Recreational Sports

Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC)

855 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, OH 43210 • Phone: 614-247-8680 • Driving Directions

CABS bus stops at 25 (Ag Campus) or 14 (Blankenship Hall) service the ARC.

The OAC, located within the Adventure Recreation Center (ARC), is home to the Tom W. Davis Climbing Center with a 4,000-square-foot, 35-foot tall climbing structure and bouldering wall. In addition, the OAC provides educational opportunities for the Ohio State community to engage in outdoor recreation through its Trips and Clinics Program, its Teambuilding and Leadership Program, its outdoor equipment rental operation and its resource center.

Guest Passes are available for these and all Rec Sports facilities. The OAC only accepts credit card for payment.  

Summer 2019

Sunday, April 29 - Saturday, August 17, 2019

Monday – Thursday: 2 – 8 p.m.
Friday: Noon – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 2 – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 2 – 8 p.m.
 
Family Hours
Saturday: 2 – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 2 – 6 p.m.

Special Holiday Hours and closings
May 13 – 19: CLOSED
 
Memorial Day Weekend
Friday, May 24: Noon – 8 p.m.
May 25 – 27: CLOSED
 
Independence Day
Wednesday, July 3: 2 – 6 p.m.
Thursday, July 4: CLOSED