Outdoor and Recreation Spaces

NIU DeKalb’s amazing outdoor and sports venues are perfect for corporate events, youth camps or fundraisers. Whether you are planning an outdoor networking reception or organizing a sporting event, our DeKalb campus has so many great options. Let our professional event staff help you to select a location that is perfectly suited to your vision, number of guests, and activity.

Outdoor Spaces

Barsema Hall pond & North 40

Barsema Hall Pond/North 40

MLK Commons

MLK Commons

East Lagoon

East Lagoon

Larusso Lagoon

Larusso Lagoon

Music lawn by Kish River path

Kishwaukee River

Odekirk Park

Oderkirk Park

Altgeld Hall courtyard

Altgeld Hall courtyard

Davis Hall courtyard

Davis Hall courtyard

Cole Hall courtyard

Cole Hall courtyard

Nelson Terrace (BAVC)

Nelson Terrace (BAVC)

Rich Ryan Sculpture Garden (BAVC)

Rich Ryan Sculpture Garden (BAVC)

Founders Library sunken garden

Founders sunken garden

Founders lawn (west side)

Founders lawn (west side)

Lowden Hall lawn

Lowden Hall lawn

Convocation Center parking lot

Convocation parking lot


Recreation/Athletic Fields

Outdoor Rec Sports Complex

Outdoor Rec Sports Complex

Soccer stadium and track

Soccer stadium and track

McKenzie Field

Ralph McKenzie Field

Huskie Stadium

Huskie Stadium

Huskie Stadium west lawn

Huskie Stadium west lawn

Mary Bell Field

Mary Bell Field

Ready to Book?

Book Now or call 815-753-1744

Contact Us

Reservation and Event Management Office
Phone: 815-753-1744
reservations@niu.edu
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