Office of Student Life

Recreational Sports

Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC)

03/17 - 03/23

Ohio State’s largest recreation facility, the RPAC, is a multi-purpose facility complex that combines innovative fitness spaces, versatile event areas and an active atmosphere, located in the heart of campus, southeast of Ohio Stadium.

RPAC Amenities

Sport Shop

Located on the ground floor of the RPAC between the men's and women's locker rooms, the Sport Shop is your source for equipment check out, fitness gear purchases and court space and golf station reservations. 

Welcome Center
The Welcome Center is the main information center in the RPAC. Purchase fitness passes, guest passes and find any information you need.

Family Hours
Anyone holding a current membership can bring their spouse/partner and dependent children (under 18) who have been declared on their membership application for no additional charge during family hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the RPAC and ARC. Family members must stay with their designated Rec Sports member at all times.

Scarlet Skyway
The Scarlet Skyway connects the RPAC with the Department of Human Sciences academic building. There is a swipe access point from the Physical Activity and Education Services (PAES) building into the RPAC. 

Lost and Found
RPAC lost and found is located at the Welcome Center.

Lockers and Locker Rooms
RPAC locker rooms are fully accessible with private showers and dressing rooms (soap and shampoo are not provided). Private changing rooms are also available. The RPAC features complimentary day-use lockers and a locker rental program.

Fitness Space
The RPAC offers approximately 27,500 square feet of fitness space featuring state-of-the-art cardio and weight equipment. 

Activity Space
The RPAC contains four gyms with 12 multipurpose wood courts including the Tom W. Davis Special Events Gym, four squash courts with moveable side walls and glass back walls, 10 racquetball courts, an indoor jogging/walking track and five multipurpose rooms. Spaces are available for rental to student organizations and outside groups.

Lactation Room
The RPAC features a lactation room. Located in the fitness suite on the lower level near the main fitness floor, the room features a recliner, music and a hand washing station. The room is open to any student or faculty/staff member. To use the room, please inquire with the RPAC Welcome Center or a facility manager.

Aquatic Center
Please visit the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion and Recreation Natatorium sections for complete details regarding the RPAC's state-of-the-art aquatic center.

Personal Training
The RPAC hosts a staff of certified personal trainers ready to help meet member fitness goals. Specialty classes, individualized sessions, and trainer certification workshops are offered on a regular basis.  

Dining in the RPAC
Visitors to the RPAC can dine at the Courtside Cafe or Juice 2 locations in the RPAC lobby.  

Mary A. Daniels Wellness Suite
The Mary A. Daniels Wellness Suite is home to the Student Wellness Center. 

Upcoming Events at this Facility

03/17 - 03/23