Venue · Valparaiso, IN
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About Athletics-Recreation Center
The Athletics–Recreation Center (ARC) is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena on the campus of Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana, United States. It serves as the home court for Valparaiso Beacons men's and women's basketball teams as well as the volleyball team. It opened in 1984 as an addition to Hilltop Gym, the oldest parts of which date to 1939.
Getting there
🅿️ Parking
- Lot 45Car park70 m · 1 min walk
- Lot 43Car park170 m · 3 min walk
- Lot 32Car park250 m · 4 min walk
- Lot 31Car park260 m · 4 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
🛏️ Hotels near Athletics-Recreation Center
Check prices ↗- Country Inn & Suites ValparaisoHotel1.1 km · 18 min walk
- Fairfield Inn & Suites ValparaisoHotel1.2 km · 19 min walk
- Hampton Inn & SuitesHotel1.7 km · 28 min walk
- Holiday Inn Express & SuitesHotel1.8 km · 30 min walk
- Best WesternHotel1.9 km
- TruHotel2.1 km
🛏️ Hotels near Athletics-Recreation Center
Check prices ↗🍽️ Eat & drink nearby
- Picante Mexican CuisineRestaurant · mexican380 m · 6 min walk
- La CabañaRestaurant · mexican470 m · 8 min walk
- Ironwood Brewing Co.Bar500 m · 8 min walk
- Uptown CafeCafé510 m · 8 min walk
- Industrial RevolutionRestaurant · burger540 m · 9 min walk
- Twisted SugarRestaurant · dessert550 m · 9 min walk
- Amici Grill & PizzariaRestaurant610 m · 10 min walk
- Prime Smoked MeatsRestaurant · barbecue620 m · 10 min walk
Artists & teams coming to Athletics-Recreation Center
Valparaiso Beacons Womens Basketball16 dates
Valparaiso Beacons Mens Basketball16 dates- Valparaiso Beacons Womens Volleyball3 dates
Illinois State Redbirds Womens Basketball1 date
Indiana State Sycamores Womens Basketball1 date
Bradley Braves Womens Basketball1 date
Western Illinois Leathernecks Mens Basketball1 date- Southern Illinois Salukis Womens Basketball1 date
Murray State Racers Womens Basketball1 date- Northern Iowa Panthers Womens Basketball1 date
- Evansville Purple Aces Womens Basketball1 date
- SIU Edwardsville Cougars Mens Basketball1 date
Other venues in Valparaiso
Athletics-Recreation Center: FAQs
What's on at Athletics-Recreation Center?
Athletics-Recreation Center has 35 upcoming events. Next up: Indiana State Sycamores at Valparaiso Beacons Womens Volleyball on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Where is Athletics-Recreation Center?
Athletics-Recreation Center is located at 1009 Union Street, Valparaiso, IN, 46383.
How big is Athletics-Recreation Center?
Athletics-Recreation Center has a capacity of around 5,000.
Which hotels are closest to Athletics-Recreation Center?
The closest places to stay are Country Inn & Suites Valparaiso (1.1 km), Fairfield Inn & Suites Valparaiso (1.2 km), and Hampton Inn & Suites (1.7 km).
Where can I park near Athletics-Recreation Center?
Public car parks near Athletics-Recreation Center include Lot 45 (70 m), Lot 43 (170 m), and Lot 32 (250 m).
When did Athletics-Recreation Center open?
Athletics-Recreation Center opened in 1984.
Which teams or companies are based at Athletics-Recreation Center?
Athletics-Recreation Center is the home of Valparaiso Beacons, Valparaiso Beacons women's basketball, and Valparaiso Beacons men's basketball.