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Tours

1. Recreational Tour

   At Northwest, fitness is very important. This tour contains some opportunities that are available for physical activity.

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   1. Robert and Virginia Foster Fitness Center

      The Foster Fitness Center consists of 19,490 square feet of open floor space to accommodate cardio and weight lifting machines, a human performance lab and classroom space. The facility houses a group exercise room and a 2,300-square-foot mezzanine with cardio equipment and windows that provide natural lighting. It includes locker rooms and an enclosed walkway connecting the Student Recreation Center for added convenience.recreation facilities for student use.
      
      Facility Includes:
      

      • Free weights 
      • Cardio equipment 
      • Locker rooms 

   2. Student Recreation Center

      The Student Recreation Center is a facility for Northwest students, faculty and staff members.
      
      Facility Includes:
      

      • Basketball/Volleyball courts
      • Badminton/pickleball courts
      • Racquetball/handball courts
      • Suspended track
      • Upstairs functional fitness training area
      • Exercise machines

   3. High Rise Courts

      The High Rise Courts are outdoor recreational courts for Northwest students, faculty, staff and community use.  

      
      Facilities include:
      

      • Tennis
      • Basketball
      • Handball and Pickleball courts

   4. Practice Fields

      The practice fields are available for Northwest students, faculty, staff and community use.

   5. Hughes Fieldhouse

      Located just northwest of College Park and Bearcat Stadium on the Northwest campus, the Carl and Cheryl Hughes Fieldhouse serves as a host site for a wide range of University and community activities.

       

      The Hughes Fieldhouse contains:

      • 90x55 yard turf inside a 300 meter track

      • Batting cages

      • Tennis courts

      • Track

      • High Jump

      • Pole Vault

      • Triple Jump

      • Throwing

      • Locker room/ restroom

      • Spectator Seating

      
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   6. Cricket Pitch

      The Cricket Pitch is a recreation area for Northwest students, faculty, staff and community use.

   7. High-Rise Sand Volleyball Courts

      Sand volleyball courts are accessible for Northwest students, faculty, staff and community use.
      
      
      Sand Volleyball Locations 
      

      • Hudson and Perrin
      • Tower Suits/Millikan
      • Forest Village Apartments

   8. Forest Village Sand Volleyball Courts

      Sand volleyball courts are accessible for Northwest students, faculty, staff and community use.
      
      
      Sand Volleyball Locations 
      

      • Hudson and Perrin
      • Tower Suits/Millikan
      • Forest Village Apartments

      
      

   9. Hudson/Perrin Sand Volleyball Courts

      Sand volleyball courts are accessible for Northwest students, faculty, staff and community use.
      
      
      Sand Volleyball Locations 
      

      • Hudson and Perrin
      • Tower Suits/Millikan
      • Forest Village Apartments

   10. The MOERA Challenge Course

       Challenge Course

       The Challenge Course at MOERA is comprised of a low elements course, Carolina Climbing Wall, Alpine Tower, and Odyssey III high ropes course. We are dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and productive challenge environment. We are happy to design a custom challenge course program that will meet your specific needs.

       
       To learn more visit: www.nwmissouri.edu/recreation/moera/challengecourse.htm or to schedule a program at MOERA, contact Campus Recreation at crec@nwmissouri.edu or 660.562.1606.

   11. Canoes and Kayaking

       Canoes and Kayaking

       Paddle for fun, fishing, or fitness on picturesque Mozingo Lake. Our canoe and kayak rental program includes use of the watercraft, paddles, and lifejackets. 
       
       

       To learn more visit:
       https://www.nwmissouri.edu/recreation/MOERA/canoe.htm or to schedule a program at MOERA, contact Campus Recreation at crec@nwmissouri.edu or 660.562.1606.