Buena Vista University Recreation Services

We provide resources to support student development and engagement in all varieties of Intramural Sports, Outdoor Recreation, Fitness Classes and Wellness Initiatives.

The purpose of the Recreation Services program is to encourage and develop healthy habits among the BVU community. It provides resources to support student engagement in all varieties of Intramural Sports, Outdoor Recreation, Fitness Classes and Wellness Initiatives. Recreation Services is a division of Student Affairs and is located at 27 Peterson Drive, in house along the lake front. It is the goal of this department to facilitate student development through experiential education, self-discovery, leadership assessment, building interpersonal skills, and technical skill development. Recreation Services’ programs offer students opportunities to become involved, explore the world, and challenge themselves while building a foundation of healthy and balanced habits. The University has many recreational items that can be checked out for students to use. Some of these items include canoes, kayaks, camping equipment, racquet ball racquets, disc golf equipment, volleyballs, fitness equipment, and golf clubs for lawn golf.

The Recreation House is located along the shores of Storm Lake, just west of Siebens Field House. The Rec House is the place to go to checkout recreational equipment including canoes, kayaks, bikes, basketballs, disc golf, bag toss and camping gear. Several annual events are featured at this location including the 5k Turkey Trot Fun Run, Extreme Winter Festival, and the Beaver’s Great Cardboard Boat Float Challenge. Many campus groups and offices reserve this space for meetings, retreats, and socials, as it is the only spot on campus to view the sunset around a campfire.