Students use treadmills, ellipticals, and weight machines in a modern, well-equipped campus recreation center fitness floor.

Student Recreation & Wellness Services

Try stand up paddleboarding & kayaking

Try out paddleboarding Tuesday evenings and visit our equipment rental to reserve for your own weekend adventure.

Open Kayaking

Programs and facilities

a group of students whitewater rafting in down a river
Adventure

Climb our rock wall, rent outdoor equipment, or join us on a trip!

Students enjoying a hot tub and leisure pool activities
Aquatics

Enhancing campus wellness through instruction, recreation, and community engagement.

Student playing lacrosse
Club Sports

Find out what club sports are all about and how you can get involved.

View of a indoor track and a basketball court
Facilities

Find out more information on the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Ocasek Natatorium, Buchtel Field.

student doing exercise
Fitness

Over 150 pieces of strength, cardio, and functional training equipment. Group exercise classes are included in your membership.

students playing flag football intramural game
Intramurals

We offer opportunities for students, faculty and staff of The University of Akron to participate in organized sports experiences.

Student Recreation & Wellness Services
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  • Student Recreation and Wellness Ctr
    382 Carroll Street Akron, OH 44325
  • 330-972-5972
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