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.
Autumn 2018
Sunday, August 19- Wednesday, December 5, 2018
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
Labor Day Weekend
September 1 | 5 - 8 p.m.
September 2 | 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
September 3 | CLOSED
Autumn Break
October 10 – 11 | 2 - 8 p.m.
October 12 | Noon - 8 p.m.
October 13 | 2 - 6 p.m.
October 14 | 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours and Closings
November 21 – 25 | CLOSED
Special Note | On home football game days, the OAC may have shortened hours and will be closed for all night games.
