The state-of-the-art recreation and fitness facility is free to students, faculty and staff. Alumni memberships are available for purchase. Participants must present their BuckID for entry to the facility. One guest without a BuckID is permitted per person; the guest must show state-issued identification.
Adena Recreation Center
The Adena Recreation Center includes a cardiovascular area, free weights, a multipurpose room for group and virtual classes, and a gymnasium.
Hours
Hours of operation vary depending on the time of the year and special events taking place in the gymnasium. If you have questions about specific daily hours of operation, please contact the center directly.
Autumn semester hours
Monday–Thursday: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Noon–5 p.m.
The Adena Recreation Center will be closed on Sept. 7 for Labor Day.
Regional tournaments are hosted and played by students from different regional campuses. The dates and locations are:
- Nov. 7: Pickleball in Marion
- Feb. 20: Volleyball in Mansfield
- April 3: Basketball in Newark
Registration for a tournament will close one week before the tournament so rosters can be communicated to the appropriate campus.
If you sign up for a tournament and miss without notifying Abby, you will forfeit your match and be removed from future tournaments.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Abby at blanchard.155@osu.edu.
Intramurals run on a weekly basis for about 6-7 weeks. Every team will get a chance to play each other at least once throughout the season. Rules and exact start dates will be sent out via email to everyone following the closure of sign ups on Sept. 7, 2026. Champions are decided based on intramural record. If a record is tied, the team with the most amount of points is considered the champion.
- Mondays: Basketball
- Wednesdays: Flag Football (please dress weather-appropriate for outdoor play)
- Thursdays: Volleyball
If you are unable to attend an intramural event, please email Abby to let us know. Too many absences may result in removal from the intramural program.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Abby at blanchard.155@osu.edu.
Facilities
- Cardiovascular area with treadmills, elliptical machines, upright bikes, recumbent bikes, StairMill and an arm cycle
- Strength area with free weights, functional trainers and selectorized machines
- Wood floors and mirrored walls
- Spin bikes
- 14,000 square feet of space
- Two full-size basketball courts or two full volleyball courts
- Outdoor basketball court - located behind the residence halls
- Two flag football fields - located between Warner Center and the First Baptist Church
- Soccer field w/two full-size goals - located along the bike path, across from Warner Center
Day-use lockers are available with locks that can be checked out at the Adena Recreation front desk with your BuckID. All lockers are first come, first serve. All lockers are subject to staff access for maintenance or cleaning.
Alumni membership
Continue using the Adena Recreation Center after you graduate to continue or start your path to a healthy life.
Recreation facility request
Current students, faculty and staff may request to use our facilities for club, department or student-related activities.