Recreation and Physical Activity Center in Columbus
Categories
Location on the map
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, US
Accessibility
Site: https://recsports.osu.edu/fam/Fa...
- Monday:5:30AM–10PM
- Tuesday:5:30AM–10PM
- Wednesday:5:30AM–10PM
- Thursday:5:30AM–10PM
- Friday:5:30AM–10PM
- Saturday:8AM–8PM
- Sunday:12–8PM
The Ohio State University has done a great job at making this a great facility for students and faculty alike! As a student, I personally love coming to this gym, but couldn’t help but have some thoughts when it comes to the facility’s accessibility when it comes to those with disabilities. For the most part, the facility has done a great job at providing automatic door openers, ramps, and elevators to be able to get around the facility easily. At the gate to get further into the facility there is even a gate that would be accessible to someone that uses a wheel chair or another tool that would help them to get around. What I think the University could do better at making it more known the other resources and accommodations that are available. It wasn’t until I went up to the front desk and ask one of the employees what was available, that I was able to learn how one with disabilities can be supported. After this I learned about the awesome assistance that one is able to receive when at the facility, especially with the equipment. There is even special equipment that one is able to use if there have something such as a visual impairment. While all these resources are awesome, OSU states that in order for someone to be able to use these resources they much contact OSU two weeks in advance. I think that this could be improved, and these resources should always be available. I think this prevents someone who might have a disability from being able to decided to go to this facility whenever, and not be tied down to a specific time.
Fantastic sports facility with a variety of areas for any time of exercise. Want a large room with mats for Yoga, Wrestling, or Judo? Youre covered. Want to swim laps? Youre covered. Want to lift weights, run on treadmills, or use a variety of other sports equipment? Youre covered. Want to play an entire game of basketball on a large court? Youre covered.
Fantastic gym with all the equipment you could ever need or want. I love taking the group fitness classes here and have done so for about 3 years now. There’s so much variety on every floor. The only thing that bothers me is I wish there was more free space to set up mats for stretching and other things that don’t require a machine. It is also always insanely busy in the late afternoon/evening hours, but I have experienced this in every gym I’ve been too, even the ones I’ve worked in.
Great gym with tons of space and equipment. Everyone from beginners to professionals will find what they need. Despite being a part of OSU all ages from college kids to the eldery frequent the gym. Some parents even bring their kids (there are playrooms in site for the kids Im not 100% sure if its a true daycare service though). The hours are great too. Open from 5:30 am to midnight on weekdays (closes at 10pm in the summer). All in all the best gym Ive ever been to!
Theres nothing like it as far as fitness in Columbus. A membership includes the massive main facility and many other satellite facilities. One has multiple indoor soccer fields and a climbing wall. The facilities are equipped with elite level equipment and there are lots of helpful staff. Facilities are also pristine, state-of-the-art and beautiful. Students have membership includes with tuition. Alums can pay $600 for a year of membership, which is well worth it. Family hours exist and you can bring guests, say if you need to have a game of racquetball in a beautiful court.
Incredible facility for all types of activity. I especially like the free lock rentals to protect your belongings in the locker room, the saunas and aquatics centers, and the group workout classes. The RPAC always feels very clean, and although it is usually pretty packed, it is large enough that you never really have to wait to use the equipment. By far the best recreational facility I have ever used.
The best workout facility in the US. Almost every machine you could want. Only downfall is at peak times you may have to wait a couple minutes for a machine, but they have so many options, you could substitute for something else if you are in a rush. Many nooks and crannies if you dont like people watching you, but also has a very open floor plan if you are motivated by others eyes. Amazing, I will miss this facility when I graduate.
Great facility for all kinds of sports and working out. Pool is beautiful! A huge lap pool, where they also do red cross swim lessons, and then a fun pool...and a huge hot tub. Indoor track is only 8 times around for a mile, so its not too boring. Multi levels keep your workout interesting. Lots of classes offered too. Parking is the only caveat if you do not work at OSU. Also, if you dont work at OSU, I think you need a sponsor so that you can become a member, but rates are reasonable.
BIGGEST gym I have ever seen. They have at least 6 indoor basketball courts. A huge weight lifting pit. An indoor track, golf simulator rooms, a putting green, courts for sports I dont even know about. They also have a Olympic pool, hot tub, a second more recreational pool, and a sauna. Best gym ever.
This complex of facilities has got some of the most up-to-date equipment that you can find anywhere. The layout of the gym is logical and well-designed. The indoor track upstairs is great for running all year round. Clean locker rooms and showers make incorporating a workout into your day much more practical.
I really do enjoy working out here but the music choices are insufferable and wayyy to loud, i cant escape it even with headphones on. It didnt used to be like this. Please for the love of God turn the music down a little. Its not relaxing to be forced to listen to a certain type of music you hate when everyone has headphones on anyways.
I pay as a staff member to use the RPAC. Loved it as student and now as a staff member. Super clean, staff is great, and they dont charge extra for classes like a lot of universities. The equipment is solid and in good condition. They have a lot of little amenities like free lock rentals that make it a good experience. Have a nice child care center and lounge downstairs. It can get crowded sometimes, but Ive never had to wait on a machine.
State-of-the-art full-service gym and rec center for Ohio State students, staff, and affiliates, but not generally open to the public. Equipment is in good shape and facilities are generally pretty clean, although some shower stalls could use more frequent attention from housekeeping. Can be very crowded during peak hours in the fall and spring semesters. Plenty of daily lockers and free locks for rent for members, but a locker in the mens locker room is hard to come by.
The staff is kind, and there are various rooms to practice. If you are a student at OSU, you have access to it as a part of your student fees, and it is definitely worth a visit, as it boasts a aquatics center, a cardio canyon where you can go on the treadmills, boxing gym, basketball courts, training rooms, and even a track on the top floor. Theres some good group work out programs too, and an office to discuss general health, if you should need those resources. If youre tired from a workout, feel free to stop by the two cafes at the entrance.
Started lifting in high-school, and have worked out in 50+ gyms since then, including $50MM gyms on Air Force bases and plenty on the different Marine Corps bases I was stationed at during my enlistment. This gym is hands down the best! So much space, high ceilings everywhere, 5 barbell squat racks, 7 squat cages, 3 deadlift platforms, lots of free weights, tons of adjustable machines and cardio equipment, and the locker rooms are very nice. They even have free workout classes, pools, a large hot tub, and multiple saunas. This is truly a fitness junkies dream gym where you can accomplish any fitness or physical therapy goals.
I am always able to have a great time here! From workouts to video games, you can find it all here. There are also loads of raquetball/squash courts, hard courts, 6 bodies of water to swim in, and so much more. They have passes that anyone can buy to gain access to the facilities and for Ohio State students- its included in the tuition so you can come and go as you please.
IMO, one of the best gyms in the nation. Has a huge weights section, an indoor track, Cardio machine spread out across four different floors, ping pong tables, bball/Vball courts, racquetball courts and connection to the indoor pools. It does get crowded at certain times of the day but has long hours for those that enjoy early morning or late night workouts. Also have classes and martial arts groups. The staff here is great
Do not pay for personal training. I purchased personal training a while ago. I had a hard time getting a personal trainer, and when I did it was difficult to get in contact. I spent $175 which was supposed to be $35 for 5 60 minute sessions. I only had 2 sessions. My trainer wasnt getting in contact with me, so I had gone in and talked with the guy who said he was the head of the department. After I told him I was supposed to be trained by Cali Saturn, he told me she would be in contact soon. I had 2 sessions with her before the spring semester ended. I figured she was going back home for the summer because in our last text conversation she told me she was going to send me some information of leg exercises, etc. Because she wasnt going to be there to help me. Well, she never sent them. And i have heard nothing from anyone in the personal training department. No one at the RPAC has reached out to me despite that being quite a bit of money for a college student. This is showing me how completely disorganized they are. They arent reaching out to people who have paid them so much money, they dont even know what is going on in most of these sessions. Its aggravating, and I have requested a refund. I dont want to deal with a company that will not give people the product. Just getting the personal trainer in the beginning was a hassle because the contact was so sporadic. Never get personal training with OSU. It is students who dont fully understand what they are doing, and they do not care about actually providing you with your requested services.
The RPAC is the best gym I have ever seen by a long shot. It has literally everything you can imagine - tons of cardio, free weights, machines, a sauna, a huge aquatics facilities, basketball courts, even ping pong. It is very open, clean, and everything is in top condition. It can get really crowded, especially in the weight room, but if you hit it right, its simply the greatest athletic facility in the country.
The RPAC is the best gym in Columbus for the price point in my opinion. There are specific drawbacks, such as high volume of people depending on the hour and the reduced hours during school breaks, but those are well worth the trade-off.The price to join the RPAC also allows access the other exercise facilities on campus, including one with a rock wall. The equipment is in great condition and is clean. The RPAC also contains recreational and practice pools, a sauna and a hot tub.Parking can sometimes be tough, but again, the quality of the facilities is worth the hassle.
This is what I miss about being an Ohio State student, a beautiful facility!Check out downstairs. I highly recommend the hot tub, as it is usually dead in the mornings, because barely anyone knows its there. Also downstairs, past the treadmills, is a stretch area. Utilize that area to your fullest extent.
Everything under the sun for a fitness center. Free entry for Buckeyes. Vast spaces and generous equipment, well-maintained and stimulating environment. Entry with BuckID only. There are indoor games like basketball, badminton, table tennis, and other recreational games. Weight training equipment is best in class. Great setups for cardio too. Long distance running tracks are present. Coffee and snacks, parking, cycle stands.
Such an amazing gym and what a privilege to use if you are a student. This place has everything for everyone. Cardio? Try rows and rows of treadmills, elipticles, and bikes in multiple areas as well as a track on the third floor. Weight training? Try an entire an entire football field length of a room dedicated to numerous dumbbells, squat+power racks, bench presses, Olympic platforms, and machines. Sports? Try multiple basketball courts, racquet ball, ping pong, billiards, volleyball, tennis, and even an Olympic sized swimming pool. Once again such an amazing gym, even if are not exercising please visit this place and check it out. If you live near the area this is the gym you want to go to.
The RPAC is the second largest collegiate recreational facility in the country! It is also only one (the main) of 6 indoor recreational facilites that are available for Ohio State students to enjoy, and that doesn’t even include outdoor facilities! It has every imaginable desire for fitness fans. Some but not all of the amenities include two large dedicated cardio spaces, a main weight floor accompanied by 2 smaller spaces, 10 gyms, an indoor 1/8th mile track, a TRX loft, study spaces, aquatics facility, a Nike lounge with billiards and the latest video games/gaming systems, a demo kitchen and meeting rooms, Ohio States Wellness Center, a cafe, and full dining location. Guests that have proper affiliation to the university or have a sponsor can get $10 day guest passes.
This gym is a great place for all students on campus as well as those who do not attend The Ohio State University. The RPAC includes many floors of cardio equipment and free-weights. The RPAC also offers an indoor track, racquetball courts, squash courts, indoor basketball and volleyball courts, multipurpose rooms, and a lounge area where you can play pool, ping-pong, and more. Also, the RPAC provides an outdoor facility with 2 basketball courts, 2 beach volleyball courts, and many tennis courts. Equipment for all of these sports are available to borrow for free inside the RPAC on the first floor.
Total reviews rating 4.8
199 Reviews for Recreation and Physical Activity Center 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-21Great gym on The Ohio State campus. Lots of basketball courts and workout areas. Super nice staff
Review №2
2020-03-14Huge gym, lots of options for everyone. Clean environment, friendly staff and good food. Pools are the best! I especially like this gym because it allows sunlight very well.
Review №3
2022-03-25Fantastic gym. Huge variety of machines and free weights. Access to a variety of courts, pools, and equipment. Tends to fill with people fast, but the amount of equipment makes up for it.
Review №4
2022-05-23Amazing amenities and the best gym on campus, but if you dont go close to open or close you are going to have to wait to use every exercise machine/equipment
Review №5
2022-02-10Whatever you need in terms of work out equipment they have it. It is a Mecca of fitness with treadmills, free weights, machines basketball courts, swimming pool, racquetball courts and even an indoor track. This place is decked out and its great. No better gym than this. Yes it does get crowded but it makes sense considering its on one of the largest college campuses in America.Update: still a great gym. Did you know they have squash courts too? Still learning new things about this place. Great gym still.
Review №6
2022-05-07The best recreational center one can find. It is one of the biggest in the country. You have every workout option here.
Review №7
2022-05-03Impressive facility, well worth the price. Its a little intimidating and challenging to navigate when new but has everything you could ever need.
Review №8
2021-08-20Despite still being in the middle of a pandemic, while on a densely populated college campus, I’m very satisfied with this gym facility. Seems clean enough, spacing is satisfactory between equipment, and there’s plenty spaces here I haven’t even ventured to. That being said, this gym offers A LOT. There’s even lounge areas, ping pong tables, and an area for children. Something for everyone.
Review №9
2021-09-29RPAC is in a word; massive!It will meet any and all exercise or workout needs that you could dream up. Itll even meet your coffee and quick snack needs while you lounge around the place.Indoor pool and jacuzzi? Check!Indoor running track? Check!Way too many indoor basketball, squash and racquetball courts? Check!Even though entry is limited to the Ohio State students, there are plenty of people inside at all hours. However, at no point of time has the place felt crowded or felt like there is no machine free to use.People are friendly and helpful. The staff always happy to assist with your needs.Covid update: near all equipment are conveniently placed disinfectant wipes and the unspoken rule that you wipe down any equipment that you use. This combined with the mask mandate ensures a sufficient level of safety.
Review №10
2018-10-15The RPAC is the second largest collegiate recreational facility in the country! It is also only one (the main) of 6 indoor recreational facilites that are available for Ohio State students to enjoy, and that doesn’t even include outdoor facilities! It has every imaginable desire for fitness fans. Some but not all of the amenities include two large dedicated cardio spaces, a main weight floor accompanied by 2 smaller spaces, 10 gyms, an indoor 1/8th mile track, a TRX loft, study spaces, aquatics facility, a Nike lounge with billiards and the latest video games/gaming systems, a demo kitchen and meeting rooms, Ohio States Wellness Center, a cafe, and full dining location. Guests that have proper affiliation to the university or have a sponsor can get $10 day guest passes.