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.