Foster Recreation Center

DIRECTIONS FROM THE NEAREST INTERSTATE

From the east on I-44 (from the St. Louis area)

Exit I-44 at the US 65 south exit (the Branson exit). Stay on US 65 (south) 2.5 miles until you reach the Chestnut Expressway exit. Take the Chestnut Expressway exit. Turn right (west) and follow Chestnut Expressway 2.7 miles until you reach National Avenue. Turn left (south) and follow National Avenue approximately 1.0 mile to the Missouri State campus. Then follow the instructions for visitor parking.

From the west on I-44 (from the Joplin/Tulsa area)

From I-44, exit at the Chestnut Expressway exit and travel east for 6 miles to National Avenue. Turn right (south) and follow National Avenue approximately 1 mile to the Missouri State campus. Then follow the instructions for visitor parking.

Metered parking is across the street from the FRC next to JQH Arena

Fast facts

• 100,000 sq. ft approximately
• Indoor jogging track (6.5 laps = 1 mile)
• Multipurpose rooms
• Locker rooms
• Sauna
• Basketball courts
• Fitness Center
• Rock climbing and bouldering walls
• Multi-purpose Activity Court
• Lounge areas with computer stations & flat panel TVs
• Wellness Center
• Recreational Pool – 7,000 sq. ft
  • 3 lap lanes
  • underwater bench seating w/ 12 hydrotherapy back jets
  • lighted spray features
  • ramp and stair entry
  • water current channel – water walking & therapy
  • open water area – basketball, volleyball, Hydro Power classes
  • zip line
• Spa – 160 sq. ft; seating for approximately 16