wood floor courts, a classroom, weight room 2 racquetball courts and a multi-purpose room with mirrors that is used for aerobic classes, yoga, Pilates, Martial arts and self-defense and dance groups. The center also houses administrative offices. Brodie is practice home to women’s varsity volleyball and Intramural basketball games, P.E. and aerobic classes. Brodie Pool is a 4 lane, 25 yard Brodie Pool located in the Brodie Recreation Center on Duke’s East Campus for open swim, stroke clinics, private and semi-private lessons. The Brodie Pool and associated locker room facilities are located on the ground floor of the Brodie Recreation Center.
02/20/2025
Last weekend, the Duke Rec & PE Fitness Staff had a blast attending the 2025 Southeast Collegiate Fitness Expo presented by IFTA at NC State University!
Our team—both professional staff and students—had an amazing time diving into the latest in fitness education, networking with fellow fitness professionals, and exploring evidence-based practices for group fitness and PT sessions💪
We can’t wait to apply everything we learned to enhance the fitness experience at Duke, bringing fresh ideas and expert knowledge to our community. Here’s to fostering lifelong well-being with fitness, fun, and learning!
01/10/2025
❄️ Weather Alert! ❄️
Due to the inclement weather, Duke Recreation facilities are operating with adjusted hours.
👉 Swipe or check our website for the most up-to-date information on facility closures and program cancellations.
Stay safe and warm, Blue Devils!
01/07/2025
Wilson: Where Duke gets active. 🏀🏋️♀️🏊♂️
04/29/2024
Registration for Summer Intramural Programs opens today!
Term 1: Pickleball & Table Tennis
Term 2: 3v3 Basketball & Disc Golf
Term 1 registration closes May 14. Form your teams today on MyRec > Intramural Sports: https://buff.ly/3uTFlGg
04/19/2024
It was a busy final weekend of the semester as Outdoor Adventures took out three trips April 12 - 14!
⛵️ Photos 1 - 3: One group spent the weekend sailing along the Outer Banks. By the end of the weekend, participants had learned the basics of sailing and were able to navigate and operate a 25ft sailboat all on their own!
🧗♀️ Photos 4 - 5: After a semester of climbing at the wall with Women of Outdoor Adventures - Plus (WOA+) this group took it outside to climb on some real rock at Pilot Mountain, NC.
🌊 Photos 6 - 8: A group of undergrad students caught some waves at Wrightsville Beach, NC.
04/17/2024
Last chance to join us this Saturday for our Powerlifting Meet! Check-in will start at 9:00am. Register now on MyRec: https://buff.ly/4cqXRqJ
04/16/2024
"Due to unforeseen circumstances, this year we were unable to secure Cameron Indoor for the basketball championship night. While we dearly missed the thrill of competing on the iconic Coach K Court, we believe it's important to celebrate the stories and successes that have graced its floors in years past. One such remarkable tale comes from the spring 2023 intramural basketball season, where a team of Intramural Free Agents known as Toothpaste., captured the hearts of spectators and competitors alike as they battled their way to a championship game in Cameron Indoor Stadium."
Read more about Toothpaste.'s rise to glory in the most recent blog on our website: https://buff.ly/3W0hYpY
04/12/2024
We made a splash last weekend as Outdoor Adventures embarked on its first surfing trip of the spring! The water was a little chilly but wetsuits kept surfers warm. Their day consisted of a beachside clinic before hitting the waves ☀️🌊
04/11/2024
Four of our Sport Clubs took Dream Trips over Spring Break. Dream Trips are made possible thanks to a generous endowment gifted to our program by the Gorter Family in honor of Kevin Gorter – a previous Sport Club participant.
Read about our clubs' travels to California, Costa Rica, Georgia and Puerto Rico in the newest blog on our website: https://buff.ly/4aqgIR8
🥍 Photos 1- 3: Women’s Club Lacrosse in Santa Barbara, CA
⚽️ Photos 4 - 5: Women’s Club Soccer in Costa Rica
🚣♂️ Photos 6 - 7: Club Rowing in Gainesville, GA
🏀 Photos 8 - 10: Women’s Club Basketball in Puerto Rico
04/09/2024
Last chance to join us April 15 & 17 for our first-ever Cricket tournament! Registration closes at 11:55pm tonight on Myrec > Intramural Sports: https://buff.ly/3uTFlGg
04/05/2024
Our Outdoor Adventures team took advantage of a warm spring weekend as they guided trips exploring the Haw River and Duke Campus Farm 🛶🌱☀️
📸 1 - 3: Recent rains gave plenty of flow on a local paddling trip down the Haw River from Saxpahaw to Union Bridge. Participants learned the basics of paddling, how to navigate small rapids, nature nuggets about the local flora and fauna as well as the history of the river to the milling industry.
📸 4 - 7: An afternoon at Duke Campus Farm was spent learning what the wonderful Farm staff do to prepare for the season. Participants learned how to care for and water seedlings before they go in the ground, helped give the buildings an aesthetic uplift with some painting, made pizzas from scratch while watching Duke Basketball, and enjoyed the sunset while sitting around a fire making s'mores.
04/03/2024
Lot’s of fun has been happening in our Physical Education classes this year. From retro workouts to puppy visits, you never know what might pop up 🐾
Class registration for Fall 2024 opened today – check out one of our many P.E. classes to add to your schedule.
📸 Featured Photos:
1 - 3: Fusion Fitness with Maria tries out a retro old-school aerobics workout. Fusion Fitness is a high-energy class that combines resistance, cardio, flexibility, agility and more!
5 - 8: Nerine, an 18-week-old golden lab from Duke’s Puppy Kindergarten makes a visit to Sheri’s Pilates class. Her energy brought a welcomed boost to everyone’s day!
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