Knott Athletic Recreation Convocation Complex
We strive to meet the recreational needs of everyone who comes through our doors. If you want to walk the track, play some racquetball, shoot some hoops or work out in the weight room or cardio room, the ARCC is the place for you! Should you have any questions, please call 301-447-5290.
Summer Hours May 14th-August 19th
ARCC will be CLOSED for Memorial Day observance, Monday, May 28th.
The ARCC will be OPEN during the high school graduations:
May 25th through June 8th
The field house will be closing at 7:00pm on Friday, May 25th and reopen at 11:00am on Saturday, May 26th. (This is only the area housing courts and indoor track.)
For weather-related information on delayed openings, closings or class cancellations, please call 301-447-7424 (campus extension 7424).
The ARCC is a 105,000 square foot facility used for fitness and recreation, intercollegiate athletics, entertainment and cultural events. Included is the Knott Arena, which features a main arena/convocation center with a seating capacity of 3,500 for basketball and up to 5,000 for other events. The ARCC also contains the John J. Dillon Field House, which has four multipurpose basketball, tennis, volleyball and badminton courts and a jogging track. In addition to the Arena and Field House, the facility contains a 25-meter swimming pool; a 4800 sq. ft. PNC Fitness Center; one racquetball/wallyball court; an group exercise studio a sports medicine room; student and faculty locker rooms; saunas; varsity and intramural equipment areas; seminar and conference rooms; and offices for the athletic and recreational services departments.
See our Recreational Brochure for more highlights on what we have to offer.
Recreational Services Goals:
- to develop skills
- to better maintain health and fitness
- to promote sportsmanship, team spirit, cooperation and friendly competition
- to boost socialization
- to release stress through activity
- to HAVE FUN!!
