Rec & P.E. offers a variety of camping, watercraft, lawn games and sports equipment to the Duke Community for short or long-term rental periods. Rentals are available to individuals or for larger groups. No Membership is required to rent this equipment though individuals with a Rec & P.E. Membership are eligible for discounted rates. View the rental types below for more information, including prices and rental processes.
There is also a selection of free equipment available to Rec & P.E. Members for use at our various facilities, noted at the bottom of the page.
Individual equipment rentals are open to anyone in the Duke Community, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Duke Rec & P.E. members receive a discount on individual equipment rentals.
Camping EquipmentCamping equipment rentals such as tents, sleeping bags, stoves, and backpacks are facilitated at the Climbing Wall at Wilson Recreation Center.
To rent camping equipment as an individual:
Watercraft rentals will take place during the summer when the Outdoor Adventures rental desk is open.
Watercraft rentals, including canoe, surfboard, and stand up paddleboard, take place at Wilson Recreation Center in Card Lot. Rental includes straps, pads, and guidance to secure watercraft to your vehicle, but it is the renter's responsibility to properly secure all paddling equipment for transportation.
To rent watercraft as an individual:
Sport equipment, such as pickleball sets, soccer balls, footballs, and frisbees, can be rented for multi-day use and are facilitated at the Climbing Wall at Wilson Recreation Center.
To rent sport equipment as an individual:
Watercraft rentals are currently paused for groups until further notice. Updates will be shared here and through our Monthly Member Email.
Duke-affiliated & non-affiliated groups can rent camping, watercraft, lawn games, and sport equipment for their events and organizations. Group rentals are charged a flat rate per week and requests should be submitted at least 2 weeks before the requested pick-up date.
Group equipment rentals are facilitated at the Wilson Recreation Center. Payments accepted are credit card, check and fund transfer.
Rec & P.E. Members have access to a wide range of standard aquatic, fitness and sport equipment while visiting the recreation centers. These items are free of charge but must be returned prior to the end of your visit to avoid additional charges. To check out one of the items below, present your ID to the Front Desk or Weight Room Desk of either facility, or the equipment will be provided within the program space.
Ask for these items while on the pool deck at either Taishoff Aquatics Pavilion or Brodie Aquatics Center:
The equipment in Wilson’s Group Fitness closet, located between the two multipurpose rooms, is available for Members to use. The equipment can only be used inside the multipurpose rooms and is not permitted to leave those designated spaces. Please wipe down and return all equipment to its proper places. If equipment is damaged, please report it to the front desk. Listed below are some of the available equipment.
Ask for these items at the Front Desk of Brodie or Wilson Recreation Center and provide an ID for check-out:
Ask for these items at the Front Desk of Brodie Recreation Center or Weight Room Desk of Wilson Recreation Center and provide an ID for check-out:
Other equipment that can be found for open use on the Weight Room Floor at either location: