Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex

Recreational Services is responsible for developing, promoting, and managing recreational and fitness facilities, services, and programs for the K-State community. Its mission is to support the health, wellness, and recreational needs of students, faculty, staff and other members of the campus community through a variety of fitness and leisure opportunities.

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Building History

Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex was completed in 1980 for $3.3 million, funded entirely through student fees. The facility is named after Chester E. Peters, the only person in K-State history to hold the title of Vice President for Student Affairs, whose leadership was key to the complex's development.

The recreation complex underwent a major expansion and renovation in 1995, nearly doubling its size through an $8.2 million investment. Additional improvements were approved by students in 2007 and completed in 2012, adding 10,000 square feet of space for cardio and weight training areas, an expanded running track, multi-activity courts, lounges and mind/body studios.

Today, the facility serves as the home of Recreational Services. It offers a wide range of recreational amenities, including racquetball and basketball courts, fitness and weight-training areas, a combatives area, aerobic and multipurpose rooms, running tracks, a video lounge and administrative offices.