Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) : 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.

Thursday, December 5, 2019—Saturday, January 4, 2020

Monday – Friday: Noon – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Family Hours

Saturday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Special Holiday Hours and Closings

December 20 – 26: Closed
December 31 – January 1: Closed

Sunday, January 5, 2020 — Sunday, April 26, 2020

Monday – Thursday: 2 – 11 p.m.
Friday: Noon – 10 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Family Hours

Saturday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Spring Break (March 7 – 14, 2020)

Monday – Friday: Noon – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 6p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Easter Sunday

Sunday, April 12: Closed