ARC Regular Hours
Monday–Thursday: 5 a.m.–12 a.m.
Friday: 5 a.m.–11 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m.–12 a.m.
ARC Summer Hours
Monday–Friday: 5 a.m.–10 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Contact Information:
Member Services
Activities and Recreation Center (ARC)
Front Desk Phone
530-754-5306
Equipment Room Phone
530-754-2167
Fax
530-754-8444
Location:
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
To receiving area
- Take exit 70 to merge onto CA-113 N toward Woodland
- Take the Hutchison exit toward UC Davis
- Turn Left at La Rue Rd
- Turn Right at receiving area (between Pavilion and ARC). If you hit stop light on Orchard, you have gone too far.
Nearest Parking Lots:
- Parking lot 25
- Pavilion Parking Structure
The Activities and Recreation Center parking lot has day permits for $9, which can be purchased from machines in the lots (cash or credit cards accepted) and coin-metered spaces.
Weeknight Parking: Free before 7 a.m. and after 10 p.m. Visitor passes can be purchased for $9 for the time in between.
Weekend Parking: Free in all campus lots unless there is a special event.
Retirees Park Free
The UC Davis campus encourages retired staff and faculty to remain active within the campus community and interact with colleagues and students. Former UC Davis faculty and staff, identified by the campus Benefits Office as officially retired, are eligible for a Retiree (RT) Permit 30 days following their retirement date. Retirees may visit the TAPS office to request an RT permit, and should be prepared to present their annuitant card and driver’s license as identification. For more info, visit the TAPS website.
Try the EasyPark Personal Parking Meter from TAPS
The EasyPark Personal Parking Meter is a great alternative for those who do not park for very long periods of time, or do not drive to campus on a daily basis. Please check out the TAPS website for more information and availability.
For any further questions concerning parking, please contact Transportation and Parking Services.