Northern Illinos University (NIU)

Outdoor Recreational Facility

Location

1555 Recreation Drive, DeKalb, IL

Owner

Northern Illinois University

Architect

Upland Design LTD

Contract Value

$6,749,920

Completion Year

2013
27 Acres; Building 2,700 square feet; Synthetic Sports Turf: 186,200 Sq. ft; Trees: 232; The new outdoor intramural sports complex has six multi-use sports fields where soccer, rugby, flag football, lacrosse, baseball, softball, and ultimate Frisbee can be played. All fields will be lighted, irrigated and under drained for great quality play. New walks will surround the fields allowing students easy access to the fields and the ability to walk ¾ mile lap within the facility. Two shade shelters are included to give teams a meeting space before and after games and spectators a place in the shade.
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