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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Campus Recreation

The most popular social spot on campus!

Cook Pavillion

Cook Pavillion
  • Approximately 79,280 sq. ft. in total size.
  • Full football field in size, plus a 5-8 yd safety margin around the field.
  • Stadium 8 turf by Astroturf installed in August of 1995.
  • FieldTurf installed in July of 1999.
  • 66 ft. ceiling height at the center of the field.
  • 6 in. slope from the center of the field to the sideline (just like Tom Osborne Field).
  • Photo deck.

Construction began April of 1987 and was completed November of 1987. Cook Pavilion is just one of the several facilities that is open to the entire student body of the University of Nebraska year round. We are one of the few universities in the country to offer such a large facility as Cook Pavilion and is equally shared with the Athletic Department. However, between the hours of 1pm - 6pm Monday through Friday, varsity athletics do have priority on the field. The student body is allowed access to the field whenever athletics is not using Cook Pavilion.

Cook Pavilion is available for rental for groups outside of the University of Nebraska. For reservation information email Sally Pfeiffer.