Norris Outdoors
(Updated January 30, 2023)
Winter 2023 Hours
- Monday - Friday: 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Closed Weekends
- February 6-March 10
- Monday – Friday: 12:30 pm-6:00 pm
- Closed Saturday and Sunday but may open only on specific snow days
- Finals Week
- Monday, March 13 - Friday, March 17: 12:30 pm-5:00 pm
- CLOSED March 18 - March 26
- Spring Hours Begin Monday, March 27
- Monday-Saturday,12:30 pm-6:00 pm
- Closed Sundays
- Closed Monday, May 29 Memorial Day
Find a path outside
NorrisOutdoors has the fun for your winter Outdoor Recreation.
Ice skates are available to rent for $7.00 a day (Student rate). Grab your skates and head off to local outdoor ice rinks or take the shuttle or CTA and skate downtown Chicago at the Millennial Park Ice Rink
Besides Ice Skates, there are snowshoes- $12 per set and Cross-Country Skis. Please note sizes and quantities are limited. Both require in-person reservations and an NU ID.
Wildcat Weekends- Pay 1 Rate for the Weekend
Get Outside this Fall on the Weekends- Reserve equipment by Wednesday 5 pm for the weekend. Pick up on Friday by 5 pm and return Monday by 5 pm.
Ask for a Free Bag when you rent any equipment!
Contact Us
Phone: (847) 491-2345
Email: norrisoutdoors@u.northwestern.edu
Staff
Mckenna Troy - Student Supervisor
Allison Rauch - Interim Student Supervisor
Ready to Rent? Click here: Rental Request
Available To Rent:
| Camping Essentials | Price Per Day |
|---|---|
| Backpack (internal frame) | $13 |
| Sleeping Bag 20-40 deg F | $20 |
| Tarp | $2 |
| Foam Pad | $3 |
| Flashlights | $2 |
| Lanterns | $5 |
| Cook Kit - 2-4 person | $7 |
| Stove - 1 Burner | $10 |
| Stove - 2 Burner | $15 |
| Tent - 2-Person | $13 |
| Tent - 4-Person | $20 |
| Propane Fuel Tank for Stoves | $5.50 |
| Recreation Equipment | Price Per Day |
|---|---|
| Table - 4 x 2 | $6 |
| Table 6 x 2.5 | $7 |
| S'mores kit - sterno included | $8 |
| Captain Chair | $6 |
| Hammock - enu doublenest | $10 |
| Grill - 14 inch Weber | $6 |
| Grill - large Weber | $20 |
| Grill - small propane | $10 |
| Grill - 3 x 2 Big John | $35 |
| Grill - 5 x 2 Big John | $55 |
| Cooler - Small | $3 |
| Cooler - Medium | $5 |
| Cooler - Large | $6 |
| Picnic Basket | $5 |
| Shelter Tent - summer only | $12 |
| Sports Equipment | Price Per Day |
|---|---|
| Basketball/Football/Soccer Ball/Volleyball | $2 |
| Baseball or Softball Set | $5 |
| Cornhole Bean Bag Toss | $6 |
| Croquet Set | $6 |
| Frisbee | $2 |
| Megaphone | $5 |
| Spikeball Set | $12 |
| Volleyball Set - net, poles, boundary | $15 |
| Winter Gear | Price Per day |
|---|---|
| Ice Skates | $7 |
| Skate guards | $2 |
| Cross Country Ski Set* - boots, poles, skis | $12 |
| Snowshoes | $10 |
*No online rental reservations accepted - rent only in-person
| Pick up and Go | Price Per Day |
|---|---|
| Light Hand Truck | $3 |
| Medium Hand Truck | $4 |
| Platform Cart | $5 |