Outdoor Facilities & Fields
ETSU Campus Recreation offers a variety of outdoor facilities and fields designed for recreation, competition, and adventure. From team sports and outdoor challenges to trail exploration and leisure activities, our outdoor spaces provide opportunities for students and members to stay active and connect with the campus community.
Our outdoor facilities include the Basler Team Challenge and Aerial Adventure Course featuring a climbing, rappelling, and bouldering tower; two Intramural and Sport Club fields located at the CPA; the Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union Sports Complex with a turf field, grass field, and Field House; the University Woods Trail System; a 9-hole Disc Golf Course; two pickleball courts, six tennis courts, and the Campus Recreation Fitness Court®.
Explore Our Outdoor Facilities
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Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union Sports Complex
The Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union Sports Complex serves as the primary outdoor facility for ETSU Intramural and Sport Clubs programming. The complex hosts a variety of activities, including Intramural Flag Football, Softball, and Soccer.
Both fields are multi-use spaces, featuring softball configurations with bases and outfield fencing, while also accommodating larger field setups for soccer and flag football. Field 1 features a 100% synthetic turf softball field with bases at 60’, 65’, and 70’ and a 300’ outfield fence, along with a 40-yard x 100-yard flag football field inlayed in the outfield. Field 2 is a natural grass field with softball configurations at 65’ and 70’ bases, an outfield fence ranging from 270’ to 300’, and space for a rectangular field up to 50 yards x 110 yards.
Both fields include scoreboards and field lighting. The Sports Complex is available for reservations when not in use for Intramural or Club Sports programming. For reservation information, visit the Facility Reservations page on the Campus Recreation website.
The Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union Sports Complex is located at 1510 Seminole Drive.
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CPA Front Yard & Side Yard
The CPA Front Yard, located to the northeast of the Center for Physical Activity (CPA), and the CPA Side Yard, located to the north of the CPA, are primarily used for Intramural and Sport Club practices and games.
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CPA Pickleball Courts
The CPA Pickleball Courts are located within the CPA Courtyard and are available to ETSU students, faculty, staff, and sponsored guests with a valid ETSU ID or CPA Guest Pass. This space features two pickleball courts equipped with lighting. Pickleball equipment is available for checkout at the CPA Equipment Desk.
Hours
The CPA Pickleball Courts follow the Center for Physical Activity’s hours of operation. Hours are subject to change, including but not limited to alternate hours, private reservations, and inclement weather.Court Usage & Reservations
Courts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Individual courts are not reservable.
At this time, reservations for non-Campus Recreation programming are only available on Fridays and Sundays.Pickleball Court Lights
Lights are available in the morning and at night. If the lights are off, press the button on the wall adjacent to the outdoor double doors to the CPA Pool. This will activate a 75-minute timer. A strobe light will flash after 70 minutes, indicating that the lights will turn off soon. Press the button again to restart the timer.This project was funded by the Facilities Improvement Fund, in partnership with Student Life & Enrollment and Campus Recreation.
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Campus Rec Tennis Courts
The ETSU Campus Recreation Tennis Courts provide outdoor recreation opportunities for students, faculty, and staff. Tennis equipment is available for checkout at the CPA Equipment Desk, and court space is available for open recreation and approved reservations.
Hours & Location
The tennis courts are open from dawn to 11:00 pm. Parking is available in Lot 22D (across from Summers-Taylor Stadium). Accessible parking is available near the courts.
The Campus Rec Tennis Courts are located off J.L. Seehorn Jr. Road.Court Usage & Reservations
Courts are available for ETSU students, faculty, and staff. Private instruction, classes, or organized activities are not permitted without written approval from the Department of Campus Recreation. Campus Recreation programs, Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, PHED classes, and registered student organizations must have approved reservations and supervision.Tennis Court Lights
To activate the lights, press the silver button located to the left of the center gate. The lights operate on a 60-minute timer and can be reset during the final 10 minutes of use. Lights automatically turn off at 11:00 pm.Sport Club & Intramural Use
Campus Recreation-sponsored activities, including Intramural Sports and Sport Club practices, take priority over other requests. Sport Club practice schedules are posted on the Sport Club website. -
Campus Recreation Fitness Court®
The Campus Recreation Fitness Court®, developed in partnership with the National Fitness Campaign®, provides a free, outdoor space for functional fitness and strength training. The Fitness Court® features a variety of stations designed to support bodyweight exercises, functional movements, and full-body workouts for individuals of all fitness levels.
The Fitness Court is open to the ETSU and Johnson City community and provides an accessible option for getting active outdoors. The Fitness Court® is located behind the Center for Physical Activity.
This project was funded by the National Fitness Campaign® and the Facilities Improvement Fund, in partnership with Campus Recreation.
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ETSU Disc Golf Course
The ETSU Disc Golf Course is a partnership between Campus Recreation, the Department of Housing and Residence Life, and the Disc Golf Club at ETSU that provides a fun, healthy lifestyle activity for the campus community. The course was made possible through generous funding from the Student Government Association’s BUC Fund and the contributions of ETSU students, faculty, and staff involved in its planning and completion.
The course was dedicated on February 8, 2012, and is located at the intersection of Southwest Avenue and Treasure Lane. ETSU students, faculty, and staff can check out a set of discs from the CPA Equipment Desk or the Buccaneer Ridge Clubhouse with a valid ETSU ID.
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University Woods Trail System
The ETSU University Woods Trail System features five miles of trails for hiking, running, and mountain biking on the ETSU campus. The trails provide an opportunity for outdoor recreation and exploration and can be accessed from Parking Lot 13 off Southwest Avenue or from behind the Baptist Collegiate Ministry.
To help maintain a safe and enjoyable experience for all users, please follow these guidelines when using the University Woods Trail System:
- Fires and camping are not permitted.
- Trails are closed from dusk until dawn.
- Motorized and gas-powered vehicles or equipment are not permitted.
- Be aware of other trail users, including hikers, runners, and mountain bikers.
- Do not disturb or remove plants, animals, or natural features.
- Follow all ETSU campus regulations and policies.
- Practice Leave No Trace principles by respecting the environment and leaving the trails as you found them.
To report vandalism or inappropriate trail use, contact the ETSU Police Department:
- From a cell phone: 423-439-4480
- Emergency Call Box: Located at Parking Lot 13
For more information or to volunteer for trail projects, contact Campus Recreation:
Phone: 423-439-7989
Email: outdooradventure@etsu.edu
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Basler Team Challenge and Aerial Adventure Course
The Basler Team Challenge and Aerial Adventure Course offers a state-of-the-art low and high ropes outdoor experience designed for team building, adventure, and personal challenge. The course features ground-level team-building activities, two ziplines, a giant swing, quick descent, and a three-level aerial challenge tower with elements ranging from beginner to advanced at heights of 15–45 feet.
The course is located along Go Bucs Trail and S. Greenwood Drive.
