RecWell Facilities

Wildflowers adorn the foreground while the Health and Recreation Complex sign stands in front of the large brick building that has a massive window with the word Butler and bulldog face in it.

There’s a space for you at Butler RecWell. As one of the heartbeat hubs of campus life, our welcoming and fully accessible facilities give Butler students, faculty, and staff a place to connect, recharge, and thrive. Whether you’re here to stay active, meet friends, try something new, or grow on your wellness journey, RecWell is your destination for balance, belonging, and Bulldog spirit.

Weight room with equipment and a wall that has large letters spelling "The Kennel."

Health & Recreation Complex

530 W. 49th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208

  • Two-Court Gym
  • Men’s & Women’s Locker Rooms
  • Three Gender Neutral Restrooms
  • Two Studios
  • Two Fitness Floors
  • Weight Room
  • 1/10 Mile Track
  • Student Lounge

Contact
Cathy Farmer, Asst. Director of Operations
cfarmer@butler.edu

Young adults playing water volleyball watch as one player tries to save the ball from going out of bounds.

Aquatic Center

530 W. 49th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208

  • Six-Lane, 25-Yard Lap Pool
  • Leisure Pool and Lazy River
  • 10-Person Spa
  • Sauna
  • Locker Rooms
  • ADA Gender Neutral Restrooms
  • ADA Pool Lift
  • Lap Swim Equipment
  • Water Volleyball
  • Water Basketball

Contact
Steven Thompson, Asst. Director of Aquatics & Safety
sthompson2@butler.edu

College students play lacrosse on large field with other West Campus sports fields nearby.

West Campus Fields

1010 W. 49th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208

  • Two Intramural Fields
  • Four Club Fields
  • Six Tennis Courts
  • Varsity Softball Field
  • Varsity Field
  • Walking Trail Access
  • Two Large Parking Lots
  • Restrooms
  • Butler Farm

Contact
Ethan McNeil, Asst. Director of Sports Programs
emcneil1@butler.edu

Players on the outdoor pickleball courts meet at the net and bump their paddles in a sign of sportsmanship.

Outdoor Pickleball Courts

5114 Boulevard Pl.
Indianapolis, IN 46208

  • Four Courts
  • Gated
  • LED Lighting
  • RecWell Members and Rentals Only
  • Parking at Apartment Village
  • Submit Reservations to hrc@butler.edu

Contact
Cathy Farmer, Asst. Director of Operations
cfarmer@butler.edu