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RecPlex Facility Tour

Take a Virtual Tour of the Facility

The RecPlex facility is an all-in-one sports and events venue with the ability to accommodate anything from a hockey league tournament or soccer practice to school field trips, baby showers, concerts, community events, and much more. Take a virtual tour of the RecPlex and learn more about the different types of spaces offered.

Facility & Room Information

Indoor Ice Arenas

Abel Ice Arena – Rink #1

The main arena has a seating capacity of up to 2,400 people for dry floor events and will feature ice opportunities during winter months. This arena converts to a 20,000-square-foot convention space during spring and summer months with the ability to host concerts, conventions, and expos.

Patty & Jim Cownie Family Ice Arena – Rink #2

Rink #2 has seating for 300 spectators and will feature year-round ice rental opportunities. The rink will also feature radiant bleacher heaters, a sound system, and a drink rail.

Hy-Vee Fieldhouse

Hardwood Courts

The Hy-Vee Fieldhouse will feature three full-size (94’x50’) basketball courts or six full-size (59’x29.5’) volleyball courts on solid maple hardwood. Each court will include a scoreboard, shot clocks, and seating. This area will also include divider curtains to separate the courts and portable bleachers for fans and spectators.

Multipurpose Court

The fourth court will feature a full-size basketball court or two full-size volleyball courts on Plastic poured-in-place flooring. Each court will include a scoreboard, shot clocks, and seating. This area will also include divider curtains to separate the courts and portable bleachers for fans and spectators.

Pickleball Courts

The pickleball court area will feature three full-size pickleball courts. Divider curtains will ensure safety during matches and help contain equipment.

Warmup / Batting Cage Area

The warmup/batting cage area will provide over 5,000 square feet of turf area that can be used for practices, birthday parties, or kids camps.

Field Turf Area

The indoor field is a synthetic turf area with space for a full-size soccer field measuring 355’x245’. The turf area includes scoreboards, a sound system, and divider curtains to segment the field into three separate areas.

Outdoor Fields

The RecPlex will feature three full-size outdoor synthetic turf fields measuring 385’x265’ and include containment netting behind each end line. In addition to having access to wireless internet, the fields will have permanent lighting for night games.

Esports Center

The Esports Center features over 3,500 square feet of space for advanced gaming and technology exhibitions. This space will include 30 high-powered PCs, six consoles, lounge seating, LED lighting, and a sound system. The Esports Center can also be used as a computer lab for numerous technology-related classes.

Kum & Go Community Rooms

The Kum & Go Community Rooms A, B, and C will feature 3,200 square feet of combined space with the capacity to accommodate large gatherings for up to 250 people. These rooms can also be subdivided into three separate rooms for smaller gatherings and are fully wired for audio and video needs, along with a television, tables, and chairs for groups or events.

Layout Options

Activities Room

The Activities Room features 1,000 square feet of space and seating for 60 people. This space is fully wired for audio and video needs and offers a television, tables, and chairs for groups.

Layout Options

Overlook Room

The Overlook Room features 2,200 square feet of space, seating for 130 people, full wiring for audio and video needs, and offers a television, tables, and chairs for groups.

Layout Options

RecPlex Amenities

Along with specific space amenities, the RecPlex also includes:

  • On-site parking for 1,000 vehicles 
  • Bike paths and pedestrian areas
  • Wireless internet access
  • Food concessions 
  • Drinking fountains 
  • More!

Rent a Space at the RecPlex

You can reserve space for private practice, personal gym time, tournaments, birthday parties, baby showers, business meetings, and more.

Rent a Space

Get in Touch With the RecPlex Team

Feel free to reach out with any questions about the facility, amenities, or renting a space.

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