At the University of California, Riverside's Recreation department, our programs help Highlanders develop a positive attitude toward life-term fitness and healthy lifestyles, both mental and physical. Our programs, services and facilities are designed to enhance personal and academic success by providing a forum for people of similar interests and skills to meet and participate.

To cultivate mental, physical and social development through recreational services, programs and facilities.

Our Goals

We believe that the greatest numbers of individuals participating under our direction are still in the formative and active phases of their lives, when vigorous participation in games and recreation is necessary, and beneficial to their well-being.