Hours, Location and Contact Information

Temporary Parking Closure: The ARC parking lot will be closed from June 15–September 11 for access improvements. The Pavilion parking structure is the alternative parking location for the duration of the project. The ARC main entrance will remain the entry point for the ARC. For the latest updates on the project please view this article from UC Davis Design and Construction Management.

ARC Hours of Operation & Contact Information

Hours of Operation

  • Monday - Friday 5am-12am

  • Saturday - Sunday 8am-11pm

    NOTE: Please check the Adjusted Holiday Hours Box below for adjusted hours during Holidays, Winter or Spring Break, and Special Events 

Summer Hours 

  • Monday - Friday 6am-10pm
  • Saturday - Sunday 9am-9pm

Adjusted Holiday Hours

Summer Hours Begin: June 15, 2026
  • Monday - Friday, 6am-10pm
  • Saturday - Sunday, 9am-9pm
Juneteenth
  • Friday, June 19, 10am-8pm
Independence Day
  • Friday, July 3, 10am-8pm
  • Saturday, July 4, 9am-5pm
  • Sunday, July 5, 9am-5pm
  • Monday, July 6, 10am-8pm
Labor Day
  • Monday, September 7, 10am-8pm
Academic Term Hours Begin: September 21, 2026
  • Monday - Friday, 5am-12am
  • Saturday - Sunday, 8am-11pm
Veterans Day
  • Wednesday, November 11, 9am-10pm
Thanksgiving
  • Wednesday, November 25, 5am-5pm
  • Thursday, November 26, Closed
  • Friday, November 27, Closed
  • Saturday, November 28, 9am-5pm
Winter Break Hours: December 14, 2026 - January 3rd, 2027
  • Monday - Friday, 7am-7pm
  • Saturday - Sunday, 9am-5pm
Holiday Closure: December 21, 2026 - January 1st, 2027

 

MLK Day
  • Friday, January 15, 5am-10pm
  • Saturday, January 16, 9am-5pm
  • Sunday, January 17, 9am-5pm
  • Monday, January 18, 9am-10pm
President's Day
  • Friday, February 12, 5am-10pm
  • Saturday, February 13, 9am-5pm
  • Sunday, February 14, 9am-5pm
  • Monday, February 15, 9am-10pm
Spring Break Hours: March 22, 2027 - March 25th, 2027
  • Monday - Thursday, 7am-7pm
Farmworker's Day
  • Friday, March 26, 9am-5pm
  • Saturday, March 27, 9am-5pm
  • Sunday, March 28,. 9am-5pm
Picnic Day 
  • Saturday, April 17, Closed
Spring Banquet
  • Friday, May 14th 5am-5pm
Memorial Day
  • Friday, May 28, 5am-10pm
  • Saturday, May 29, 9am-5pm
  • Sunday, May 30, 9am-5pm
  • Monday, May 31, 9am-10pm
Juneteenth
  • Friday, June 18, 10am-8pm
Independence Day
  • Friday, July 2, 10am-8pm
  • Saturday, July 3, 9am-5pm
  • Sunday, July 4, 9am-5pm
  • Monday, July 5, 10am-8pm

Contact Information

Email

Member Services

[email protected]

Front Desk Phone

530-754-5306

Equipment Room Phone

530-754-2167

Fax

530-754-8444

Directions and Parking

Location

Activities & Recreation Center, First Floor, Room 154

Mailing Address

232 ARC
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616

Driving Directions

From San Francisco

  • Take US-101 S via the ramp to Oakland/I-80/San Jose    
  • Take the exit onto I-80 E toward Oakland (Partial toll road)
  • Slight right at CA-113 N (signs for CA-113/Woodland)
  • Take the Russell Blvd exit toward Davis
  • Turn right at Russell Blvd
  • Turn Right at La Rue Rd
  • Turn Left at Orchard Park Road

From Sacramento

  • Take I-80 W    
  • Take exit 70 to merge onto CA-113 N toward Woodland    
  • Take the Russell Blvd exit toward Davis
  • Turn right at Russell Blvd
  • Turn Right at La Rue Rd
  • Turn Left at Orchard Park Road

Parking

AMP Park

When you're on the go, the free AMP Park app makes it easy to pay for parking at UC Davis right from your phone. Once you set up your account, simply select your parking zone, vehicle, pay for the day or hour and go. It's smart, contactless payment in the palm of your hand! For more information on AMP Park app and specifics about its implications and zones on the UC Davis campus, please visit the Parking and Transportation Services website.