SFU Recreation

We Value

• Active Living: Supporting and empowering a balanced lifestyle is crucial to the health and success of all.
• Transformative Growth: A culture of continuous learning and mentorship breeds unparalleled opportunities for development, exploration, and the building of strong leaders.
• Inclusivity: Welcoming and embracing diversity creates a place of belonging and engagement that is the heart of a strong community.
• Customer Experience: Roots in best practice with a flair for the personal touch raises a new standard for lasting impact and brings people back for more.
• Fun: Spirit transforms and unites us, creating meaning and unleashing an infectious force of positive change.

Who we Serve

SFU Rec... it’s for everyone! Most SFU students, staff, and faculty receive a Membership and are our most frequent visitors, however we welcome all. Whether you are beginner or advanced, prefer organized or drop-in, or like individual, team, or group activities, SFU Rec has something for you.

Where we are Located

SFU Rec is physically housed on the Burnaby campus in the Lorne Davies Complex. The majority of our facilities and programs are located here.

Why it Matters

Recreation is crucial for a balanced and successful life.
• SFU Rec programs and services provide opportunities for physical activity, stress relief, spiritual connectedness, social bonding, and the learning of new skills.
• Strong community builds engagement, comfort and fun, contributing to social and mental health.
• Our focus on leadership development benefits students with meaningful relationships and lifelong skills that extend far past classroom walls.