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The Recreation Building at the University of Iowa houses the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility, a key venue for indoor athletics on the UI campus. The facility features spectator seating on the southwest balcony and along the entire west side, with admission to indoor meets free for spectators. This page provides practical details to help you plan your visit, whether you're catching a meet, a practice session, or a community event.
Located at 930 Evashevski Drive (also listed as 930 Stadium Drive), Iowa City, IA 52242, the Recreation Building is part of the university’s Recreational Services. It played a notable role in high-level competition, including hosting the Big Ten Indoor Championships and housing a 200m banked track installed in 2016 to support elite events.
Getting there is straightforward with campus parking options and transit. Public hourly parking is available in Ramp 3 and the Hawkeye Ramp on campus. Park by-the-hour options can also be found in The University of Iowa Recreation Building Lot (930 Evashevski Dr) with pay-by-phone convenience. UI Cambus serves the campus with routes that connect to nearby facilities and student housing; check CAMBUS maps for routes such as 31, 32, 34, 35, and related services.
For visitors staying nearby, we’ve highlighted affiliate partner hotels and dining options to simplify your trip. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University and Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights offer convenient locations for events and campus visits, with dining and amenities close at hand. Whether you’re planning a short trip or a longer stay, we’ve got you covered with reliable, no-fuss recommendations.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 930 Evashevski Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242 (Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility).
- Alternate/commonly listed address: 930 Stadium Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242 (location used in some campus materials).
- Venue type: Indoor track facility and athletic training space (part of the Recreation Building complex).
- Seating: Spectator seating available on the southwest balcony and the entire west side of the facility; admission to indoor meets is free.
- Parking: Public hourly parking in Ramp 3 and Hawkeye Ramp on campus; Parkopedia lists nearby parking as The University of Iowa Recreation Building Lot (930 Evashevski Dr) with pay-by-phone options.
- Transit: UI Cambus serves the campus; relevant routes/maps are listed by CAMBUS (Routes 31, 32, 34, 35, etc.).
- Nearby hotels: Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University (328 S Clinton St); Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights (901 Melrose Ave).
- Notable events hosted: Big Ten Indoor Championships (Men’s: 1989, 1997, 2006; Women’s: 1991, 2004) at the facility; the 200m banked track was installed in 2016 to support high‑level competition and was originally used for the 2016 World Indoor Championships in Portland, Oregon.
- Renamed/demolished: The building remains in use as the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility after a 2016 renovation; no demolition occurred, and it continues to operate within Recreational Services.