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.
Spring semester
Closed: Monday, Jan. 19 for university holiday
Monday–Thursday: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Noon–5 p.m.
The gym is open for the following events from 5–8 p.m.:*
- Monday: Soccer
- Tuesday: Tournament Tuesday (see below for details)
- Wednesday: Basketball
- Thursday: Volleyball
Tournament Tuesdays
A new tournament each month:
- February — tennis
- March — pickleball
- April — kickball
The last Tuesday of each month will feature a tournament for a selected sport. Practice for the tournament will be held on Tuesdays during open gym leading up to the final Tuesday. Attending practice/open gym is not required to participate in the tournament, and you do not have to play in the tournament to attend open gyms.
*Open gyms may be cancelled due to events in the gymnasium.
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.