July 2, 2019
Canoe & Kayak Rentals
Reminders! 1. Our operations are weather dependent; if it is particularly windy (15mph) or stormy (thunder and lightning) please call before coming down. 2. There is NO PUBLIC LAUNCH for personal watercraft at the UW Waterfront. Fritz Hedges Waterway Park, East Montlake Park, the Washington Park Arboretum, and the Montlake Community Center are the closest…
September 11, 2023
Climbing Classes
Welcome to Crags Climbing Center! We proudly offer a comprehensive range of climbing classes suitable for all experience levels, from complete novices to intermediate climbers looking to upskill. Financial Assistance If you want to participate and have a financial need, consider applying to the Student Recreation Fund. Through the support of the Student…
April 28, 2021
Paddling construction guidance
Thinking of renting a boat from the Waterfront Activities Center (WAC)? Please do! We want you to get out on the water safely, and with that in mind, we ask that you take a look at this short video on YouTube put together by the WSDOT. The video explains your role in keeping everyone well…
January 14, 2021
Make a Gift
The land and the water around the ASUW Shell House have been a place to gather since time immemorial. For generations, the Lakes Duwamish people met to portage their canoes across the land that used to separate Lake Union and Lake Washington. The ASUW Shell House serves as a metaphor for the shared values of…
July 30, 2020
Parent and Family Programs offer giveaways
By Robin Brooks We’re excited to announce that each Wednesday in August, UW Parent and Family Programs will be giving away UW Recreation gift certificates for boat rentals and large buckets of balls for use at the Golf Range! A total of 30 gift certificates will be given to those who contribute on their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/uwfamily/)…
January 31, 2019
History
The ASUW Shell House is home of the famous “Boys in the Boat” and an icon of rowing and UW history. However, this building has a much deeper history according to HistoryLink. Below are a few of the stories that the Shell House brings together. Tribal Known as “Carry a Canoe” in Lushootseed, stəx̌ʷugʷit (stukh-ug-weelth)…
December 20, 2018
IMA Celebrates 50th Anniversary
By Sean Harding, UW Recreation The University of Washington Intramural Activities Building celebrated its 50th anniversary last week by staying open until midnight and hosting five hours, marking five decades, of special activities including giant glow volleyball, dodgeball, archery and glow Zumba. Crags Climbing Center stayed open late and offered free admission while Huskies scrambled,…
June 15, 2018
Waterfront Activities Center
The Waterfront Activities Center (WAC) is nestled on the shores of Union Bay, the gateway to Lake Washington. We are conveniently located on the south side of Husky Stadium, within a short walk of the UW light rail station. From spring through fall we rent kayaks and canoes. Our boat selection can accommodate a single paddler up to a…
July 30, 2012
Donations to Rec Clubs
Recreational Clubs Development Fund (RECSPO) The Department of Recreation has established a tax-deductible Development Fund to provide Clubs the opportunity to seek additional funding support other than that provided from their Rec Clubs Annual Budget allocation. This fund has helped support clubs for expenses such as: league dues and entry fees, out of state travel, purchase…
July 23, 2012
Rec Clubs Directory
Martial Arts Club Name Links Aikido – Kannagara Website Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Website Judo Website Karate – Shotokan Website Kendo Website Kung Fu/Tai Chi Website …
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