Built in 2017 as the premier indoor sports and fitness hub in the St. Louis metro-east area, the McKendree Metro Rec Plex is a state-of-the-art facility with something for everyone to enjoy. A pair of NHL-sized ice rinks and an aquatic center outfitted with a 10-lane championship swimming pool are the main draws, while a recreational pool, weight center, elevated walking track and cardio center, fitness studios and more round out the facility.

While the Rec Plex was designed for the whole family and is great for younger kids, it’s got something for adults as well and serves as the home of the McKendree University hockey, swim and water polo teams. Additionally, the Southern Illinois Ice Hawks youth hockey team and the Seahawks competitive youth swim team are core tenants. The McKendree University hockey season runs from September to February and the facility hosts an annual game between McKendree University and the St. Louis Blues alumni in September to kick off the start of hockey season.

The complex also hosted the Midwest Swim Conference Meet in July 2019, as well as several youth and adult hockey tournaments. The rec plex additionally is outfitted to host multiple conferences, expos and other events throughout the year including Trunk or Treat and Skate with Santa. The Halloween-focused Trunk or Treat was paired with a Division II hockey game between McKendree and SIUE in 2019.

McKendree Metro Rec Plex

Sports Complex