Physical Health

Recreational Services

Rec Services offers students, faculty, staff, and alumni access to quality recreational facilities. The facilities are open year round and include many wellness options.

Underground Fitness Center

Address: 2875 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA
Phone: 515-271-2679

• Monday - Friday: 7:00am-9:00am, 2:00pm-9:00pm
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: 12:00pm-8:00pm

Bell Center

Address: 1421 27th Street, Des Moines, IA
Phone: 515-271-3173

• Monday -Thursday: 6:00am-10:00pm
• Friday: 6:00am-9:00pm
• Saturday: 9:00am-9:00pm
• Sunday: 12:00pm-10:00pm
  
  

Drake University Student Health Center

The Drake University Student Health Center, located inside Broadlawns Community Clinic at Drake, offers on-campus quality healthcare to full-time Drake students.

Address: 2970 University Avenue Des Moines, IA 50311
Phone: (515) 216-5100
Note: Calls made after normal business hours will be answered by phone mail.

• Monday—Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  
  

Planned Parenthood

Students can visit Planned Parenthood for sex education, birth control, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, and more.

Address: 2304 University Avenue Des Moines, IA 50311
Phone: (877) 859-0542

Public Safety

The mission of Drake Public Safety is to provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and campus visitors. Public Safety offers preventive patrols, 24-hour accessibility, positive conflict resolution, and crime prevention and awareness programs.

Address: Ross Hall, 1214 31st Street
Phone: (515) 271-2222 (non-emergency)

Des Moines police, fire, ambulance,
     emergency - 911

Des Moines police,
     non-emergency 515-283-4811